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As a commitment to small businesses being affected by COVID-19 we are helping get your business online for FREE*
Here’s to the small business owners
It takes a lot to turn an idea into a business. Being a team of one means taking on the work of ten. Whether you're starting out or scaling up, we're here to help.
You have a dream and you’re ready to do it. You’re eager to learn how to be your own boss, how to run a business, and how to find success. You know your vision, now it’s time to turn it into reality.
You clock in when everyone, else clocks out. You make the most of every minute and try to learn from every experience. With your passion, nothing can stop you from finding success.
This isn’t just an idea, this is your business. You’ve put in the work and built it from the ground up. You know what your business needs and how to take it to the next level.
This isn’t your first time around the block. You’ve learned from failures, paid for mistakes, and worked longer hours than you thought possible. Your business is your baby and you’re always ready to protect it.
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Localworks puts you in control of your business across 70+ online local listings. Being found has never been so easy.
Increase credibility with a business email address using your domain
Most small businesses use personal email for professional use. A business email address gives your brand the edge when communicating with customers and partners.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I start a small business?
Yahoo Small Business helps your small business get started quickly and easily. Business Maker guides you through each step with the advice, tools, and resources you need to start and grow your business — all from one easy-to-use dashboard. Additionally, our Resource Center gives you the insights, information, and inspiration around a variety of topics to start and grow your business.
How can Yahoo Small Business help get my business online?
Yahoo Small Business provides tools and resources businesses need to succeed. Starting with a custom domain name we have over 400 TLD’s, like .com, .info, .shop and more to help your business get the perfect web address. Next is your website, and we have a range of products from the easy self-service option with our Websites builder, hosting to allow you to build more custom websites using WordPress or other tools, and Stores for those building ecommerce businesses. We can even design, build and manage your website for you with Website Design Services. Your online presence includes your email, and we offer professional email addresses that use your domain name. With Localworks, we help you easily manage your brand across over 70 local directories and search engines so they all include your business listing with the correct information, and can all be edited at once if your hours or offerings change, as well as allowing you to easily respond to online reviews.
What is the difference between Yahoo Small Business and Yahoo?
Yahoo Small Business has been helping businesses start and grow online for over 20 years — from ecommerce stores and websites to professional email and managing your brand across the internet. Yahoo, one of the pioneers of the internet, amplifies experiences that matters most to each customer with great content and web services. Both are owned by Verizon.
*Offer ends Dec 31, 2020. Online Presence package with website, domain and 5 email addresses for free for 1 year annual plan. 1-year annual contract required. Limited to one offer per customer. Upon expiration of the initial term, regular subscription fees will apply and your method of payment provided will automatically be charged. Business email accounts are not ad-free. Customers will need to create a new Business Maker account to take advantage of this offer.