How to Start a Business: Page 3

Franchise

These Millennials Are Running Franchises With Their Parents. Here's What They've Learned.

Faced with diminished job prospects, millennials are increasingly partnering with their parents in the franchising world.

Growing a Business

What to Do Before You Open That First Office Overseas

Crush or be crushed.

Starting a Business

Won Funding? Why You Should Wait to Celebrate.

Here's why your big investment isn't (an immediate) reason to celebrate.

Starting a Business

Want to Open a Bakery? Keep These Expert Tips in Mind.

Be prepared: The work isn't always as sweet as the product.

Business Ideas

Want to Run a Pet Café? These Founders' Tips Can Help.

Learn how these entrepreneurs have combined their love of pets with their passion for the community.

Starting a Business

Explaining What Your Company Does? Keep it Simple.

It's not as easy as it sounds. And you need to get it right.

Starting a Business

A Retail Legend Shares Customer Service Secrets

What do you learn after 27 years of running a famous store? Ask Roxanne Thurman, owner of Denver's Cry Baby Ranch.

Fundraising

5 Lessons You Can Learn From Trump About Pitching to VCs

Visual cues, repetition and authentic emotion helps frame your message in a way that resonates with investors.

Starting a Business

Want to Run a Flower Shop? What You'll Need -- and What You Won't.

There's more to the business than beautiful bouquets.

Starting a Business

3 Small Businesses You Can Jumpstart Right Now

Tutoring, ecommerce retail and cleaning are all hot markets for entrepreneurs just testing the waters.

Business Ideas

How to Avoid Failure When You Own a Contracting Business

No matter how good or how lucky you are, you're sure to run into a few of these problems in the course of doing business as a contractor. Find out how to deal with them and continue to grow your business.

Growth Strategies

How To Grow Your Business Effectively

In the small business world theory doesn't often pertain to entrepreneurs.

Thought Leaders

5 Steps You Can Use to Find Your Niche

You know you want to start a business. Now, you just have to decide what kind. Here are the steps that can help.

Starting a Business

How to Weather the Storms of a Startup

Running a successful startup means more rainy days than bright, clear skies. Here's how to not end up all wet.