Understanding LLC Operating Agreements: A Guide for Startups
Being a startup founder requires wearing many hats. You need to be a strategist, product developer, salesperson, fundraiser,…
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The Value of Home-Based Businesses to Economic Growth
One key to the challenge of growing America’s economy is to appreciate the civic and economic value of…
Should a Side Hustle or E-Commerce Business File for Incorporation?
It’s no secret that entrepreneurship is booming, as the record number of new business applications filed in the…
The 7 Benefits of Forming a Corporation
With new business applications picking up steam halfway through the year, according to the Census Bureau, 2024 promises…
Estimating Startup Costs for a New Business
Even with inflation easing in 2024, the rising costs that small businesses face present a significant challenge to…
How to Make Passive Income with an Online Dropshipping Store
After my husband passed away unexpectedly in 2006, I decided to launch a side hustle to help me…
Entrepreneurs vs. Solo Entrepreneurs: What Are Your Financing Options?
Working Americans choose to start their own business for any number of reasons. There’s increased flexibility and independence,…
Want to Become a Digital Nomad-preneur? Avoid These Blunders
The dream of many office dwellers is to shed their winter coats and boots, grab a laptop and…
11 Mistakes to Avoid When Setting Up a Side Hustle
“This summer I’ve been making an extra $1,000 a month, and it only takes a few hours a…
What It Takes to Make it as a Micro-Business
Micro-businesses are having a moment. They’ve grown considerably in the last several years, initially prompted by pandemic regulations…
How To Be Among the 1 Percent of Startups That Succeed
When you launch a startup, the odds are stacked against you. Statistics show that your chances of making…
The Secrets of a Strong, Successful Cofounder Relationship
Starting a company from the ground up is an exciting time. You have an opportunity to build a…
Starting a Business with a Partner? Here’s What You Need to Know
Opportunities to start a business can happen at any time, even during a pandemic. Amid COVID-19, many individuals…
This Entrepreneur Shares Key Takeaways from Launching Her Direct-to-Consumer E-Commerce Brand
As a child, I watched my mother’s generation attempt direct-to-consumer business in a, shall we say, clunky fashion.…
WJR Business Beat: Franchising is Hot (Episode 382)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff Sloan explains why franchising increases your odds of success in small business. Tune…
Minority, Women Entrepreneurs Find More Opportunity in Franchise World
Barbara Brixton believed she had two strikes against her as she planned her business career: She is a…
Stop Doing These 4 Things if You Want Your Business to Last
We’ve all seen the statistics on how many businesses fail within the first few years of operation, and…
5 ‘Boring’ Startup Responsibilities You Can’t Afford to Ignore
Starting a business is thrilling. You’re finally taking your business idea and turning it into a reality. And…
Ready to Exit Sole Proprietor Status? Consider These 4 Entities for Incorporation
A new year means a clean slate for business. If your business is still in sole proprietor status,…
Why You Should Buy an Online Business Instead of Building One From Scratch
Good news. You can purchase an existing online business. Whether you’re using an online marketplace, personal network or…