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Calculators

Break even calculator

Break-even point calculator

Learn how to calculate the break-even point for your business.

Commercial real estate mortgage calculator

Commercial real estate mortgage calculator

Use this calculator to estimate monthly commercial real estate payments.

Business valuation calculator

Business valuation calculator

Estimate how much your business might be worth.

Self-employment tax calculator

Self-employment tax calculator

Estimate how much you may pay in self-employment tax with this calculator.

Cybersecurity resources

Staying resilient against the latest cyberthreats

Staying resilient against the latest cyberthreats

In the realm of cybersecurity, a threat vector refers to any avenue or method a cybercriminal can leverage to infiltrate a target’s network, system or device. In other words, threat vectors serve as pathways for cybercriminals to conduct their attacks.

Guarding against and responding to ransomware attacks

Guarding against and responding to ransomware attacks

Ransomware is one of the costliest cyberattack methods, totaling an average of more than $4.5 million in losses per incident (not including the actual ransom payment). What’s worse, growing cybercriminal sophistication and evolving attack techniques have caused ransomware incidents to skyrocket; over the past decade these attacks have surged by more than 240%.

Business email compromise

Guarding against and responding to business email compromise attacks

A business email compromise (BEC) attack involves a cybercriminal impersonating a seemingly legitimate source via email to gain their target’s trust. Learn more about BEC attack scenarios and tips on how to prevent these attacks.

What is cyber insurance?

9 steps to take in response to a cyberattacks

As cyberattacks continue to rise in cost and frequency across industry lines, it’s important for your business to be prepared to handle these incidents as quickly as possible and minimize related losses.

What is cyber insurance?

What is cyber insurance?

Learn how a data breach can damage more than just your computer system.

Cyber security for businesses

Cyber security for businesses

Learn the types of insurance that can help protect your business from digital risk.

Why ransomware attacks are on the rise

Why ransomware attacks are on the rise

Ransomware attacks have increased dramatically over the past year. Discover why these attacks are growing and what you can do to prevent an attack.

What are phishing, vishing and smishing scams?

What are phishing, vishing and smishing scams?

Discover tips on how to spot email, voicemail and text message scams.

Tips for creating strong passwords and staying secure

Tips for creating strong passwords and staying secure

Discover how to create a strong password to keep your online accounts secure.

Cybersecurity tips and resources for small businesses

Cybersecurity tips and resources for small businesses

Discover helpful tips and resources to help protect your small business from cybercrime.

How to conduct an internal audit

How to conduct an internal audit

Learn about the benefits of conducting an internal security audit to maximize efficiency for your small business.

What is a phishing email

What is a phishing email?

Find out how to identify and report email phishing attacks.

Mobile security for business

Mobile security for business

Learn about mobile security and how to secure data for your small business.

Network security for your small business

Network security for your small business

Find out some of the types of network security that could protect your business.

protect your small business from a cyber attack

Protect your small business from a cyberattack

Tools and tips to help you protect your small business from cyberattacks and other cyber risks.

how to train your employees on cybersecurity

How to train your employees on cybersecurity

See why training your employees on cybersecurity best practices is essential for keeping your business safe from cyberattacks and other digital emergencies.

cybersecurity statistics and facts

Cybersecurity statistics and facts

Prepare your business for any future cyberattacks or data breaches with these cybersecurity tips.

Top trends in cybersecurity

Top trends in cybersecurity

Stay on top what’s new in the digital landscape by reading about these cybersecurity trends.

Why cybercriminals target small businesses

Why cybercriminals target small businesses

Understand what steps you can take to protect your small business from cyberattacks.

Creating a data backup and recovery strategy

Creating a data backup and recovery strategy

See what steps you can take towards creating a data recovery plan.

Digital marketing resources

Techniques for updating and optimizing your website

Techniques for updating and optimizing your website

Optimization is an essential tool for attracting new users to your website. Here are some techniques to get more clicks.

Tip for business owners who want to start creating content

Tip for business owners who want to start creating content

Learn what content marketing is, why you need a content marketing plan, and how to create content for it.

What is digital customer experience and how to create a strategy

What is digital customer experience and how to create a strategy

Learn more about how to transition your customer service model to digital.

