Starting a Business

Are you planning on leasing equipment for your business? Learn how to determine which equipment leasing company is best suited to meet your company's needs.

Did you know that one unhappy customer tells 10 to 15 others about their experience? If it’s really bad they’ll tell the whole world.

A great business plan looks failure right in the eye and finds a way around it.

If you want to make sure you don't void the liability protection of your S Corp or LLC, you must make sure you do two simple things each year.

Why should building business credit be on the top of your list? Learn why separating your personal and business finances should be a top priority.

When you spend so much time trying so survive day to day, it can be easy to forget why you started your small business in the first place.

It's a new year with new opportunity! If those opportunities for you include incorporating a new business, here are some important things to keep in mind.

These six strategies can help reduce your risk while at the same time saving you money and headaches during your business's early stages.

Entrepreneurs need to answer several key questions in the pre-startup phase. These answers will help you form your business plan.

Business licenses and permits keep your startup in compliance. Government resources can help you understand and adhere to licensing requirements.

25 basic business terms every entrepreneur or business startup owner needs to know.

One of the best ways entrepreneurs can learn about the realities of owning a small business is by interviewing local business owners. They can get everything from insight into business plans to tips...

Not all successful entrepreneurs are quintessential risk-takers. But knowing your tolerance for risk and how risky your business idea is is an important step when starting a business.

Creating a sound business plan is critical for finding funding, determining how your business is managed and run, and planning for the future.

A business plan is a road map that helps determine your company's path to profits. From creating a vision to accounting for the unexpected, these hints can help you do it right.

Business plan novices often don't recognize critical errors that can turn off potential investors. Be sure to avoid these five fatal mistakes.

Investors focus on key areas of your business plan when deciding whether to fund your business. Make sure your plan covers all the essential bases.

There are a number of reasonable startup capital options available to aspiring entrepreneurs. The key is good planning.

Crowdfunding offers an exciting new way for entrepreneurs to obtain startup financing. Check out the top crowdfunding sites to learn how to get your share.