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.
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3 Essential Ingredients for a Top Notch Business Name
Your business name is your first touchpoint with customers, so make sure it connects with your brand and purpose.
· 2 min read
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Lead Through Innovation
Deciding what you want your business to look like can help you truly design your business and its outcomes. What size business you can manage, how global you want to become, how many employees you can manage are essential considerations. In Start-Up Smarts: The Thinking Entrepreneur's Guide to Starting and Growing Your Business, authors Barry H. Cohen and Michael Rybarski encourage you to lead, not follow, with a focus on innovation.
· 3 min read
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How the Web Makes Starting a Business Easier than Ever
Running a business and reaching customers used to require some strong connections and large amounts of capital. But thanks to the Internet, having the right idea—and the right business skills—can now be enough to get started.
· 3 min read
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Getting Started as a Freelancer
Ready to be your own boss and start freelancing? Here are some things to keep in mind as you get started.
· 4 min read
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How to Value Your Startup Business for Equity Financing
There are a lot of ways to fund your startup business, and all of them require savvy planning and careful execution. Here's easy-to-understand, practical advice on the daunting task of determining the value your business before approaching potential investors.
· 4 min read
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5 Myths About Starting an Online Business
Don't believe the hype about these common online business misunderstandings.
· 3 min read
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Top 8 Legal Mistakes Made by Startups
Entrepreneurs should avoid these 8 legal mistakes when setting up a startup.
· 5 min read
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How to Start a Writing Business
Writing may be an art, but it can also be a business. To make a go of it and succeed, writers need to think like a business.
· 4 min read
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How to Find Angel Investors for Your Startup
The term 'angel investor' refers to the earliest financial backers for startups or entrepreneurs. Here's how to identify your most likely candidates.
· 4 min read
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10 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make When Pitching to Business Investors
These mistakes that can readily be avoided with a bit of preparation.
· 4 min read