Run a Business
Once your business is successfully up and running, you will need to continuously monitor and manage operations to ensure that everything is running smoothly. The following resources provide detailed information on how to manage your business operations.
Planning and Preparedness
These resources will help you plan and prepare for your business’s growth and manage potential risks that can threaten your success.
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Business Data and Statistics
A solid understanding of market and current economic conditions is key to your business’s growth and success. Here you will find a collection of resources providing free access to business and economic statistics collected by the U.S. Government. -
Business Location and Zoning
These resources will help you understand some basic legal and regulatory
issues you’ll encounter when first selecting a business location or
expanding into a new space, as well as practical advice for choosing the
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Business Insurance
Business insurance protects your investment by minimizing the financial risks from unexpected events that can impact your business operations. This guide provides an overview of the kinds of business insurance policies to consider for your business, including insurance requirements for employers. -
Emergency Preparedness
Planning for disasters in advance and protecting your business is just as important as starting it. These resources will help you plan for emergencies and natural disasters, and recover your business after a disaster strikes. -
Exit a Business
The plan for exiting your business is just as important as the plan for starting your business. Whether you are selling your business, filing for bankruptcy, or closing up shop, these resources will walk you through the legal steps for exiting your business.
Conducting Business
These resources provide detailed information and helpful tips for conducting business operations.
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Managing Taxes
To help business owners stay abreast of tax requirements, Business.gov and the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) provide key tax resources for start-ups, self-employed individuals and other small business owners. -
Financing and Accounting
Find out about getting business credit, learn how to accept various forms of payment from your customers, and get guidance on investing as an employer. -
Doing Business Abroad
These resources will help you understand the process for doing business abroad, including the paperwork
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Business Law and Regulations
Learn about laws and regulations that apply to your business, how to
comply and how to stay in compliance.
Marketing
These resources provide general information and legal guidance on marketing a small business, including tips for conducting market research and developing a marketing plan.
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Advertising and Marketing
This guide provides information on marketing a small business, including how-to-guides, sample marketing plans, and rules for advertising your business. -
Market Research
This guide provides information on how to use and find government data and statistics to help you understand which products and services your customers want, and how to differentiate your business from competitors.
Sustainable Practices
These resources provide detailed information on how to supply and manage your business in low-cost or environmentally-friendly ways.
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Government Auctions and
Surplus
Purchasing surplus goods from the government is an easy and
affordable way to equip your new and expanding business with computers, vehicles, office supplies, and more. Here you will find a listing of auction websites and guides to government auctions. -
Green Business & Energy
Efficiency
Becoming a green business means making changes across your organization, from the way you manage your day-to-day operations to the products you offer to your customers. These resources help small businesses manage and expand their businesses while saving energy and reducing expenses.
Expert Insight & News
The Business.gov Community provides articles from small business and government experts to help small businesses start and run their operations. Below are the most recent articles:
