Starting a business doesn't require cash in the bank. You read that right. Plenty of business owners started with zero money down, because they got paid before they built anything. Your customers ...

Starting a business requires an organized approach to administrative, legal and practical tasks. Follow this checklist to ...

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 ...

Find out what you must do before starting a business, from writing a business plan to getting the proper insurance.

Samantha (Sam) Silberstein, CFP®, CSLP®, EA, is an experienced financial consultant. She has a demonstrated history of working in both institutional and retail environments, from broker-dealers to ...

Maybe you’ve got an amazing idea that you just have to bring to the world. Or, maybe you’re tired of working for others, and want the freedom and control that comes with working for yourself. Whatever ...

In today’s world, where venture capital dominates startup headlines, it’s easy to think you need millions of dollars to start a successful business. Yet the reality is often far different. With ...

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Below, 10 founders share their own "why" behind their leap into entrepreneurship. As a magazine art director in Toronto, ...

Don’t let economic fears deter you from starting a business. A well-planned and researched business idea can still succeed even in a challenging economy. Before launching your venture, focus on ...

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