Startup
Are You Willing to Bootstrap Your New Business Venture?
You have this great idea you are convinced will make for a very profitable business. You set out to convince a few angel investors to help you get started only to be told “no” by…
The 8 Best Business Podcasts for Entrepreneurs
Unless you live under a rock, you know podcasts are huge right now. 51% of the U.S population has listened to a podcast, and over 60 million households report enjoying podcasts, according to Podcast Insights….
The Basics of Franchising: What You Need to Know
Franchising is when a franchisor grants a franchisee the rights to sell their products and/or services. The two enter an agreement that allows the franchisee to use the franchisor’s methods, operations, systems, brand name and…
The Basics of Franchising: What You Need to Know
Franchising is when a franchisor grants a franchisee the rights to sell their products and/or services. The two enter an agreement that allows the franchisee to use the franchisor’s methods, operations, systems, brand name and…
The Business of Dogs
On average, American pet parents spend almost $1,300 per year on their fur babies. In 2018 that added up to $72 billion which is more than the GDP of 39 countries combined. With our pets…
5 Common Pitfalls for Franchisees and How to Avoid Them
Buying a franchise is an exciting endeavor. After you’ve asked yourself the important questions, determined what franchise you can afford and hired a franchise attorney to assist in the process, it’s full steam ahead. However, there are a few potential…
5 Common Pitfalls for Franchisees and How to Avoid Them
Buying a franchise is an exciting endeavor. After you’ve asked yourself the important questions, determined what franchise you can afford and hired a franchise attorney to assist in the process, it’s full steam ahead. However, there are a few potential…
Oh, Go Ahead and Ask for a $5 Million Investment in Your Startup
I cannot tell you how many times I have seen executive summaries of business plans in which the entrepreneur seeks $5,000,000 to build the business. Four reasons you should reconsider. First, few startups can use…
Rethinking Your Business Entity Choice in Light of the TCJA
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) made historic changes to the federal tax code. While all types of business entities have received a significant tax break, some have fared better than others. Depending on…
Why You Should Invest in a Hotel in 2019
The hotel industry can be a profitable business venture even for first-time investors! They can be a particularly attractive proposition in some specific market segments, like boutique hotels. If one of your goals for the…
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