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Learn how to start a small business with our small business startup guide. Learn everything from raising startup capital to building a brand image.Learn to Lean on Your Advisors
BY Tamara Monosoff
Take advantage of expert advice--but know that the final say is yours.How to Start a Virtual Assistant Business
Expert VA Lyn Toomey offers her insight on what to expect and how to find help in the virtual world.
Starting a Business: The Idea Phase
BY Entrepreneur Staff
You know you want to start a business, but what do you do next? Here's how to find the perfect idea for your business.
An Introduction to Business Plans
Why is a business plan so vital to the health of your business? Read the first section of our tutorial on How to Build a Business Plan to find out.Franchises & Biz Opps: What's the Difference?
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BY Lydia Dishman
Local, state and regional funds aim to keep local economies going strong.8 Thriving Travel Markets
BY Charlene Davis
Now's the perfect time to get in on these hot specialty opportunities.Beware the 'Shiny Stuff' Seduction
BY Luke McKinney
Don't blow your startup budget on unnecessary bells and whistles.6 Steps to the Perfect Pitch
BY Scott Gerber
Learn to succeed with investors--from a guy who failed.5 Reasons to Focus on Long-Term Gain
BY Brad Sugars
Ignore short-term pain and get started today.7 Ways to Transform Your Business Model
BY Chris Penttila
The old business methods won't work anymore. It's time to evolve.You Can Start a Restaurant in a Down Economy
BY Sara Wilson
In an industry so unforgiving, what's the recipe for starting a restaurant in a recession?Build a Billion From the Ground Up
BY Elizabeth Wilson
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