Starting a Business? 3 Documents You Never Thought You Needed
While starting a business is an exciting endeavor, it does consist of some unexciting elements, like properly filing the required legal documents. Although it’s a mundane process, preparing all the appropriate documents is critical to…
Is Your “Business” Actually a Hobby?
You may have started a home-based business and now it is tax time and you don’t know what to do. You’re operating a business, so your expenses are deductible, right? Not. So. Fast. If you’re…
The New Approach to Business Planning
Have you wondered how to start a successful business that is difficult to compete with? Whether you’ve started a new business or you’re still thinking of how to turn your ideas into a profitable business,…
Is a Home-Based Franchise Right for Your Work Style?
You know what sounds appealing? Wearing pajama pants to the office and sleeping in until noon. That’s what it’s like to work for yourself, right? Not quite. Home-based franchise ownership is a unique type of…
How to Add Inspiration and Aspiration to Your Brand, Part 1
After watching the recent plethora of presidential debates and primary speeches, and listening to broadcasters analyze candidates’ every word, gesture, and nuance, I’ve come to a conclusion. There are two candidate attributes that will win…
The Pros and Cons of Owning Multiple Franchises
When you first open your franchise doors, you’re probably only considering opening one location. That’s the case for many franchise owners until they get a taste of the success that can come along with this…
Make Your Press Release Go the Extra Mile
Press releases are helpful to release product information or major announcements in hopes of garnishing additional media coverage. They provide factual documentation to the media, create valuable backlinks, and allow you to refine your brand’s…
Your Hobbies and Interests Are More Important Than You Think
For many small business owners in the startup stages of success, having a hobby is something they can only dream of fitting into their busy schedules. On another hand, there are countless aspiring entrepreneurs who…
How to Find the Right Office for Your Startup: A Case Study
Finding an office for entrepreneurs, and even larger startups, is a difficult process. It’s imperative to select a space of the correct size, in the right neighborhood, and at a price that’s manageable. A technology…
8 Reasons to Incorporate Your New Company Early
Many entrepreneurs are so focused on finalizing their innovative product or service that they procrastinate on the formalities of forming the requisite new company until later. Unfortunately, waiting until later will dramatically increase the risk…
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