ChooseWhat.com Small Business Forums

  1. Main Forums

    General business forums, recent posts, and announcements from ChooseWhat.com.

    1. General Business

      Ask questions about anything business-related and have it answered by members of the ChooseWhat.com community.
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      Latest: 10 Steps to Consider Before Starting Your Own Business Charles T, Oct 3, 2018
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    2. Announcements

      This forum contains announcements from ChooseWhat.com's staff about new updates to the website and other important information.
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      Latest: Need help optimizing content for SEO? pippasmi, May 23, 2018
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  2. ChooseWhat Startup Guide Forums

    Below are the forums related to each step on the ChooseWhat Startup Guide

    1. Name Your Business

      The process of naming your business can be tricky. Use this forum to discuss problems or ask questions about this initial step in creating a successful business.
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      Latest: Free Business Name Generator Tool Charles T, Jul 12, 2018
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    2. Register a Domain Name

      Ask questions and find information about the process of selecting and registering an Internet domain.
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      Latest: Should I optimize my domain name to include keywords? roxane, Jul 2, 2018
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    3. Business Mailing Address

      Ask questions and find out about the process of obtaining a mailing address.
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      Latest: Updated Business Mailing Address Finder leo, May 9, 2017
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    4. Phone & Fax for Business

      Ask questions about setting up a phone number or phone system for your business.
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      Latest: Using Google Voice for a business line leo, Nov 2, 2016
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    5. LLC Formation

      Ask questions and share information about forming an LLC and other types of legal business formation (LLP, S Corp, C Corp, etc).
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      Latest: LLC Taxes admin, Aug 14, 2017
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    6. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

      Ask questions about and discuss issues with getting an Employer Identification Number for your business.
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      Latest: EIN for Single Member LLC's Larry Bills, Feb 23, 2012
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    7. Business Bank Account

      Ask questions about opening a business banking account as well as other banking and financial topics related to small businesses.
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      Latest: Mobile payment processing for small business Emma Megan, Nov 27, 2018
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    8. Business Credit Card

      Ask questions about selecting the right business credit card for your business.
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      Latest: Check HSBC Credit Card Application Status Aggarwalshipra, Oct 15, 2018
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    9. Small Business Computer

      Ask questions about selecting the right type of computer for your small business.
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      Latest: What happens with a Virtual PBX when my cell phone is off? Jonathan Ojeda, Apr 27, 2018
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    10. Business Software

      Discuss essential business software such as web browsers, document readers, word processors, etc.
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      Latest: Hub Spot CRM/ Sales roxane, Jul 2, 2018
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    11. Business Budget

      Ask questions and find information about creating a budget for your business.
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      Latest: Welcome to the Create a Business Budget Forum! Reece, Jan 2, 2011
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    12. Bookkeeping & Taxes

      Discuss ideas and ask questions about setting up your books, QuickBooks, and other popular bookkeeping software.
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      Latest: Why use Quickbooks? Charles T, Jan 23, 2019 at 10:30 AM
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    13. Data Backup & Secruity

      Ask questions about how to back up your files and discuss online backup services like Mozy, Carbonite, SugarSync, and ElephantDrive.
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      Latest: Dropbox Badge- Designed to help with collaboration leo, Aug 28, 2015
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    14. Small Business Insurance

      Ask questions and find information about obtaining insurance for your business.
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      Latest: Liabilty Insurance for a Yoga Studio scsinsurance, Mar 22, 2012
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    15. Business Email Accounts

      Ask questions about creating email accounts for your company.
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      Latest: Free extensions and Add Ons for Gmail & G Suite (Google Apps) leo, Jan 29, 2017
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    16. Website Development & Online Marketing

      Ask questions or share your experiences with building websites and website builder services like 1and1, Intuit, GoDaddy, and Yola.
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      Latest: How To Make A Popular Website ShazS, Nov 1, 2018
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    17. Business Cards & Printed Marketing Materials

      Ask questions about ordering business cards and top online business card services like Moo, Prinly, and VistaPrint.
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      Latest: Invitations for Cafe grand opening leo, Aug 1, 2016
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    18. Social Media

      Ask questions and discuss topics about how to utilize social media to engage customers while promoting your brand.
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      Latest: Welcome to the Promote with Social Media Forum! Charles T, Nov 5, 2018
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    19. Credit Card Processing

      Ask questions about and discuss credit card processing systems and related merchant accounts.
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      Latest: Promote Your Ecommerce Business With Merchant Services Emma Megan, Jan 14, 2019
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    20. Email Marketing

      Ask questions and discuss experiences relating to email marketing services like Constant Contact, MailChimp, and iContact.
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      Latest: How To Create An HTML Email For Advertising And Newsletters the ceo, Jun 23, 2018
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    21. Hiring & Human Resources

      Discuss topics related to hiring employees for your business.
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      Latest: 15Five leo, Oct 2, 2013
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