Collaborating for Growth: How Small Business Owners Can Build Smarter Partnerships
You’re at a pivotal moment—maybe you’ve just landed a big client, expanded to a new location, or are finally ready to scale. At this stage, many small business owners start looking toward partnerships. Whether it's co-marketing with a complementary brand, forming a strategic vendor alliance, or launching a joint offer, collaboration can unlock serious value. But success doesn’t happen by accident—it takes structure, transparency, and strategic alignment. Here’s how small business owners can build better
How to Set Goals and Milestones That Guide Your First Year in Business
Your first year in business doesn’t ask for perfection—it demands direction. You’ll wear every hat, fight the fog of decision fatigue, and sprint headfirst into tasks that never made it into your pitch deck. So how do you stay on course? You set anchors. You shape your year with goals and milestones that don’t just sound good, but actually keep you moving. Not in theory. In practice.Use SMART Goals to Stop Drifting Loose goals kill momentum. “Grow the business” doesn’t move anything. You need a structure
The CTA, BOI and FinCEN: What Does this Mean for North Orange County, CA Businesses?
The Corporate Transparency Act may require U.S. companies to disclose beneficial ownership information to FinCEN, aiming to curb financial crimes. As of today, 12/05/2024, North Orange County, CA business owners have 26 calendar days(or 19 business days) left to file their Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report with FinCEN. 1. Determine if Your Business Must File. A “reporting company” is any small business, corporation, or LLC that is registered with the state, unless exempt. Exemptions apply
