Category Archives: Start a Business Series

Many companies in the United States that are now large corporations began as family businesses. Even today, a large number of the small businesses in this country that begin today are general partnerships in which partners are siblings, parents and … Continue reading →

When you start a business, it is most likely that there will be other businesses in your area competing for customers. These businesses may or may not be friendly toward you or receptive to the idea of your business joining … Continue reading →

If you have a specific skill that you can bring to the community, perhaps you would benefit from starting a freelancing business from your home. There are a number of job opportunities within the realm of the freelance world, and … Continue reading →

When you are starting a new business or expanding a home based business, it is very important to accurately record and manage your company’s finances. By keeping good records, you can avoid problems with taxes and employees and also carefully … Continue reading →

When you start a new business, it is important to note that you have to need certain licenses and permits from the government to stay legal. In the excitement of planning and opening a business, this is easily overlooked, but … Continue reading →

Many small companies, for the first time ever, are finding that they need to write a business plan. A few decades ago, this was unnecessary for “mom and pop” types of stores, but now even owners who have no other … Continue reading →