Your Guide to Starting Your Own Business

As a business owner, at what point should you start giving yourself a salary, and how much do you pay yourself? Learn some key salary considerations.

In areas with successful small businesses, real estate value increases.

Entrepreneurs are not motivated by what you may think when starting their own businesses.

Learn the challenges your tech startup may encounter so you can overcome them and achieve success.

The chief security officer for Microsoft outlines what companies should keep in mind when planning their overall security strategies.

Who says a romantic partner can't be a great business partner, too? Here are some ideas for small businesses that couples can start together.

Crowdfunding puts the control back in the hands of startup founders by allowing them to raise capital. Find out how to get started.

Not budgeting enough for startup costs can cause a business to fail. Here are the most important business startup costs entrepreneurs should know about.

Kickstarter isn't the only crowdfunding platform to finance a business. Here are 10 sites you can use to raise money for your startup.

If your business relies of foot traffic, your business's location is crucial to success. Get tips on how to choose the right location for your company.

Find out what you can learn from Curtis Bashaw and the many hotels and properties his companies run.

Robert Herjavec has not traveled the usual path to success. Despite that, he has been able to head up several multimillion dollar companies while also becoming a television celebrity on "Shark Tank"...

Want to get started on an entrepreneurial venture right away? These easy-to-start businesses are great ways to make some extra money in a pinch.

An elevator pitch sums up unique aspects of your business or personal brand and gets a conversation started.

Investors, mentors and advisers all look for different things when listening to a business plan. Here are 6 questions they feel every successful pitch should answer.

For those dreaming big on a small budget, here are a few low-cost businesses to inspire that entrepreneurial passion.

Opening a restaurant will give you a full plate of responsibilities. Here's how to get started.

Starting a business as an immigrant can be challenging yet rewarding. Learn how to find the correct visa and discover the right information and resources.

Read expert advice on whether you should continue college or drop out to start a business.

Small businesses in Maine enjoy accessible capital and reasonable regulations. Learn why Maine is the business-friendliest state.

This guide helps first-time commercial lessees understand what to look for before signing a lease on the place where they hope their business will thrive.

The founder of The Lucky Cupcake Company started her business during a terrible economy. Today, she's expanded beyond cupcakes and runs a successful bakery in her Pennsylvania home town.

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

Anthony Smith, the globe-trotting creator of project management and CRM system Insightly, shares his insights into the world of tech entrepreneurship.

If you could travel nonstop for business, would you? If you said yes, these 11 business ideas might be for you.

These qualities are beneficial to have when you're becoming your own boss.

There are several types of tax ID numbers you might need to run your business. Check out the differences between them.

Al Capone may have been a criminal, but he also knew a thing or two about running a business. His niece, Deirdre Marie Capone, who recently wrote a book about her uncle, gives us some business advice...

Looking for a job that affords you plenty of alone time to recharge your batteries? Here are 16 great career paths for introverted workers.

The barriers to entry are relatively low to drive for Uber or Lyft. Follow these six steps to become a rideshare driver.