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Choosing a banking product may not be the most exciting part of launching an online business, but it's an important decision that will impact growth. Despite the importance of understanding how to manage your business finances, many business owners ignore these products or judge them on the same basis as personal finance products. Taking the time to consider your business banking needs at the start can save you a ton of paperwork, unnecessary fees, and stress when switching banks later. Below we discuss the key business bank accounts and products to consider after you incorporate your company. Get funding for…

CASCADE LOCKS — Fostering economic growth through tourism and recreation, leveraging port assets and modernizing internal operations are the Port of Cascade Locks’ goals for the next five years, according to an updated strategic business plan adopted by port commissioners on June 18, their final meeting of the year.The plan is “a blueprint for port planning for Cascade Locks and will guide work over the next five years,” said Moss Adams consultant Annie Faidley. Central to the plan is Cascade Locks' status as a “renowned recreational destination,” with an economy driven primarily by tourism and recreation. Leading industries are retail,…

Joe Biden's second term economic policies will be even worse than Donald Trump's second term policies, but either will continue decades of broader, deeper, more economically and culturally debilitating bipartisan agreements that Americans are sleepwalking toward more pain after decades of easy money policies to ward off less pain.The social consequences that are considered defects of capitalism – growing inequality and corporate power – are in fact primarily the result of governments. As governments and their peoples became addicted to long periods of low interest rates, socialized risk, and the resulting misallocation of capital, governments became overly interventionist and overconfident.…

SPARTANBURG — Since 1987, Nautilus Fitness Center has been a fixture in downtown Spartanburg.It was not only a place to exercise, but also a place for members to socialize. When it moved from Union Street to South Church Street, just a few blocks from the old Spartanburg City Hall, it was a less lively part of downtown. The Spartanburg County Library, now located across from the fitness center, opened another decade later. Nautilus owner John Lankford opened the center on Fernwood-Glendale Road in 1977 before relocating to Union Street where he operated for eight years. Before moving his business from…

IMARC Group's report, “Biodegradable Plastic Manufacturing Plant Project Report 2024: Industry Trends, Plant Setup, Machinery, Raw Material, Investment Opportunities, Cost & Revenue,” offers a comprehensive guide to setting up a biodegradable plastic manufacturing plant. The report covers various aspects ranging from a broad market overview to intricate details such as unit operations, raw material & utility requirements, infrastructure needs, machinery requirements, manpower needs, packaging & transportation requirements, etc.In addition to the operational aspects, the report also provides detailed insights into the Biodegradable Plastic manufacturing process, project economics, covering vital aspects like capital investment, project financing, operational expenses, revenue and expenditure…

What is the vision for your business? And how does that vision drive your mission? It's easier to bring together the best people to accomplish a challenging task than to pursue something boring. In fact, a trip to the moon will attract more talent than digging into the ground, because it's more difficult and more exciting. Think about it: almost every kid would rather work for the US space agency NASA than for one of those tunnel-digging companies, because NASA is inspiring. In this lecture, we'll show you how crafting a winning vision can help you attract and retain top…

Choosing a banking product may not be the most exciting part of launching an online business, but it's an important decision that will impact growth. Despite the importance of understanding how to manage your business finances, many business owners ignore these products or judge them on the same basis as personal finance products. Taking the time to consider your business banking needs at the start can save you a ton of paperwork, unnecessary fees, and stress when switching banks later. Below we discuss the key business bank accounts and products to consider after you incorporate your company. Get funding for…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Did you know there’s a proven sequence of steps you can follow to guarantee your success when you’re starting a small business online? It’s true. Thousands of people start and grow successful businesses full-time or on the side every day. Here are 10 steps to get started.Determine a niche and find the ideal marketConduct market and product researchWrite a business planSource products or materialsDesign and build a websiteDefine the brand with dynamic copyUse search engines to drive targeted buyers to the siteEstablish the company (or brand) as an expertUse email marketing to…

Business travelers looking for luxury perks American Express Business Platinum Card® It's no surprise why: The card offers comfortable perks like exclusive lounge access and travel credits, plus you'll automatically earn elite status with select hotel and car rental chains, which promise upgrades, discounts, and other perks. But these great perks come with a hefty price tag. $695 The annual fee (terms apply) is the highest of any card we review. You may be able to deduct the fee on your taxes, but whether the expense is justified will depend on how much you actually use the card's rewards. If…

In order to effectively promote your business, you need to create a foundation for your online presence and focus on getting in front of the right people quickly and efficiently.  A lot of promotional advice recommends pouring money into ads on Facebook, Instagram, or Google. But you can’t put all your eggs in the advertising basket—diversification is key to avoiding diminishing returns over time. Plus, there’s lots of ways to promote your brand for free, or for little money. This guide walks you through 25 of the best ways to promote your business, complete with examples and resources for getting…