Business Formation

There's more than one way to set up a business officially. Learn the differences between business types so you can pick the one that's right for you.

How to buy a franchise
Franchising experts offer insights that will help you understand how this turnkey approach to entrepreneurship works as you consider whether to buy a franchise.
April 14, 2023 · 4 min read
How one man used a pun as a springboard for a successful business
Who says business needs to be serious? For one entrepreneur and his family, business is all about fun and games.
April 13, 2023 · 4 min read
Coolhaus: Building a business that reflects who you are
Launching an ice cream brand was Natasha Case's dream job. With a go-big-or-go-home attitude, she and partner Freya Estreller launched their company Coolhaus that uses ice cream as a canvas for creativity, diversity, and inclusion.
April 13, 2023 · 4 min read
What It Takes to Build An Investing App
While investing apps have soared in popularity among consumers, small businesses face several hurdles in developing them for prime time.
April 13, 2023 · 3 min read
Baking a modern twist into traditional Mexican treats
La Llorona Bakes owner, Adriana De Casas, tells how she bakes tradition, family, and her own touches into her pan dulce.
April 13, 2023 · 5 min read
What should be in your photography business plan
Set up your photography startup for success by including these essential elements in your business plan.
April 11, 2023 · 3 min read
Taking the leap from corporate career to entrepreneurialism
Social media agency owner Shannon Greevy talks about finding the courage and confidence to leave the corporate world and start her own business.
April 11, 2023 · 5 min read
The BluePrint Chiropractic Clinic: An alignment of opportunity and mission
The path to business ownership is rarely a straight one. But as the story of twin chiropractors shows, necessity can act as a springboard to destiny.
April 11, 2023 · 5 min read
Signs you're building generational wealth—and what to do if you're not
Generational wealth doesn't have to be unreachable if you invest thoughtfully and properly prepare your estate, whatever your income level.
April 10, 2023 · 4 min read
Could this summer be a good time to start a business?
Pent-up demand from months of pandemic social isolation and online-only shopping could mean big opportunities for entrepreneurs ready to forge ahead with a new venture, or shuttered businesses willing to reopen.
April 10, 2023 · 2 min read