I don't know the best resource but I'd go to the local Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and ask them. Also banks, chamber of commerce, other local business groups, plus the social clubs... (more)

Yes, you can start many businesses with no money down, so many that it's impossible to even start listing. Most of them are services. Think of businesses like graphic arts, landscaping, gardening,... (more)

Yes, you can start many businesses with no money down, so many that it's impossible to even start listing. Most of them are services. Think of businesses like graphic arts, landscaping, gardening,... (more)

Start by asking your local Small Business Development Center (SBDC). There's a list of local contacts at www.bplans.com/sb/. They usually have good contacts with local investors and they are... (more)

You need to find a local attorney you can trust. They aren't all sharks--it's not nearly as bad as the myth. Get recommendations from local business people and interview prospective attorneys and... (more)

It's good to want things but if you're serious about it, change your attitude. People do manage to do what you want to do, but you have to be more realistic about it. If you don't have the money... (more)

Radio is one on one marketing and works when you have a great message including a hook and you run it frequently. If you are on a tight budget my guess is that radio will be too expensive at the... (more)

Creating an elevator pitch - a 1 minute summary of what you offer your customer - is most easily done when you have the help of a really rude friend who will frustrate you with ignorant questions... (more)

Don't plan on going home from the trade show with the most possible orders. For every order you close, you'll walk 10 prospects because you were "busy." Your goal should be the largest possible... (more)

Don't plan on going home from the trade show with the most possible orders. For every order you close, you'll walk 10 prospects because you were "busy." Your goal should be the largest possible... (more)

A marketing plan is a process, not a one time event. It starts by analyzing the market, doing competitve research and research with potential, lost and current customers where applicable. You may... (more)

A marketing plan is a process, not a one time event. It starts by analyzing the market, doing competitve research and research with potential, lost and current customers where applicable. You may... (more)

An in person meeting is always preferred if possible, then you can see if there is good chemistry and it is a strong fit for what they need and you can offer. I know other businesses that have... (more)

This is a very broad question so unfortunately it will be a broad answer. 1. Define your target market, ideal client and put a geographical component in this definition. 2. Develop your... (more)

This is a very broad question so unfortunately it will be a broad answer. 1. Define your target market, ideal client and put a geographical component in this definition. 2. Develop your... (more)

Honestly, I don't think you're being realistic in your expectations of what you can accomplish online. It takes months if not a year or more to learn how to drive targeted traffic to a website and... (more)

If you set up a nonprofit, you are able to have salaries/wages. I would visit with a nonprofit specialist in your area because there are very specific details as to what you can and cannot do... (more)

Business model will depend on the type of business you are looking at starting. You can use the following resources to help you: Small Business Development Center in your area www. (more)

Business model will depend on the type of business you are looking at starting. You can use the following resources to help you: Small Business Development Center in your area www. (more)

Don’t stop dreaming, but temper your dreams with a dose of reality. Your lack of capital in itself needn’t defeat you, but combined with bad credit, it’s a red flag warning potential investors not... (more)