Customer experience map: What it is and how to create one

Customer experience map: What it is and how to create one

A customer experience map identifies touchpoints in the customer journey. Learn how to create one.

5 ways to future-proof your brand & marketing strategy

Stay ahead of the curve with these helpful tips for future-proofing your brand.

Business holidays for your small business marketing content calendar

Business holidays for your small business marketing content calendar

Discover business holidays to help you plan social media marketing campaigns and seasonal events.

What is content strategy

What is content strategy?

Use this step-by-step guide to set you apart from competitors.

How to create a social media strategy

How to create a social media strategy

Keep in mind these tips when creating your social media strategy.

5 tips for building strong social media communities during difficult times

5 tips for building strong social media communities during difficult times

Tips on making your social media audience feel more connected to your brand on a personal level.

Creating a social media brand personality

Creating a social media brand personality

These tips can help you get started on creating a social media personality for your brand and further connecting with your audiences.

Local SEO tips and techniques

Local SEO tips and techniques

These local SEO tips and techniques can help your customers find you and allow your business to grow.

How to use social media for business

How to use social media for business

See how you can use social media to help your business and maximize your digital presence.

Helping Small-Business Owners Create Successful Social Media Plans

Helping small business owners create successful social media plans

Nationwide offers small business owners simple guidelines to help create a successful social media plan for their business in the event of disruption or disasters.

Diverse voices

Diversity and inclusion for small businesses

Diversity and inclusion for small businesses

Learn about the importance of having DEI for small businesses.

Tip for business owners who want to start creating content

Tip for business owners who want to start creating content

Learn what content marketing is, why you need a content marketing plan, and how to create content for it.

Three tips to work smarter (not harder) as a business owner

Three tips to work smarter (not harder) as a business owner

Learn 3 tips to help you work smarter, not harder, as a business owner and create more space for creativity and joy—two things that lead to a sustainable business.

How to lead with purpose: What’s your why?

How to lead with purpose: What’s your why?

Learn more about how to find your purpose.

How to conduct a SWOT analysis for your small business

How to conduct a SWOT analysis for your small business

Here's how to build a winning-strategy for your business utilizing the SWOT analysis method.

Small Business Legal Requirements: Three Steps to Protect Your Brand

Small business legal requirements: 3 steps to protect your brand

Here are three legal requirements for starting a small business that will help secure and protect your brand.

3 Tips I Wish I Knew About Money Before Starting My First Business

3 tips I wish I knew about money before starting my first business

Get 3 tips you should know before starting your first business, including advice on business owner salary, rainy day funds, and how to track expenses.

How to become a certified diverse business

How to become a certified diverse business

Learn how you can become a certified diverse business and open your company up to numerous benefits.

5 ways to future-proof your brand & marketing strategy

5 ways to future-proof your brand & marketing strategy

Stay ahead of the curve with these helpful tips for future-proofing your brand.

Finance resources

The importance of your business credit report

The importance of your business credit report

Empower your business by discovering the importance of business credit reports and learning how to easily check them.

What is contract financing?

What is contract financing?

Discover what contract financing is and how to qualify.

Understanding business equipment financing

Understanding business equipment financing

Discover how you can use business equipment financing to help meet your business’s needs.

Tips to help reduce business expenses

Tips to help reduce business expenses

Get tips for how to lower business expenses to help your business be more profitable.

Inflation's impact on businesses

Inflation's impact on businesses

Learn the steps businesses take to withstand rising inflation.

Sales margin: What it is and how to calculate it

Sales margin: What it is and how to calculate it

Discover what sales margin is and how to calculate it.

How much do small businesses pay in taxes?

How much do small businesses pay in taxes?

Learn about the various factors involved with how small businesses pay in taxes.

How to use crowdfunding for business

How to use crowdfunding for business

Learn how you can use crowdfunding for your small business to get financial backing.

How to file business taxes

How to file business taxes

Learn how you can approach taxes for your business.

How to get a small business grant

How to get a small business grant

Learn about the types of small business grants and how to apply.

Business loan vs. line of credit

Business loan vs. line of credit

Learn about the differences between a loan and a line of credit, how they can benefit your business, and determine which is right for you.

