You’ll probably have to go it alone at first, especially if you don’t want to sell the recipe. Find a local vendor who can produce it for you, then get a list of 20 or so retail businesses you’d... (more)

This is why so many people recommend developing a business plan. It's time to settle down and think through the steps. Resources? You've asked this question at Entrepreneur.com, which is one of the... (more)

Not likely; you'd have to have a team together and committed, plus a solid business plan. You'd also have to have a convincing argument that all it takes is investors' money for this idea to become... (more)

Typically, your category of firm can ask for a deposit upfront before you start work (usually 50 percent of the project fee) as a way to help with cash flow. You also say your consultants would... (more)

Sales growth for this type of business is based on traffic to the website, and you should be able to find traffic statistics and subsequent click-through rates--which you may be surprised to find... (more)

Interesting question. 1. Offer something people want and will pay for. 2. Plan the details. 3. Follow the plan until you have to change it--and you will have to change it--and then... (more)

Honestly, this isn't what you want to hear, but you can forget that dream of just selling that picture in your head. You don't own it until you have a patent or a business built around it, and even... (more)

It starts with a business plan; then you do an investor search, get an introduction, present a summary of the plan and, if the investors are interested, the plan itself. With that I just summarized... (more)

That depends on the employer and the type of employment, particularly the job description. There is no general preference one way or the other. (more)

Your hours would be perfect for most commercial and office clients, who don�t necessarily want their busy offices cleaned during work hours--so you may want to change your target audience.... (more)

Yes, that's why people suggest that a business plan is a good idea when you're starting a business. As part of the process, you think through what you need to spend on items such as legal costs,... (more)

Wow, there are so many you can begin. The best bet is to look at three things to make the decision: 1. What are your skills, the things you are good at? 2. What do you enjoy; what are you... (more)

Pros Chance of making much, much more money Control your own destiny Control Cons Lots of uncertainty Chance of losing money Lots of hard work Ride in som (more)

Forget it. The idea has no value. If it's worth anything, a thousand other people have the same idea. You don't believe me? OK, prove it. Prove me wrong. Make your idea work. Find a management... (more)

The most desirable location depends on the type of law you practice. Select your location based on the kind of clients you wish to attract. High profile corporate clients may look for the... (more)

Great question. The approach is going to be the most important part. You have to build a relationship while being extremely well-prepared and professional. You would want to show the market... (more)

I would go to your local Small Business Development Center or other local entrepreneurial center. Most of them will have books and/or classes that can help you explore different business... (more)

Your main legal hurdles will involve having someone to manage and oversee the business while you're away. You will need to have a proper street address in the United States where the business will... (more)

An invention can be patented, but an idea cannot. To learn all the rules and regulations, visit www.uspto.gov, which is the site for the US Patent and Trademark office. It can be challenging to... (more)

Unfortunately, I am not aware of any bank that would lend money to a minor. The reason, as you rightly pointed out, is that minors are (under the law) deemed to lack a full appreciation of the... (more)