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Estimating Startup Costs for a New Business

Confounded over how much money you'll require for your startup business? Well, don't fret. There's an easy approach to breaking this mystery down and creating a clear picture of the funds that your startup business...

byStartupNation

May 10, 2023

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 feel more financially secure. But, as a therapist who was used to earning money based on “billable...

byAmy Morin

May 2, 2023

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, as well as more ambitious goals, like fulfilling a lifelong vision or dream. According to the U.S....

byMeredith Turits

March 26, 2023

The 7 Benefits of Forming a Corporation

Whether you are just starting your business or you have already been operating as a sole proprietorship or general partnership, you may be wondering about the benefits of forming your business as a corporation. That's...

byBizFilings

February 14, 2023

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 flip-flops, and build a riches-producing business while sipping iced lattes on a beach somewhere. As silly as...

byEthan Drower

October 14, 2022

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 week," said Mark Russo in a recent TikTok video. "I only had to invest a few hundred...

byAshley Murphy

August 25, 2022

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 and the Great Resignation, which led Americans to create 2.8 million more online micro-businesses in 2020 than...

byBev Campbell

August 22, 2022

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 it beyond the first year are only 1 in 10 regardless of your industry. So, how do...

byJT Ripton

July 20, 2022

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 business from scratch and turn it into a legacy for your descendants. If you’re an entrepreneur working...

byApril Miller

July 18, 2022

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 spent their time in quarantine practicing a side hobby or developing a new offering that meets the...

byDeborah Sweeney

July 13, 2022

The Value of Home-Based Businesses to Economic Recovery

The challenge of America’s economic recovery, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, is to spread it to every community – and especially those that have been historically excluded. The key to meeting that challenge...

byIlana Preuss

May 18, 2022

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. They held Tupperware parties and loaded up the car with Avon deliveries. Before I knew what direct-to-consumer...

byBrandine Strand

May 11, 2022

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 in to today’s Business Beat to learn the fastest-growing markets for franchising: Tune in to News/Talk 760...

byStartupNation

March 24, 2022

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 woman and she is African-American. What’s more, she knew she wanted to do something in the food...

bySteve Friess

February 7, 2022

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 the current pandemic may accelerate that struggle for some startups. After fielding literally thousands of questions from...

byGerri Detweiler

February 4, 2022

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 to do that, you have to check some exciting tasks off your list, like thinking of a...

byRachel Blakely-Gray

January 13, 2022

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, now is the perfect time to start thinking about incorporating as a registered entity formation. What registered...

byMyCorporation

January 13, 2022

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 broker, there are many avenues to purchase an online business. Some business owners no longer have the...

byBlake Hutchison

November 18, 2021

A 6-Step Checklist to Structure Your Business

You’ve decided to take the plunge and start your dream business. You’ve decided what your new company is going to do and have formulated your overall strategy. Now it’s time to complete a checklist of...

byDavid Pike

October 19, 2021

The Advantages, Challenges of Building a Multi-Founder Startup

Running a successful startup is ultimately a team game—irrespective of whether you follow the single or multi-founder approach. At the end of the day, success depends on how efficiently you allocate resources to solve problems....

byMiguel Fernandez

October 12, 2021