How to raise capital

How to raise capital

Learn about the steps you need to take to find sources, develop a plan, and grow your company.

Growing your business

How to get involved in your community as a business

How to get involved in your community as a business

Discover various helpful tips and suggestions to help your business get involved in the community.

Scaling with confidence with Andrea Casanova

Scaling a business with confidence

Learn how to scale your business with a focus on strategic planning, diversification and team building.

What is business sustainability?

What is business sustainability?

Learn about the importance of business sustainability and how you should be incorporating it.

Three tips to work smarter (not harder) as a business owner

Three tips to work smarter (not harder) as a business owner

Learn 3 tips to help you work smarter, not harder, as a business owner and create more space for creativity and joy—two things that lead to a sustainable business.

10 customer retention strategies

10 customer retention strategies

Check out these strategies to help you keep customers coming back to your business.

Customer service improvement strategies

Customer service improvement strategies

Discover helpful strategies to improve your customer service.

Real estate marketing ideas for real estate agents

Real estate marketing ideas for real estate agents

Discover helpful real estate marketing ideas and tips to better promote yourself and your listings.

How to lead with purpose: What’s your why?

How to lead with purpose: What’s your why?

Learn more about how to find your purpose.

How to market an auto repair business

How to market an auto repair business

Discover helpful ways to market your auto repair business.

How to conduct a SWOT analysis for your small business

How to conduct a SWOT analysis for your small business

Here's how to build a winning-strategy for your business utilizing the SWOT analysis method.

How to make the most of Small Business Saturday

How to make the most of Small Business Saturday

Prepare your small business by taking advantage of these helpful ideas to create a great experience for your customers.

What is strategic planning?

What is strategic planning?

Learn how the strategic planning process can help you identify business goals and develop a plan to grow your businesses.

Updating your insurance as your business grows

Updating your insurance as your business grows

Follow these tips and insights to ensure your business is properly covered.

How to advertise a small business

How to advertise a small business

Learn how you can advertise and grow your small business with these tips.

What is a sales funnel?

What is a sales funnel?

Learn about the sales funnel stages and what they mean to your small business.

How to create a marketing plan

How to create a marketing plan

Follow these steps when creating a marketing plan for your business.

How to determine the value of your business

How to determine the value of your business

See what methods you can use to determine and grow the value of your business.

Stages of business planning

Stages of business planning

Learn about the stages of an entrepreneur’s mindset and how to build an actionable business plan.

Improving loss control

Improving loss control

Evaluate your company’s loss control with these risk management tips.

How to become a certified diverse business

How to become a certified diverse business

Learn how you can become a certified diverse business and open your company up to numerous benefits.

How to drive word-of-mouth marketing

How to drive word-of-mouth marketing

Find out how you can grow your business by word-of-mouth marketing.

Nationwide celebrates 2019 and 2020 Pitch to Win award winners

Nationwide celebrates 2019 and 2020 Pitch to Win award winners

See the list of 2019 and 2020 Nationwide Pitch to Win small-business contest winners, runners-up and finalists.

Managing employees

How to build business credit for small business loans

How to build business credit for small business loans

Check out these tips to increase your business credit score for small business loans.

 8 best practices for employee offboarding

8 best practices for employee offboarding

Discover insight into best practices for successfully offboarding your employees.

8 tips to navigate workplace conflict resolution

8 tips to navigate workplace conflict resolution

Discover helpful tips to effectively resolve conflicts in the workplace.

Virtual team building activities for remote work

Virtual team building activities for remote work

Discover ways to keep your remote team engaged with virtual team building activities.

How to help employees set and reach their goals

How to help employees set and reach their goals

Learn how to help your employees set and reach their goals.

How to promote employees

How to promote employees

Learning how to promote employees is essential for business growth and management.

Benefits of employee training and development

Benefits of employee training and development

Discover how employee training and development programs provide value.

Top qualities of a good manager

Top qualities of a good manager

Are you looking to be a good manager? Learn the top qualities that make a good manager.

Workplace summer hours

Workplace summer hours?

Offering a revised work schedule in the summer can boost morale and performance.

