Open a Business
Aside from planning the business and determining your business structure, there are a number of things that you need to start your business.
Have you chosen a location for your business? Do you have experts and professionals lined up for your business needs — e.g. lawyers, accountants, mentors? Have you decided on your business name? These are but some of the things that you will need when you decide to start a business.
Learn what you really need to start a business. Read articles, tips and advice on how to find all the things you need to successfully open your business.
8 Tips on How to Keep Your Home Business Legal
For many home-based business, one challenge is to keep up with the myriad legal requirements. Here are tips on making sure that your business meets all the legal requirements of your area: 1. Know the rules affecting your business Before you start your home-based business, find out what government regulations specifically apply to your type […]
How to Sustain Your Business in the First 6 Months
Starting a business is a tough endeavor, and every day is full of challenges. Learn how you can sustain your business in the first 6 months.
Finding the Right Location for Your Small Business
Location can make or break your business. It all depends on what your business is and what you intend to do in that location. Learn some of the factors that you need to consider when choosing a location for your business.
Why Now is a Great Time to Start Your Own Business
These tough economic times have many Americans looking for work—and looking for more ways to make ends meet. Authors Ed Hess and Charles Goetz have some advice you might not expect to hear right now: Start your own business!
How to Find Wholesale Sources for Your Home Business
An important element to creating a long-lasting profitable business is finding good wholesalers willing to work with you. Learn how to find wholesale sources for your home business.
How a Publicity Virtual Assistant Can Help Your Business
If you’re looking to ramp up your marketing campaign but you are short on time, consider hiring a publicity virtual assistant to help with all your PR needs.
Impact of Neighborhood Quality on Small Business Growth
Small business owners may be more likely to invest in the growth of their businesses if they see their surrounding neighborhoods thriving as well.
Choosing the Right Location for Your Business
The main benefit of starting a business is the chance to be where you want to be instead of where a job would require you to live. Choose the right location.
Buying Liquidation Merchandise and Closeouts to Sell
One way to find products to sell is through the liquidation of wholesaler’s and retailer’s stock. Learn the benefits of liquidation merchandise and closeouts.
Bootstrapping 101: How to Start a Business on a Shoestring Budget
Learn some principles and practices in bootstrapping your business in this excerpt from the book “The Startup Garden” by Tom Ehrenfeld.
How to Select the Right Professional Help for Your Home Business
Your business may need the help of lawyers, accountants and other outside specialists. Learn how to select the right professional to work with your business
How to Open Your Business
You now have a business plan, funding, and you’re ready to roll. But wait: there are still a number of things to be done. Here are 10 tasks that you need to do prior to putting that “Open for Business” sign
