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 ...

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

Starting a business is an incredible journey. The idea of turning a dream into something real is exciting, and it’s easy to get caught up in imagining the possibilities. But if you’ve never known any ...

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 and running a successful business is rarely as easy as it looks. While success stories have become more common with the rise of social media and technology, failure and challenging moments ...

Elysse Bell is a finance and business writer for Investopedia. She writes about small business, personal finance, technology, and more. Samantha (Sam) Silberstein, CFP®, CSLP®, EA, is an experienced ...

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 ...

Starting a rental property business sounds exciting. It can lead to steady monthly income and a chance to build financial freedom for generations. But let’s be real; most people who talk about buying ...

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Money coach Alvin Hall says starting a business is a huge financial risk for which most people don't properly plan. In this edition of the Money Train series, Hall offers a listener advice on how to ...