Hiring an intern for your business

Hiring an intern for your business

Learn how to find interns that will be a good fit for your business.

How to keep employees engaged while working from home

How to keep employees engaged while working from home

How to keep employees engaged while working from home.

How to prepare and deliver an effective performance review or appraisal

How to prepare and deliver an effective performance review or appraisal

Discover how to prepare and give an effective performance review or appraisal.

What is an employee handbook?

Learn what qualities make a successful employee. It is important to hire employees that have the required skills for the job and these top characteristics.

Top qualities of a good employee

Top qualities of a good employee

Learn what qualities make a successful employee. It is important to hire employees that have the required skills for the job and these top characteristics.

How to engage employees in digital trainings

How to engage employees in digital trainings

See how you can keep yourself and your employees engaged during online trainings.

How to show employee appreciation

How to show employee appreciation

See how your business can demonstrate employee appreciation.

How to motivate employees

How to motivate employees

Learn how to motivate employees and which strategy is right for your small business.

How to Hire Employees

How to hire employees

Learn how to hire employees, from what paperwork you’ll need to the crucial steps in the recruiting process.

How to fire an employee gracefully

How to fire an employee gracefully

Understand what to do and what not to do when you must fire an employee from your business.

Top 7 effective employee retention strategies

Top 7 effective employee retention strategies

Learn about employee retention strategies and how to reduce employee turnover.

Tips on how to manage an intern

Tips on how to manage an intern

Follow these tips to be an effective intern manager and a valuable internship mentor.

Management resources

Five ways AI can elevate your small business’s productivity

Five ways AI can elevate your small business’s productivity

Read about five ways to use AI to maximize your time and elevate your business's productivity.

How to determine commercial property value

How to determine commercial property value

Learn about variables and different approaches used to determine commercial property value to find which one is right for you.

Tips on how to project manage effectively

Tips on how to project manage effectively

Learn effective project management skills, tools, and methodologies to help usher your projects across the finish line.

Tips for hiring remote workers

Tips for hiring remote workers

Working remotely has become more common in businesses. Learn how to hire remote workers with these great tips.

Small-business technology solutions

Small-business technology solutions

Learn how to adopt new technologies for your small business.

How to choose a location for your business

How to choose a location for your business

Learn more about what you should consider when choosing a business location.

Finding your next commercial office space rental

Finding your next commercial office space rental

Learn what steps you should take to find the perfect place.

Small business sustainability tips

Small business sustainability tips

Discover helpful tips for improving the sustainability of your business.

What is cultural intelligence?

What is cultural intelligence?

Learn what cultural intelligence means and why it is important to your business.

Copyright, trademark, or patent – what’s the difference?

Copyright, trademark, or patent – what’s the difference?

Understand the differences and find out which one your business may need.

How to survive a crisis as an entrepreneur

How to survive a crisis as an entrepreneur

Advice on what you can do now to help your business and others during challenging times.

How to do payroll for small business

How to do payroll for small business

Learn about the benefits of an efficient Payroll system for your small business.

How to choose a pricing strategy for your business

How to choose a pricing strategy for your business

Learn about common pricing strategies and how they work.

Getting the right commercial vehicle insurance quote

Getting the right commercial vehicle insurance quote

Learn what information you’ll need to get a commercial vehicle insurance quote.

Starting a small business fleet

Starting a small business fleet

Here are some important considerations when starting your own fleet of vehicles for your business.

Pandemic/COVID-19

5 things businesses should know as the economy reopens

5 things businesses should know as the economy reopens

Find out the major changes that reshaped consumer and commercial behavior.

Managing your business through economic uncertainty

Managing your business through economic uncertainty

Tools to help you manage economic uncertainty during challenging times.

How to manage cash flow for your business during economic uncertainty

How to manage cash flow for your business during economic uncertainty

Guidelines on how to maintain cash flow during challenging times such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cyberattacks are on the rise

Cyberattacks are on the rise

Protect yourself and your business during the pandemic.

Making safe restaurant deliveries

Making safe restaurant deliveries

Nationwide has important guidelines for keeping restaurant delivery workers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Stay connected to your customers

Stay connected to your customers

There are still many ways you can stay connected to your customers through COVID-19.

