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Are You Suited to Working at a Startup Business?

Filed In: Your Career and Staffing & HR

More than 60 percent of Americans say that they would like to own their own business one day.

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Business Books Don't Write Themselves!

By Susan Wilson Solovic | Filed In: Sales & Marketing

Many entrepreneurs recognize the value of writing a book to promote their brand. Here are some answers to the questions I get from aspiring authors.

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How to Position Your New Business for Future Franchise Success

By Sara Wilson | Filed In: Franchising

Follow these six steps to build a business that can eventually grow through franchising.

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Business Loans: 7 Secrets to Borrowing in a Bad Economy

By David Worrell | Filed In: Starting a Business and Getting Started

Times are tough, but loans are always available for the most qualified borrowers. Here are seven ways to be sure your application gets approved....

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Do Immigrants Make Better Entrepreneurs?

By Tom Stein and Tim Devaney | Filed In: Starting a Business and Getting Started

Why do immigrant communities produce so many entrepreneurs? Perhaps because it's their best -- or even only -- path to success.

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Imitation Isn't Flattery When Someone Steals Your Business Plan

By Hanna Hasl-Kelchner | Filed In: Legal and Finance

Having your business plan ripped off is every small-business owner's worst nightmare. Here are some tips to keep it from happening.

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Time Management: The Elusive Skill We Busy People Can't Seem to Learn

By Rieva Lesonsky | Filed In: SOHO & Home Businesses

There are endless numbers of experts giving us advice on how to bring order to our chaotic lives as small business owners. So why are we all still so busy?

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Should Your Business Buy or Lease Office Equipment?

Filed In: Business Planning and Finance

Ask yourself these five key questions before buying or leasing office furniture and equipment.

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Types of Bank Loans

Filed In: Financing & Credit and Finance

There are several loans your bank can offer to improve your business's cash flow.

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Debt Financing vs. Equity Financing

Filed In: Financing & Credit and Finance

There are pros and cons to both methods of financing for small business.

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Business Owners: Celebrate Your Personal Independence Day

By Rieva Lesonsky | Filed In: Starting a Business and Getting Started

I've long thought entrepreneurs have a lot in common with America's founders -- upstarts taking on the establishment, driven by faith, guts, and confidence.

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The Pros and Cons of S Corporations

Filed In: Business Incorporations and Company Structures & Ownership

Take a closer look at the advantages and disadvantages setting up the most popular type of corporation for small businesses.

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What’s in My Business Credit Profile?

By AllBusiness Editorial | Filed In: Entrepreneurship and Company Structures & Ownership

Creditworthiness depends on a number of sources

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Determining Board Member Compensation

Filed In: Boards of Directors and Shareholders & Governance

Your corporate board members are valuable business resources. Here are some tips on how to compensate them for their time and expertise.

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Preparing the Perfect Written Partnership Agreement

Filed In: Legal and Finance

Want to bring a partner into your small business? Here's what you need to know about creating an effective, legally sound partnership agreement.

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10 Commercial Real Estate Terms Every Small Business Should Know

Filed In: Legal and Finance

Want to get off on the right foot with a commercial real estate agent? Brush up on the lingo they use to do business.

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What to Know Before You Sign a Commercial Real Estate Lease

Filed In: Business Planning and Finance

Commercial real estate leases are often tough to negotiate and tougher to understand. Here’s what you need to know before you sign on the dotted line.

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The Pros and Cons of a General Partnership

Filed In: General Partnerships and Alliances & Partnerships

Is a general partnership the right structure for your small business? We'll explain the advantages and disadvantages of this form of business organization.

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