How to Buy a Restaurant
Over 30,000 restaurants have closed as of April 19, according to a recent Yelp report. It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating for eat-in restaurants, but what many might not realize is that one closure can also be a fresh start. If…
How to Create Your Own Job in the Era of COVID-19

If you’re one of the millions of Americans who have lost their job because of the coronavirus pandemic, you might be at a crossroads. You have options – maybe you’re already starting your job hunt or thinking of possibly retiring early. But there’s another option…
How to Start a Catering Business
If you love the rush of hosting a party and staying busy while your guests kick back and enjoy tasty food and drinks, you might have what it takes to become a great caterer. The catering industry offers opportunities for people who love all kinds…
How to Start a Wellness Small Business
Entrepreneurs that decide to start a business in the wellness industry have the ability to explore a wealth of options for their startup. Valued at over $4 trillion and accounting for 5 percent of the global economic input, the wellness…
How to Successfully Start an In-Home Senior Care Business

Boomers are trending again, thanks to many retirees aged 65 and older choosing to stay in their homes and age in place instead of moving to retirement homes. Why does it matter? Because there are 52.5 million people aged 65 and older in the U.S.…
Your Small Business Timeline: How to Start a Successful Business

Here’s a step-by-step timeline of how to take your small business idea from a hazy concept to a thriving business in any industry.
How to Start a Cleaning Business

Quick Steps to Start a Cleaning Business: Structure your business. Will you buy a franchise or start an independent business? Will you hire employees? Will you focus on residential or commercial cleaning or both? Learn about and pursue your funding options. Guidant’s free pre-qualification tool…
How to Start a Painting Business
According to reports from IBIS World industry market research, the home painting industry should see an annualized growth of 7.1 percent in 2019. With healthy household disposable income levels and a competitive house buying and selling market, homeowners are both updating their homes to get…
How to Start a Dog Walking Business
If you’re ready to leave the corporate world behind, there’s no better 180 degree change than starting a dog walking business. Learn more about if this small business is right for you and which steps to take to get started. It’s no secret that people…