How to Start a Business Blog

The professionals at Corporate Business Solutions use our knowledge, experience, technology, and an unrivaled commitment to providing client service to help bring about positive change in small to medium-size businesses.

Our experts have noticed that a trend for small and medium- size businesses is to launch a blog as part of their marketing plan. However, many business owners need assistance in starting a blog. 

Here is a general guide many professionals are using to help when starting their own business blog:

1. Choose a blogging platform. There are many different blogging sites you can use, but one of the most versatile and user-friendly platform available is WordPress.org . This site is fairly simple to use, although non-techies might need some help with the setup.

2. Decide on a theme. One of the best features of WordPress is that it allows you to easily customize the look and feel of your blog, using themes.  When choosing a theme, determine if it displays properly on a variety of devices, including desktop, tablets and mobile devices and if it is customizable. 

3. Register a domain name. Next, choose a domain name, which is the URL used to access your site. A domain typically costs about $10 a year.

4. Purchase web hosting. While your WordPress site is free, you’ll still need to pay to have your blog hosted, which costs more than the domain rental. You can purchase your web hosting service through a number of different companies, but some of the more popular are GoDaddy, Hostgator and Bluehost.

5. Create a plan and start writing. Some factors to consider when planning for your blog are your main objectives for blogging, how often you will blog and the voice of your blog.

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Selling Your Small Business

The business experts at Corporate Business Solutions strategically work with business owners to assist in creating the most beneficial exit strategy that best suits the business owner and the business.  If you’re considering the sale of a business, here are some of the things to consider when choosing an exit strategy:

1. Timing of the Sale- Prepare for the sale as early as possible, preferably a year or two ahead of time. The preparation will help you to improve your financial records, business structure and customer base to make the business more profitable. These improvements will also ease the transition for the buyer and keep the business running smoothly. 
2. Schedule a Business Valuation - You should determine the worth of your business to ensure your asking price is accurate. When you have a business valuation with Corporate Business Solutions, we will draw up a detailed explanation of the business's worth. The document will bring credibility to the asking price and can serve as a gauge for your listing price.
3. Prepare Documents- Gather your financial statements and tax returns dating back three to four years and review them with an accountant. In addition, develop a list of equipment that's being sold with the business. Also, create a list of contacts related to sales transactions and supplies, and dig up any relevant paperwork such as your current lease. 
4. Find a Qualified Buyer-A business sale may take between six months and two years according to SCORE, a nonprofit association for entrepreneurs and partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Finding the right buyer can be a challenge. Get two to three potential buyers just in case the initial deal falters and stay in contact with the potential buyers. Find out whether the potential buyer prequalifies for financing before giving out information about your business. If you plan to finance the sale, work out the details with an accountant or lawyer so you can reach an agreement with the buyer.

To learn more and / or to schedule your complimentary appointment with the experts at Corporate Business Solutions, call us at 877-357-9366.