Your Guide to Starting Your Own Business

Small business owners rely on friends and family for social, financial and emotional support. Learn how community support can help businesses thrive.

These wedding companies make love their business. Could they also inspire wedding-themed business ideas of your own?

Women's health products and services are an underserved category. Learn about 5 startups that aim to improve women's health experiences and find success.

Learn why small businesses are better at customer service than larger enterprises and what bigger ones should do to improve client experiences.

Do you want to operate your own food truck? Here’s an overview of everything you’ll need to get started.

What is it like doing business in Maryland? We interviewed small business owners, lenders and development organization leaders to find out.

Arizona has healthy economic growth, manageable taxes, resources, and a growing labor market. Learn what it's like to start and run a business in Arizona.

Michigan presents unique challenges and opportunities for small business owners. Learn about the environment for businesses in Michigan.

National Small Business Week is a great time to start getting involved in your local community. Here’s how — and why — to engage with it.

Find out the different types of insurance risks for your business and how to mitigate them.

Looking for the right place to start a business? Find out what it's like to own and operate a small business in Texas.

These unique delivery services make use of modern technology to deliver the things you need on demand or as a subscription.

The difference between being an entrepreneur and a business owner may lie in your company's legal status – and your personality.

Small business insurance can protect your company’s assets when something unexpected happens. Here’s how to choose the best insurance for your needs.

A financial crisis can destroy a business, but these five companies rebounded from the brink of bankruptcy. Learn how your business can bounce back too.

Want to start a retail business but can't afford an expensive commercial storefront? Here are a few budget-friendly alternatives.

Characteristics such as a capacity to network and other specific skills can help gauge entrepreneurial success. Learn traits that support or hinder it.

Bob’s Burgers is a popular TV series about a restaurateur and his family. It also offers lessons to real-life small business owners.

Alternative lending has become a popular small business financing option, but not all nontraditional loans are good. Look for these six warning signs.

Before you consider a franchise, ensure you understand how it differs from other business models. Learn franchising's benefits and how to open a franchise.

Etsy is an online marketplace where creators sell unique handmade and vintage items. Get inspired by strange Etsy shops that have found success.

Learn what small business experts say are the 20 biggest errors startups make and why new businesses fail.

Looking for an investment? These tips should help you survive the shark tank.

These presidents were also prominent in business either before or after their time in office.

Learn how to identify your niche market, and then create and follow a niche strategy to dominate your business's niche in its industry.

Business opportunities exist for couples who want to run a business together. Learn business ideas for couples and the benefits of couple-based businesses.

Entrepreneurial college graduates may find inspiration in these business ideas.

C2B businesses aim to generate value from their customer base, such as by crowdsourcing ideas or soliciting customer feedback. Learn how a C2B model works.

Education and organization are two keys to ensuring your business is financially healthy.

Consumers value socially responsible businesses that give back. Learn about socially responsible businesses and how to adopt their practices.