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Don’t Binge Netflix During Quarantine: Start a Side Hustle Instead. Here’s How.

Table of Contents Draft a Business Plan Incorporate or Form an LLC Register for Trademarks Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN) File for Necessary Business Licenses As citizens across the United States practice Safety in Place and Shelter in Place measures during the COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals are not content to “Netflix and chill” their […]

Recession-Proof Small Businesses and Franchises

Jump to Section: Are there recession-proof jobs? What does recession mean for small business? Independent Start-ups versus Franchises. Which does better during a recession? What are recession-proof industries? Examples of recession-proof industries What are recession-proof franchises? Top 5 most popular business industries Funding your recession-proof business or franchise Just as businesses experience ups and downs, […]

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 of food and are interested in all kinds of businesses. […]

Can I Withdraw from My 403(b) To Buy a Business?

Starting a business doesn’t have to be daunting with the right strategy for financing. If you have a 403(b) retirement account, the money required to purchase the business of your dreams could be right in front of you.

Acquiring an Independent Business vs a Franchise

Executive Summary: If you value control, creativity, and autonomy, an independent business gives you the freedom you seek. If you’re more interested in something already designed and tested for success, that won’t require you to create marketing materials, new products, or deal with other challenges, a franchise comes with a good deal of the heavy […]

2019’s Top 5 Frozen Yogurt Franchises

2019’s Top 5 Frozen Yogurt Franchise Brands Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt Yogurtland Red Mango TCBY Sweet Frog The frozen yogurt sector overall is expected to grow revenues modestly through 2019, at a forecast 1.6 percent, according to IBISWorld. A look at the financial results for the top five frozen yogurt franchises reflects that slow-growth picture, with […]

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. today, making boomers just barely the second largest age group […]