Your Guide to Starting Your Own Business

The majority of small business loans require a personal guarantee from business owners. Learn how guarantees work, the risks and the requirements.

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

Negotiating a business loan could improve the terms and rates your business accepts. Here's how to negotiate a business loan successfully.

Change.org, the world's largest petition platform, provides a list of the most successful petitions started in 2012.

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

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"...

The hit Fox show is more than just a cartoon — it's a fun, relatable and even inspiring portrayal of what it's like to run a small business.

Business insurance is a necessary expense, but you don't have to spend a fortune. Here's how to save money on your insurance as a small business owner.

This guide explains the benefits of a business phone number and walks you through the steps to obtain a phone number for your company.

The entrepreneurial spirit goes beyond owning a business. It is a way of life and perspective all its own. Here's what it means to be an entrepreneur.

What's the key to running a successful fashion design startup? The perfect business partner.

Measure is pioneering the drones as a service space, which is making UAVs more accessible to companies that are hesitant to maintain their own fleet.

Small businesses and startups work with tight budgets, but some expenses, such as business insurance, may be worth the cost. Here's what you need to know.

P2P lending, where you borrow from individual investors, is a great option for many small businesses. If your credit is good, you can nab low rates.

Seeking money as a startup can be hard, but crowdfunding might be a good alternative. Here's what you should know about this financing option.

Liability insurance is a must for small businesses, but choosing the right plan can be hard. Learn how to choose the right insurance for your business.

Walmart brings advantages and disadvantages to local communities. Learn the true meaning of a Walmart economy and if Walmart is bad for America.

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.

Starting an LLC can seem like a big task, but here's a step-by-step guide on how to start your own, and what to do after you're set up.

Obtaining and managing a small business loan isn't easy. Here are some tips to make process smoother.

Securing a grant for your business can be an important but difficult process. Find out what experts are saying about how to get one.

Most businesses with employees need a federal employer identification number. Here are the different ways you can apply for a FEIN.

Modeled after "Shark Tank," Meda's annual competition will award at least $1 million in financing to up to 20 minority-owned businesses.

Registering your business trademark is a form of protection for your brand. Here's how to do it right.

Tracking business expenses is an important part of managing cash flow and maximizing tax deductions. Here are the business expenses you should track.

Learn the ins and outs of a company merger and the various types of mergers businesses form.

Learn the inner workings of e-commerce businesses and how you can run one.

Stew Leonard's, a micro-chain of fresh food stores in the New York City area, is known for outstanding customer service. It all harks back to the Golden Rule, Says Stew Leonard, Jr.

If you're looking to launch an online business quickly, these 22 ideas can get you up and running by tomorrow.

Thinking about opening a retail store? Check out these 8 tips to help you start a retail business.