Starting a Business

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Starting a Business

Critical Things to Know Before Starting an E-commerce Business

E-commerce has become a viable source of income for many entrepreneurs in the digital age. Starting your own e-commerce business can be a terrific option if you have products or services in mind to sell as it requires less overhead than a physical business location or retail storefront.   Here the critical things you should [...]

The 7 Elements of a Business Plan

“If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail” -Benjamin Franklin Creating a thorough business plan for a new or evolving venture is essential. A convincing blueprint is a must for soliciting investors, but its value extends beyond that, as creating a business plan forces you to carefully examine your company’s goals, strategies and potential. Using [...]

Starting a Food or Restaurant Business

A shift in consumer lifestyles means that more people are eating out or ordering food in than ever before. As a result, the future of the food industry looks bright, provided that you’re willing to work hard and plan ahead. Whether you’re interested in starting a catering service or opening a full-fledged restaurant, we’re here [...]

Critical Things to Know Before Starting a Child Day Care Business

With the rise of single parent and working parent families, the need for quality child care is at an all-time high. However, because caring for children is such an important job, the law requires you to secure proper licensing, insurance and meet other requirements before starting your business. Below are key things to take into [...]

How to Start a Food Manufacturing Business

If food is your passion, it may seem like a no-brainer to start your own food manufacturing business. However, unlike Diane Keaton’s displaced ad executive in “Baby Boom,” there are specific guidelines you must follow in order to legally start and maintain your own food manufacturing business. Here are some critical things to know before [...]

Critical Things to Know Before Starting a Non-Profit

Addressing a social issue or looking for ways to inspire change might really get your blood pumping. If so, starting a non-profit organization (NPO) might be the perfect outlet for your social consciousness and entrepreneurial spirit. However, similar to any business endeavor, there are steps you must follow in order to set up your non-profit [...]

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