Finding the Right Business For You
Five Creativity Exercises to Find Your Passion
Want to start a business, but not sure what to pursue? Here's how to discover what you love.Exploring Your Options
Exploring Business Ideas
You know you want to start a business, but what do you do next? Use these tips to find the right venture for you.Want to Simplify Life? Dare to Think Tiny
Tumbleweed Tiny House Co. founder Jay Shafer is an evangelist for the updated small-is-beautiful movement.Start a Business for Under $500
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Entrepreneur by accident. The weird world of internet memes, and the businesses they leave in their wake.Business Trends From 2011 We're Sick Of
From daily deals to Ashton Kutcher, some of the trends not #winning this past year.Hitchswitch Simplifies Newlywed Name Changes
First comes love, then comes marriage... then comes the agonizing process of changing your name. The latest from our wacky business idea files.More in Exploring Your Options »
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Are You Ready to Buy a Business?
Before rushing out to purchase an existing business, answer these five questions before you take the leap.How to Buy an Existing Business
Before rushing out to purchase an existing business, answer these five questions before you take the leap.Is Now the Right Time to Buy a Business?
Make sure to do your research and due diligence before making the purchaseWhen to Consider Buying a Business
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Buying a Franchise
How to Tell If a Franchisor's Marketing Will Make or Break You
Take your time and develop a strong sense of how franchisees feel about each aspect of their marketing program before you decide to buy in.
Buyer Beware: Franchise Warning Signs
What to look out for when researching a franchise opportunity.
Three Keys to Maximizing Franchise Success
Making big bucks in the franchise world isn't a sure thing. It takes skill and hard work, but for the willing it can pay off.More in Buying a Franchise »
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