Significant others get plenty of attention come Valentine’s Day, but those relationships aren’t the only ones that matter — especially if you’re a small business owner. Growing your business is often dependent on outside influences, so it’s important to identify…
In part one of our latest series about hiring employees, we took a closer look at the pre-hiring process. Businesses must be able to identify the type of worker they plan to hire, which may be either an employee or…
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…
In light of such bleak predictions, there’s still good news to be had for seasonal small businesses. Here are five of the industries that can expect to experience an increase in sales this winter.
Assessing Your Entrepreneurial Personality and Business Experience Opportunity: Is it Knocking? Consider Your Costs Finding the Right Small Business or Franchise Financing Brand Recognition: Franchise vs. Independent Experienced – or Not? Feeling Flexible vs. Craving Consistency Another Option: Buying a…
Hiring is an exciting milestone for a business. The company is growing and sales are increasing. Now, small business owners have the chance to hire talented individuals that can help the business reach its full potential. Before you start suddenly…
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.
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…
Rollovers for Business Start-ups (ROBS) allows small business owners to use their 401(k) (or other pre-tax retirement funds) to start a business without incurring any tax penalties. If you’re considering this financing option, here’s everything you need to know about…
Measures of Entrepreneurial Success 78% of small businesses are profitable. 80% of small businesses are still in operation after 1 year. 50% of small businesses are still in operation after 5 years. 53% of entrepreneurs are extremely happy owning a…
