Building a Business
Your Ultimate Research Guide to the Crucial Steps Before Buying a Franchise
If you're thinking about becoming a franchisee, find out what you're getting yourself into by reviewing this quick guide.
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Business Operations & Logistics
Less Selling, More Storytelling: 5 Expert Tips on Doing Low-Cost PR for Your New Business
Business Branding
Connecting the World with Your Vision: 5 Expert Tips to Brand Your New Business
A brand distinguishes you from the crowd and can give you a competitive edge to go up against bigger players in your market
Building a Business
5 Expert Tips For Launching a Food or Consumer Products Business During a Downturn
Brands that can do a great job of weaving themselves through consumers' constantly changing realities can develop loyal consumer bases, even when times are tough.
Building a Business
5 Expert Tips on How to Choose a Co-Founder for Your New Business
Entrepreneurs often bring on partners to bridge gaps in their knowledge, share the burden of decision-making and offer emotional support in challenging times.
Human Resources
Want to Start an Online Business? These 5 Hiring Tips Can Help You Find Low-Cost Tech Talent.
The crisis has created a great hiring opportunity for companies, which can catch the eye of talent in the right way on the right channels.
Building a Business
3 Reasons Why Purpose-Driven Businesses Can Help You Find Better Hires, Mentors and Investors
Launching a business with purpose isn't just good for the soul -- it also improves your chances at success.
Building a Business
5 Steps on How to Start a Business and Get It to Market, Quick and Lean
If you don't get a head start going to market, other businesses may end up dominating your niche even with an inferior product, just because they beat you to the punch.
Business Ideas
How Can I Tell Whether My Business Ideas Are Good or Bad?
These four questions can help you nail down whether your new business idea really offers you a competitive advantage.
Business Ideas
Billion or Bust? 4 Questions to Assess the Strength of Your Business Idea.
Determine if your business idea has a sustainable place in the "new normal."
Building a Business
4 Tips for Starting a Business in an Economic Downturn
Got a great idea? Don't let the recession deter you from launching.
Building a Business
8 Factors That Determine the Financial Health of a Business
Here are all the things to take into consideration when looking at the value of a business you want to buy.
Building a Business
What to Ask When Evaluating a Business for Sale
Ask yourself these 30 questions to determine if this business is the right one for you to purchase.
Building a Business
The Basics of Buying a Business Opportunity
If you're thinking about buying a biz opp, this quick guide will tell you what you're getting yourself into.
Building a Business
Should You Start a Business From Scratch or Buy an Existing Business?
Find out the pros and cons of two different strategies for being your own boss.
Building a Business
How Much Time Should You Devote to Starting Your Business?
Read our expert advice on whether a part-time or full-time business is in your future.
Building a Business
How to Come Up With an Idea for a Business
If you know you want to be your own boss but you aren't sure what type of business you want to start, these tips can help you figure that out.
Building a Business
Do You Have What It Takes to Be an Entrepreneur?
Before you go into business for yourself, take a personal assessment to see if owning your own business is the best fit for you.
Building a Business
7 Steps to Defining Your Niche Market
Aiming for the right customers? Use this seven-step process to develop a profitable niche.
Building a Business
Starting a Business? 4 Ways to Research Your Potential Customer.
Here's the lowdown on how to talk to your target market and find out if there's enough opportunity available to start a business.
Building a Business
Have a Business Idea? 6 Ways to Research Your Industry.
When deciding to launch a business, it's important not only to talk to potential customers, but to gather all of the industry data you can. Here's how to do it.
Building a Business
How to Determine If There’s a Market for Your Business Idea
Before you jump in and start your business, make sure there's a market for it and conduct market research. Read on to learn how.