How to Start a Business

An Introduction to Business Plans
Starting a 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.
12 min read
Starting a Business: The Idea Phase
Small Business Heroes

Starting a Business: The Idea Phase

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.
Entrepreneur Staff | 11 min read
An Introduction to Business Plans
Project Grow

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.
12 min read
Franchises & Biz Opps: What's the Difference?
Starting a Business

Franchises & Biz Opps: What's the Difference?

Tips for deciding which route is right for you
2 min read
How to Start a Restaurant
Starting a Business

How to Start a Restaurant

Whether you want to serve fast food, steak, pizza or coffee, start your journey here with this comprehensive guide to launching your own food establishment.
The Staff of Entrepreneur Media, Inc. | 15+ min read
How can I find start-up grants for small business?
Starting a Business

How can I find start-up grants for small business?

Michael Kaleikini
Find Funding in Your Backyard
Starting a Business

Find Funding in Your Backyard

Local, state and regional funds aim to keep local economies going strong.
Lydia Dishman | 6 min read
Learn to Lean on Your Advisors
Starting a Business

Learn to Lean on Your Advisors

Take advantage of expert advice--but know that the final say is yours.
Tamara Monosoff | 3 min read
8 Thriving Travel Markets
Starting a Business

8 Thriving Travel Markets

Now's the perfect time to get in on these hot specialty opportunities.
Charlene Davis | 9 min read
Beware the 'Shiny Stuff' Seduction
Starting a Business

Beware the 'Shiny Stuff' Seduction

Don't blow your startup budget on unnecessary bells and whistles.
Luke McKinney | 6 min read
5 Reasons to Focus on Long-Term Gain
Starting a Business

5 Reasons to Focus on Long-Term Gain

Ignore short-term pain and get started today.
Brad Sugars | 5 min read
7 Ways to Transform Your Business Model
Starting a Business

7 Ways to Transform Your Business Model

The old business methods won't work anymore. It's time to evolve.
Chris Penttila | 6 min read
You <em>Can</em> Start a Restaurant in a Down Economy
Starting a Business

You Can Start a Restaurant in a Down Economy

In an industry so unforgiving, what's the recipe for starting a restaurant in a recession?
Sara Wilson | 8 min read
Build a Billion From the Ground Up
Starting a Business

Build a Billion From the Ground Up

Learn how you can become a billionaire from the man who did it from scratch.
Elizabeth Wilson | 5 min read
Build a Billion-Dollar Business
Starting a Business

Build a Billion-Dollar Business

It starts with strategic thinking and thoughtful growth. Here's an inside look at how two successful businesses went from zero to $1 billion.
Sara Wilson | 8 min read