BEST PRACTICES
Start off on the Right Foot
Knowing how to do things right the first time saves a lot of time and money. Use these best practices to kick off your business the right way.
REALITY CHECK
Take an honest look at your business practices.
YOUR BRANDING
Learn how your choice of business colors reflects your business
YOUR FINANCES
Learn more about funding alternatives for your business
STRUCTURE
Learn the proper steps to open a legitimate business
CHOOSE A NAME
Learn the basics of picking an effective and memorable business name
HELPFUL TOOLS
Get free and inexpensive tools for designing and marketing
CUSTOMER SERVICE APPS
As a small and/or growing business, the appearance of professionalism is key in ensuring continued growth via positive reviews and customer experiences.
If you're a solopreneur, handling all of your business alone and needing to separate, the 2 top rated inexpensive plans are SideLine for Android and 2nd Line Business Phone Number for Apple:
Sideline
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Download on Google Play
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Free to Download
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Plans start at $10 per month
2nd Line Business Phone Number
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Free to Download
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Plans range from $19.99 to $99.99
Chat Apps | Lists & Articles
Flock | "The 9 best chat apps to help teams and small businesses succeed"
Business News Daily | "Top Communication Tools for Small Business"
Finances Online | "20 Best Live Chat Software Tools for Small Business"
PC Mag | "Best Business Messaging Apps for 2020"
Business.org | "5 Top IM Services for Small Business Project Collaboration"
Small Business Trends | "30 Instant Messaging Apps Your Business Could Use"
YOUR TEAM
Learn how to pick a team that values the brand and works with you to grow
STARTUP COSTS
Learn factors to keep in mind when budgeting for your start-up
PARTNERSHIP ISSUES
Learn how to avoid irreparable partnership disputes
MARKETING TOOLS
Learn more about marketing and get links for free advertising tools
BE COOL... HEADED
Dealing with difficult customers can be unnerving, learn how to keep your cool
MARKET RESEARCH
Learn what to look for when researching your target audience
MORE TOPICS
Find more clothing and business topics on the VALC blog
HELPFUL TOOLS
Get free and inexpensive design tools for your business
UP NEXT
Resale, retail or wholesale? Learn more about selling in the clothing industry