Online Business Ideas You Can Start With No Money

The great thing about starting an online business is that it’s one of the more affordable business options, and for the most part, can be started from home.

Beyond making sure you’re registered as a business entity, all you really need to get going is a home office (and even that isn’t a strict requirement), a good internet connection, and some great entrepreneurial follow through.

If you’re not sure you’re cut out to be an entrepreneur, take our quiz; otherwise, keep reading. Hopefully, one of the ideas listed below will strike a chord and excite you enough to download our startup checklist—your first point of reference as you begin your entrepreneurial journey.

To Shred, or Not to Shred? Record Keeping for New Businesses

Starting your own business is an exciting first step into the world of entrepreneurship. It’s also the beginning of your relationship with the IRS.

You are legally obligated to keep financial records on-hand for the IRS’ sake. But which ones should you hold on to, and which ones are just extra office clutter?

At online bookkeeping service Bench, we’re experts when it comes to the finer nuances of tracking your financials. In this guide, we’ll look at which records you need to keep, how long you need to keep them, and a few efficient methods you can use to keep your records organized.

3 Simple Ways to Make Your Business Appear More Professional

You’ve developed a solid and trusted business offline, but you’re not sure where to begin online.

Social media pages, websites, business email, oh my! How do you create a professional and useful online resource hub for your offline small business?

Let’s take a look at three things you can do this week—or maybe even this afternoon—to give your small business a more professional look. While most of what we’ll discuss is done online, they’ll reverberate to your offline brand persona as well. Let’s get started.