For many, owning a business is a symbol of the American dream. It can be exciting to imagine becoming your own boss, working for yourself and offering employment to others – all helping build ...

A home business requires a lot of the same preparation as any other business, but you can skip finding an office or retail space. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our ...

Starting a business can be a daunting task, especially if you lack the capital to get it off the ground. Finding the funding to start a business is one of the biggest hurdles you’ll face as a small ...

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So, you’ve got a great idea or great skills and you decide to go out of your own and become an independent contractor or open your own company. But, where do you start? Small businesses come in many ...

The cost to start a business has a wide range of $100 to $400,000, though the national average cost is $40,000. The cost to start a business will vary depending on the necessary incorporation fees, ...

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Jennifer Simonson is a business journalist with a decade of experience covering entrepreneurship and small business. Drawing on her background as a founder of multiple startups, she writes for Forbes ...

If you're looking to start a small business from home this winter, there are several options that require minimal investment ...

Belle Wong is a freelance writer specializing in small business, personal finance, banking, and tech/SAAS. She spends her spare moments testing out the latest productivity apps and plotting her latest ...