19 Signs You Should Start a Business
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Start a Business
Everything you need to know to get your business off the ground.
Selecting the Perfect Small Business Location
Where you set up shop can be as important as what you’re selling. Are you sure you’ve looked at your dream location from every angle?
Independent Business Ownership vs. Franchising: Which is right for you?
If you’re considering start a business, you may be wondering whether it’s better to launch an independent business or to open a franchise. Both can lead to exciting and successful …
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Don’t Go Back to the Office: Work from Home with a Franchise Instead
The last year taught us that remote work may indeed fit into the ‘new normal’ as life moves on after an unprecedented pandemic lockdown. Some people moved out of crowded …
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Buying a Business: Stock Purchase vs Asset Purchase
There are two ways to purchase a business: stock purchase or asset purchase. Generally speaking, buyers prefer asset sales whereas sellers prefer stock sales. Each has benefits and drawbacks. Stock …
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Business Entities: B Corporations 101
In our final post in our business entities series, which has covered limited liability companies (LLCs), partnerships, and nonprofit corporations, we are taking a look at B Corporations. So, you …
Business Entities: Nonprofit Corporations 101
Our business entities series has explored what it is like to form a limited liability company (LLC) and form a partnership. We’re shifting gears to discuss another popular entity formation: …
Guidant Interview: Franchise & Small Business Real Estate Trends
We asked experienced commercial real estate broker Jill Ames to chat with us so we could learn more about what’s important for aspiring franchise or small business owners to know …
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Business Entities: Partnerships 101
As you’re starting a small business, you’ll need to decide what business entity works best for you. Learn everything you need to know about Business Entities: Partnerships here.