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Running a business

The Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report: What small businesses need to know + BOI form

January 27, 2024

Trends

Join us for a Fireside Chat with Tyler Perry and Soledad O’Brien in honor of Black History Month

January 19, 2024

Resources for Black-owned businesses

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Small Business Data

Black History Month Survey: Innovation thriving, but signs of economic uncertainty

February 1, 2024

Inspiration

Small business, big heart: Stories of courage from the Black small business community

January 30, 2023

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Starting a business

From $0 to $250,000: 5 Black small business owners share how much it really cost to start their business

February 15, 2023

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Get ready for tax season

taxes

Small business tax preparation checklist 2024: 6 steps business owners should know

January 10, 2024

Small business owners review tax files and documents.

taxes

How to file small business taxes: A 7-step guide

January 11, 2024

taxes

What is a 1099-K form? Who gets one and how to report income for taxes

January 11, 2024

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Listen to the Mind the Business podcast

News

Introducing season two of the “Mind the Business: Small Business Success Stories” podcast

February 6, 2024

Running a business

From idea to entrepreneurship: Getting started in solopreneurship with Grace Wells

January 26, 2024

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Running a business

Digital marketing: 3 tips to successfully market your small business online

April 14, 2023

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Explore the Intuit QuickBooks Small Business Index Annual Report

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Accountant insights

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Small business insights

Start your business

Starting a business

The 10-part business plan & downloadable template

February 2, 2024

How to start a business: A practical 22-step guide to success

Starting a business

The only 22 steps to starting a business you'll need

June 30, 2023

Starting a business

How to register a business: 6 steps you need to take

January 8, 2022

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Small business templates

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Starting a business

How to write a value proposition: 8 examples + free template

May 23, 2023

Starting a business

The 10-part business plan & downloadable template

February 2, 2024

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payments

How to follow up on past due invoices: Guide & payment reminder letter templates

March 31, 2021

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accounting

Free business budget templates (PDF/Excel) + how to create

January 7, 2022

Run your business

Bookkeeping

What is business accounting? 21 tips for business owners

December 3, 2020

Bookkeeping

Financial statements: What business owners should know

January 19, 2024

Cash flow

Cash flow guide: Definition, types, how to analyze

March 17, 2023

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Grow your business

financial management

Use these 9 KPIs to grow your business faster

June 28, 2022

payments

How to speed up payments: 20 tips to get clients to pay their bills and invoices faster

June 28, 2022

manage employees

5 employee retention secrets from growing businesses with a proven track record

June 9, 2022

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Explore small business data

Intuit QuickBooks Small Business Index

February 2, 2024

Small Business Data

Small businesses turn to benefits as pay increases become unaffordable

October 14, 2022

Press releases

Intuit QuickBooks Entrepreneurship in 2024 Report

December 19, 2023

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Read small business stories

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Running a business

Candice English is spinning fibers to celebrate her community

November 8, 2023

Alexandria Monet and Julien Jacobs are starting a consumer revolution

Running a business

Alexandria Monet and Julian Jacobs are starting a consumer revolution

August 17, 2023

Running a business

Jhoanna Belfer is a steward of storytelling

May 15, 2023

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Go green

Trends

14 Sustainable business practices to future-proof your company’s ESG efforts

February 3, 2023

Green

Easy, energy-efficient upgrades to make to your storefront

September 2, 2021

Green

Sustainable packaging options for your small business and how to choose them

July 28, 2021

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