Small Businesses

In demand businesses are partially determined by your location. Different markets vary from state to state; however, there are some prominent small businesses that stay strong in...

Have you ever wondered why so many small businesses go under within the first year? When asked for the reason, most of these entrepreneurs will simply say, “We ran out of cash,”...

Small business owners often wonder if advertising is worth it. After all, how does one measure the success of a marketing campaign?  We all want to see ROI, but how is that...

As a small business owner, you quickly learn to be an expert “multitasker.” Most entrepreneurs wear several hats and juggle dozens of daily responsibilities, but this can make it...

Whether you run a two-person operation or your business has 50 employees, setting up a payroll system is very important for entrepreneurs. Not only will it streamline your...

It's never easy to start a business, but it is especially hard when you lack resources or a great credit score. But does that mean you have to give up your dream? The experts say...

As a small business owner, you probably fall into one of two camps: either you enjoy the process of tax preparation or you loathe the very thought of it. Surprisingly, some of...

It may seem simple enough at first: write a business plan, find some investors, get a business loan and hang a shingle. While that may seem like the path to success, trying to...

As we approach the beginning of the last year before full implementation of Obamacare, it's obvious that small business owners are getting nervous. They're hearing about large...

If you start searching the web for help in raising capital for a small business, it may surprise you how many articles have been written about this topic. But as someone who...

Many positive things have been written about the benefits of starting a family business. Not only does it provide job security for the current generation; it adds stability for...

Today’s job market is not unlike the housing market; it can be awesome or abysmal, depending on which side of the desk you’re sitting on.  If you happen to own a small business...

Ever since the recession started in 2008, business commentators and financial analysts have been telling the American public how hard it is to get a small business loan.  They...

Running a small business is tough; especially one that requires your full attention every single day.  And while there’s nothing wrong with a little “sweat equity,” some people...

It seems as if there’s a silver lining amidst all the scary economic news.  Surprisingly, this is a terrific time to become an entrepreneur.  Businesses are priced right and are...

If you’ve ever considered owning and managing your own business, you may have also realized how risky it can be.  Many small business owners found the economy too...

In an online column published earlier this month in Entrepreneur’s Daily Dose, Catherine Clifford reports that the one of the unsung business success stories is the contribution...

If you’ve ever considered owning and managing your own business, you may have also realized how risky it can be.  Many small business owners found the economy too challenging...

If you are in the process of buying or selling a small business, there are several factors to keep in mind. Not all of them will apply to every situation, but whether you hire a...

Buying a small business and running it well doesn’t necessarily mean you will get rich quick, especially in this economy, but there are some ways to be smart about the way you...

Whether you are new to business ownership or you have decades of entrepreneurship under your belt, there are several programs available to small business owners.  Before your buy...

So, you’ve been thinking about starting and operating a profitable small business.  Owning a small business can be one of the most intellectually stimulating and rewarding...

With a questionable job market and diminished income becoming a reality for many workers, the idea of starting a business is becoming more and more favorable.  However, starting...