Starting a Business

  Learn the important aspects of starting a business and find the information you need to succeed.  

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Don’t Write Your Post-Mortem Yet: Turn That Business Around!

Whether you agree with the often-cited 80% failure rate for new businesses, or prefer the SBA's more optimistic 50% failure rate, the...
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Top Gig Economy Jobs For Young People

While some indicators show the economy as booming, many people – especially younger people – are struggling to make ends meet. The...
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What To Do When Someone Steals Your Startup Idea

As everyone in the world of business is striving to be on the cusp of the next big great thing, it's almost inevitable that...
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Complex Challenges of Running a One-Person Business in the U.S.

The concept of the American Dream has undergone a transformation. Gone are the days of scaling the corporate hierarchy as the ultimate...
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8 Top Cities in Europe for Business Travel

As the most popular business destination in the world, New York City has – and is likely to continue to – reigned supreme...
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Inspiring Solopreneurship Business Ideas That Flourished Year by Year

Solopreneurship has seen a spectacular surge in recent years, changing the business landscape and providing individuals with a unique opportunity to pursue their...
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Who is a Solopreneur or Solo Entrepreneur

The term solopreneur is gaining in popularity in the modern economy, where up to a third of the American workforce is working...
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What It Means to Launch a Business in This Noisy World

We often hear our modern world described as "noisy." Business and economy experts aren't (necessarily) referring to literal noise when they say...
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Weighing Health Insurance Options for Your Small Business Employees

Entrepreneurs have plenty to occupy their minds, and health care is likely close to the top of that list for many. Recent...
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Job Interview Questions That Turn Away Top Candidates

We often think of interviews as an opportunity for interviewees to audition for jobs, but it's important to remember that interviews are...