Planning Your Business

One of the toughest tasks for a budding entrepreneur is to raise sufficient capital to launch a new business. This article focuses on leveraging personal and business credit.

Are you looking to be your own boss?  A kettle corn business might be the perfect business opportunity for you.  The start-up costs are relatively low, and once you’ve made enough money to cover the cost of the popper, you’ll see profits soar,...

As jobs become fewer and fewer, it's time to seriously invest in a business idea that not only benefits consumers, but earns a living for the person brave enough to try something new! Here are 10 brand-new business ideas that nobody else is doing!

You probably have a business plan and a marketing plan, right? But do you have an exit plan? Almost no one does. Getting one when you are forced to is too late. Get started today.

While writing a business plan may seem like a formidable task, it is actually quite easy. Most business plans follow a fairly formal structure. Below I will describe the basic outline business plans follow (as recommended by the U.S. Small Business Administration) and give an explanation of each section.

Starting a small business is easier than it's ever been in history. But is that necessarily a good thing? Pros and cons of easy small business startup are discussed.

Find out if you're spending enough money on professional development to stay competitive in your chosen career field.

Moving out of affiliate marketing and into dropshipping or wholesale? Know what you're getting into, and see if it's feasible for you with this handy all-inclusive guide!

What is process mapping and how can it help you make good business decisions? How do you know where to start? What maps are right for you?

Want to be a tarot entrepreneur? Get the low down on what it really takes to succeed as a tarot reader.

How to Start an Ironing Business: Make money working from home part-time. Find out how you do that, what can you charge, what do you need...

Small business owners and entrepreneurs can get stuck wanting to do it all, which can ruin their businesses. Learn when to call in professional small business help by asking some key questions.

Do you think writing a business plan is too much work? Think again. Here are 10 good reasons to start writing your business plan now if you want to be successful in the future!

Start your own business buying and selling gold. A large capital outlay isn't necessary to begin in this lucrative market. Find out how you can begin building your own profitable business today.