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Business Ideas

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Blue-Collar Businesses Pay Off for Entrepreneurs

10 Business Ideas for Entrepreneurial College Grads

10 Unique Business Ideas to Inspire You in 2019

19 Green Business Ideas for Eco-Minded Entrepreneurs

How to Open a Retail Store

Business Plans

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10 Challenges of Writing a Business Plan

Writing a Business Plan? Do These 5 Things First

The Power That Small Businesses Wield

The Do's and Don'ts of Writing a Great Business Plan

Simple Business Plan Templates for Entrepreneurs

Startup Basics

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Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN): How to Get One

How to Choose the Best Legal Structure for Your Business

How to Register a Business Trademark

What Is a Business Consultant?

Should You Set Your Business Up as an LLC or S Corporation?

Startup Funding

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What Is Economics?

What to Look for in a Bank Account for Your Small Business

The Difference Between Debt and Equity Financing

How to Use Angel Investor Funding for Your Business

Small Business Financing Options Without a Traditional Bank

Franchising

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Prefer Going Solo? 10 Home-Based Franchises That Don't Need Employees

How to Choose the Right Franchise for You

How to Franchise a Startup: 4 Tips for Success

How to Grow Your Franchise Business

Want to Be a Part-Time Franchisee? What You Need to Know

Success Stories

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Using Tech to Track Data in the Seafood Industry

7 Ways a Business Incubator Can Benefit Your Online Startup

Companies Founded by Amazing Young Entrepreneurs

How to Build a Business During a Recession

Small Business R&D Can Serve the Public Good

Entrepreneurs

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Inspirational New Year's Resolution Quotes for Businesses

The 10 Best Business Podcasts for Entrepreneurs

How to Start and Run a Business in North Carolina

How to Start and Run a Business in Washington State

How to Start and Run a Business in New Jersey