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Business Ideas

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16 Great Jobs for Introverts

15 Smart Business Ideas for 2018

12 Business Ideas Poised for Success

10 Unique Business Ideas to Inspire You in 2018

15 Green Business Ideas for Eco-Minded Entrepreneurs

Business Plans

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How to Write the Financial Section of a Business Plan

12 Free Business Plan Templates for Startups

Simple Business Plan Templates for Entrepreneurs

The Dos and Don'ts of Writing a Great Business Plan

Writing a Business Plan? Do These 5 Things First

Startup Basics

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How to Trademark Your Business Name

7 Ways to Improve Your Hiring Process

How to Start a Business: A Step-by-Step Guide

20 Small Business Trends and Predictions for 2018

How to Choose the Best Legal Structure for Your Business

Startup Funding

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Beyond the Bank Loan: 6 Alternative Financing Methods for Startups

Debt vs. Equity Financing: What's the Best Choice for Your Business?

Startup Costs: How Much Cash Will You Need?

6 Small Business Loan Myths Busted

6 Factors That Keep You from Getting a Small Business Loan

Franchising

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Prefer Working Solo? 12 Franchises That Don't Need Employees

12 Franchises You Can Own For Less Than $100,000

How to Choose the Right Franchise

How to Turn Your Startup Into a Franchise

The Basics of Franchising and Today's Top Opportunities

Success Stories

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14 Great Examples of Socially Responsible Businesses

Founded When? America's Oldest Companies

8 Unique and Inspiring Nonprofit Organizations

9 Companies Founded by Amazing Young Entrepreneurs

14 Strange Etsy Shops You Won't Believe Exist

Entrepreneurs

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Should You Quit Your Day Job? 5 Important Questions to Ask Yourself

Starting Over: How to Move on When Your Business Fails

Entrepreneurship Defined: What It Means to Be an Entrepreneur

Personality Traits You Need to Start a Business

50 Entrepreneurs Share Their Favorite Inspirational Songs