Business fundamentals
Explore key retail topics module by module, diving deep into each resource as you go.
Module 1
Guide to contracts
Learn the dos and don’ts of business deals. Clear, enforceable contracts can help you avoid confusion and manage contingencies.
Guide to contracts
Learn the dos and don’ts of business deals. Clear, enforceable contracts can help you avoid confusion and manage contingencies.
Module 2
Choosing a rep group
Find reliable, expert sales representatives that can bridge the gap between your brand and potential retail partners.
Choosing a rep group
Find reliable, expert sales representatives that can bridge the gap between your brand and potential retail partners.
Module 3
Finding distribution partners
Increase sales, reduce costs and expand into new markets with a third-party logistics partner that will get your products to all the right places.
Finding distribution partners
Increase sales, reduce costs and expand into new markets with a third-party logistics partner that will get your products to all the right places.
Module 4
Business partnerships
Partnerships are essential for navigating the dynamic world of business—but they require careful planning.
Business partnerships
Partnerships are essential for navigating the dynamic world of business—but they require careful planning.
Module 5
Structure your business
As your business grows, you’ll have to register as one of five entity types to take advantage of legal protections, tax benefits and funding opportunities.
Structure your business
As your business grows, you’ll have to register as one of five entity types to take advantage of legal protections, tax benefits and funding opportunities.
Module 6
What are diverse supplier certifications?
They can open doors with major retailers, potential partners, financial services and beyond.
What are diverse supplier certifications?
They can open doors with major retailers, potential partners, financial services and beyond.
Module 7
How to get certified as a diverse supplier
Small business certifications can give your brand a huge boost. See if you’re eligible.
How to get certified as a diverse supplier
Small business certifications can give your brand a huge boost. See if you’re eligible.
Module 8
Small business insurance
Safeguard your business by choosing the right insurance plan. Consider general liabilities, work-from-home policies and more.
Small business insurance
Safeguard your business by choosing the right insurance plan. Consider general liabilities, work-from-home policies and more.
Module 9
Tax tips for scaling
Protect your small business’s future by prioritizing financial health. Compliance, tax credits, entity structure—it all adds up.
Tax tips for scaling
Protect your small business’s future by prioritizing financial health. Compliance, tax credits, entity structure—it all adds up.
Module 10
Year-end tax planning
Taxes aren’t a once-a-year chore for small businesses. A few strategic moves can give you peace of mind—and put money back into your pocket.
Year-end tax planning
Taxes aren’t a once-a-year chore for small businesses. A few strategic moves can give you peace of mind—and put money back into your pocket.