How to reopen idle facilities

How to reopen idle facilities

Nationwide offers guidance for how small-business owners can manage reopening a facility idled by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pivoting a small business in changing times

Pivoting a small business in changing times

Nationwide offers small-business owners simple guidelines to help determine whether they should consider pivoting their business when consumer behaviors change as a result of a disruption, such as COVID-19.

Building customer loyalty virtually in challenging times

Building customer loyalty virtually in challenging times

Nationwide offers small-business owners simple guidelines on how to build customer loyalty virtually during challenging times such as the pandemic.

Helping small business owners create a continuity plan

Helping small business owners create a continuity plan

Nationwide offers small-business owners simple guidelines to help create a continuity plan for their business in the event of disruption or disasters.

How to adapt your online strategy in uncertain times

How to adapt your online strategy in uncertain times

Tools to help you virtually build customer loyalty in challenging times with your website and e-commerce.

Risk management resources

How to keep your workplace safe and secure

How to keep your workplace safe and secure

Keep yourself and your staff safe and healthy in the workplace with these tips.

Tips for protecting your small business's intellectual property

Tips for protecting your small business's intellectual property

Learn strategies to protect your intellectual property rights and secure your innovations.

Safe driver training and resources

Safe driver training and resources

Operating vehicles can be a significant source of risk. Get training, resources and expertise to help keep drivers safe.

preparing for natural disaster

Preparing your business for a natural disaster

Hurricanes, wildfires, tornados, and storms can impact your business. Learn how to prepare.

Small Business Legal Requirements: Three Steps to Protect Your Brand

Small business legal requirements: 3 steps to protect your brand

Here are three legal requirements for starting a small business that will help secure and protect your brand.

Why does your business need ACH fraud protection?

Find out how ACH fraud may impact your business and how to prevent it.

What is calculated risk in business?

What is calculated risk in business?

Learn more about how you can leverage calculated risk in your business decisions.

Navigating key person risks

Navigating key person risks

Identify key employees and prepare your business if they need to leave temporarily or permanently.

Risk management considerations for new businesses

Risk management considerations for new businesses

See what risk management considerations you will need to make for your new business.

Risk management for small business

Risk management for small business

Find out how to assess the risks your small business may face and put a risk management plan in place.

Avoiding employee fraud

Avoiding employee fraud

Find out the steps you can take to avoid employee fraud before it occurs.

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Starting your business

Unexpected business startup costs

Unexpected business startup costs

If you’re starting a small business, consider planning for these unexpected business startup costs to help protect your new business from the unforeseen.

How to build business credit for small business loans

How to build business credit for small business loans

Check out these tips to increase your business credit score for small business loans.

Top challenges of entrepreneurs

Top challenges of entrepreneurs

Find out the top five challenges of entrepreneurship and the solutions to overcome them before starting your business.

3 Tips I Wish I Knew About Money Before Starting My First Business

3 tips I wish I knew about money before starting my first business

Get 3 tips you should know before starting your first business, including advice on business owner salary, rainy day funds, and how to track expenses.

The 4 best books to read for starting a small business

The 4 best books to read for starting a small business

If you’re starting a small business, check out these four book recommendations from a successful small business owner for tips to be successful.

How to turn your hobby into a business

How to turn your hobby into a business

Thinking of turning your hobby into a small business? These tips can help you get started.

How to write a business plan

How to write a business plan

Find out which type of business plan to use and what to include.

Business structure: How to get started

Business structure: How to get started

Explore what type of business structure may be right for your business.

Legal issues faced by entrepreneurs

Legal issues faced by entrepreneurs

Learn about common legal issues faced by entrepreneurs when starting a small business as well as the difference between ethics and legalities.

Why do small businesses fail?

Why do small businesses fail?

Understand the most common reasons behind why some small businesses fail and how you can avoid these mistakes as a business owner.

What are the best businesses to start?

What are the best businesses to start?

Discover what type of business you can start and why you should pursue it.

How to start a small business from home

How to start a small business from home

Follow these steps on how to start a small business from your home.

13 ways to get small business funding

13 ways to get small business funding

Learn the different types of funds available and how to qualify for a loan.