Small Business

How to Start a Small Business With a Small Budget
Starting a small business with minimal start-up capital isn't all that hard when you have other resources. These resources can come in many forms--from "angel investors" to a brand-name logo provided with compensation by corporate sponsors for your company. With a little supportive funding, you can establish a physical and online... more »
How to Start a Small Craft Store Business in a Small Town
According to a Craft Organization Development Association (CODA) survey, craft industry sales in 2001 reached nearly $13.8 billion in the United States. While a crafts and hobby store can be a profitable small business operation, starting up a craft business because of a passion for crafts is the best foundation. If you have a... more »
Small Business Grants to Start a Business
If you're looking for a grant to start a for-profit business, don't apply to the U.S. government unless you're developing new technology. The Small Business Administration states clearly on its website that it "does not offer grants to start or expand small businesses." The SBA does, however, offer grants to "regranting" agencies on... more »
Business Planning for Starting a Small Business
Starting a small business has overwhelming consequences for your professional and financial life. Many small-business owners struggle through at least the first three years of business to make a profit. You can improve your chances of doing well by formulating a solid business plan before you start your small business. more »
Example of a Business Plan for a Small Business
According to Entrepreneur.com, an effective business plan is comprised of five major elements: executive summary, business overview, market analysis, financial assessment and management overview. Itself a guide useful in determining the direction of a business, a business plan also serves as a critical component in the decision-making... more »

Essentials: Small Business

Financing a Small Business

When starting a new business, cash is king. These articles outline various methods of financing your small business, from your own pocket to small...
Small Business Advice

From writing business plans to managing employees, a small-business owner almost always has his fair share of hair-pulling moments. Use this guide...

Videos: Small Business

How to Run a Small Business

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Small Business Bookkeeping
Bookkeeping is crucial to small businesses in order to keep track of sales and profits. See the...more »
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How to Manage a Small Business
To manage a small business, know the difference between profit and cash flow, create simple and...more »
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How to Incorporate a Small Business
When incorporating a small business, the new name must be distinguishable from all other names...more »
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How to Open a Small Business
Open a small business by thinking of a business idea, considering the financial implications,...more »
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Record Keeping for a Small Business
Record keeping is important for a small business because it's important to be able to access...more »
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Small Business Three-Part Bookkeeping
There are three parts to small business bookkeeping, including data entry, filing and analyzing....more »
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How to Get Money to Start a Small Business
To get money for starting a small business, create a business plan, understand cash flow...more »

Articles: Small Business

How to Create a Business Plan for a Small Business

Starting a new venture is a daunting task, to say the least. But, a researched and well-written business plan can... More
Small Business vs. Large Business

While small and large businesses have much in common, they're also different in many ways. The differences aren't... More
Why Business Plans are Important to Small Businesses

It's exciting to start a small business. Once an owner forms an idea, he often wants to leap into the business... More
How to Choose Business Options to Start a Small Business

Whether you're starting a business to supplement your income, become self-reliant during a down economy, or pursue a... More
About Small Business Plans for Starting a Trucking Business

If you have already decided that you want to start a trucking business, you have taken the first step toward... More
How to Start a Small Home-Based Business on a Budget

Many small home-based business are succeeding having started on a shoestring budget. There are simple ways to cut... More
How to Start a Craft Store Business

Starting your own small business selling homemade crafts is a potentially successful way to utilize your passion and... More
About Grants for Starting a Personal Business

Grants for small businesses are offered by state, local groups, non-profit and other organizations. Though grants... More
Small Business Planning

A detailed analysis and well-written business plan are keys to starting successful small businesses. Businesses... More
How to Write a Business Plan Example

A good example of a business plan is one that will serve as guide for tracking a company's progress. More... More
How to Comprise a Small Business Plan

Creating a business plan is vital for starting a business or growing an existing business. The business plan is... More
IT Strategy & Alignment for Small Businesses Vs. Large Business

Information technology is pervasive across all business types and sizes, and the companies that do not take... More
Why Is a Business Plan Important?

A business plan is important to help the owner validate the business concept and set clear goals. It also gives... More
The Best Ways to Start a Small Business

Starting a business can be an exciting yet challenging venture. Most new business owners are presented with learning... More
Starting a Small Truck Business

A trucking business can take various forms and serve a number of different markets. You can specialize in... More