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Business Ideas

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Want to Launch a Startup? 5 Fast-Growing Industries to Consider

Is Direct Sales the Right Career Path for You?

12 Strange Businesses You Didn't Know Existed

Successful Businesses Founded in College Dorm Rooms

16 Great Jobs for Introverts

Business Plans

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National Business Plan Competitions for Entrepreneurs

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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Business Bank Account Checklist: Documents You'll Need

How to Find a Factory to Manufacture Your Product

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

Etsy Alternatives for Crafty Entrepreneurs

What's the Best Legal Structure for Your Freelance Business?

Startup Funding

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How to Get Private Funding for Your Small Business

How to Fuel Your Student-Led Startup

Startup Financing Challenges and How to Overcome Them

Non-Bank Financing Methods for Startups

How to Pitch Your Business Idea to Potential Investors

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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City Winery Blends Music and Winemaking to Create Something New

14 Great Examples of Socially Responsible Businesses

8 Unique and Inspiring Nonprofit Organizations

14 Strange Etsy Shops You Won't Believe Exist

9 Companies Founded by Amazing Young Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs

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Grab Your Headphones: 50 Inspirational Songs for Entrepreneurs

Continuing Education: Free Courses for Entrepreneurs

20 Affordable Gifts for the Entrepreneur in Your Life

Entrepreneurship Defined: What It Means to Be an Entrepreneur

Personality Traits You Need to Start a Business