Is Rental Property a Good Investment? Guide for New Investors
Investing in rental property is widely considered a reliable way to build wealth, with countless landlords growing robust…
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The 9 Types of Startup Founders and How to Build a Great Co-Founder Team
Every great startup begins with a spark—an idea, a vision, or a problem begging for a solution. But…
Franchise Expansion: 7 Tips to Build a Resilient Network
If your startup proves successful in one location, the logical next step is to expand the brand. Franchise…
19 Insider Insights On Preparing a Winning SBA Loan Proposal
Navigating the complex process of securing a Small Business Administration (SBA) loan requires more than just a well-written…
As a Privacy Tool, Are Anonymous LLCs Really Anonymous?
When you hear the term “anonymous LLC,” it probably sounds like the ultimate privacy tool. Who wouldn’t want…
If Your Startup Is Failing, Maybe You’re Pursuing the Wrong Type of Purpose
According to a 2023 article by HubSpot, over 90% of startups fail. That means 9 out of 10…
How to Write a Business Plan: A Step-by-Step Guide & Tips
Starting your journey as a successful entrepreneur is never easy. It requires a lot of time and effort…
Free Coaching, Mentoring and Skills Training from Verizon Digital Ready
Verizon’s Small Business Digital Ready program provides $10,000 small business grants at certain times of the year. Though…
Why the Beginning of the Year is the Best Time to Start a Business
The beginning of the year has always been a popular time to start a business, and with good…
5 Revolutionary Business Ideas Changing the Startup Landscape
The expansion of the U.S. economy over the last few years continues unabated more than halfway through 2024,…
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…
Effective Strategies for Scaling Your Startup
Scaling a startup is an exciting yet challenging journey that requires careful planning and execution. In 2024, the…
How to Pivot Your Startup Strategy in a Changing Market
Technological developments, consumer needs and tastes, and economic cycles can change quickly, altering market conditions. For startups, this…
5 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make in the First Year (and How to Avoid Them)
No matter whose statistics you look at, the longevity numbers for business startups are grim. The first few…
Learn How to Start and Build a Successful Lifestyle Brand
You’ve developed a great line of products or services. Now what? How do you turn everything up a…
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…
6 Steps to Choosing a Business: Follow Your Passion, Measure Your Risk
Americans set a record in 2023 for starting businesses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. A record 5.5…
7 Business Plan Essentials for Starting a Company
The American economy has been on a roll over the last couple of years, at least judging by…
Hard Lessons I Learned on My Journey as an Entrepreneur
Small businesses are the lifeblood of the U.S. economy, and that role is only growing as new business…