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Business Ideas

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Cash in on Cannabis: Business Ideas for the Emerging Industry

8 Places to Find Businesses for Sale Online

10 Smart Business Ideas for 2019

9 Business Ideas for Couples

7 Businesses You Can Start With Your Kids

Business Plans

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Make Sustainability Part of Your Business Model

Free Business Plan Templates for Startups

Simple Business Plan Templates for Entrepreneurs

Writing a Business Plan? Do These 5 Things First

Your Small Business Needs a Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Startup Basics

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6 Things to Do Before Starting a Business

20 Small Business Trends and Predictions for 2019

The Startup Path: What to Expect

How to Find a Factory to Manufacture Your Product

Trademarks, Patents and Copyrights, Oh My! What's the Difference?

Startup Funding

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How to Secure a Business Grant

Equity Crowdfunding: A Primer

3 Tips for Negotiating a Business Loan

How to Get Private Funding for Your Small Business

How to Fuel Your Student-Led Startup

Franchising

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How to Franchise a Startup: 4 Tips for Success

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

The Basics of Franchising and Today's Top Opportunities

Success Stories

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Geeky Girl Reality on Staying Dedicated to Your Audience

Pizza App Slice Empowers Local Pizzerias to Beat Out Big Chains

9 Photographers Share What They Love (and Hate) About Their Jobs

PopSockets Endured Astonishing Growth by Focusing on People

City Winery Blends Music and Winemaking to Create Something New

Entrepreneurs

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What the Farm Bill's Hemp Legalization Means for Small Business

Immigrant Entrepreneurs: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started

Grab Your Headphones: 50 Inspirational Songs for Entrepreneurs

Continuing Education: Free Courses for Entrepreneurs

20 Affordable Gifts for the Entrepreneur in Your Life