Your Guide to Starting Your Own Business

Many business owners get by with a little help from their friends. Bank of America explored how they feel about it.

First impressions make or break your company. Follow these tips on writing an effective "About" page for your business's website.

If your business is growing quickly, you may want to expand your operations beyond your state's borders. Here's what you need to know about the process.

Agile scrum methodology is sprint-based project management system whose goal is to deliver the highest value to stakeholders.

From singers and actors to athletes and reality TV stars, here are 25 celebrities entrepreneurs find inspiring.

A toll-free phone number is not for every business.

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

Many presidents were businessmen either before or after their time in office. Here's a list of some of the most notable names to hold sway in both the private and public sector.

How much does Walmart actually cost a local economy? One researcher working for a local community groups says it's a lot if you live in a town that already has all the stores it needs.

Lemonade stands and lawn mowing are popular ways for kids to earn pocket change, but could they get in legal trouble for their entrepreneurial activities?

Negotiating your first lease for office or retail space can be an intimidating process for new business owners. Here's how to make the process go smoothly.

The financial section of your business plan is crucial to recruiting investors and lenders.

B2C, or business-to-consumer, is the type of commerce transaction in which businesses sell products or services to consumers.

Have you ever thought about starting an independent cleaning service? Here are a few tips to help you get your business up and running.

Resolve the most common challenges of writing a business plan.

Having trouble understanding the definition of economics? Here's a simple breakdown of what economics is.

Eight of the top 10 highest-earning industries for small business ownership are in the blue-collar sector.

A Federal Employer Identification Number is needed for certain businesses.

Are you ready to write a business plan and launch your new company? Follow these five steps to ensure your business plan is comprehensive.

Learn how to find the right business bank account for your small business.

Small businesses significantly impact big businesses. As a small business owner, learn how to use that influence to your advantage.

A business plan is your roadmap to success. Here are key tips for writing a good one

To make your business idea a reality, you need a business plan. These simple business plan templates will get you started.

Hiring a consultant can help businesses improve performance and make necessary changes to achieve success.

Podcasts are a quick and easy way to glean new tips or get inspired when you're short on time.

What's it like doing business in Wisconsin? Business News Daily interviewed small business owners, lenders and development organizations to find out.

Want to start and run a business in North Carolina? Here's what you need to know.

Want to be the best entrepreneur? Find out how to win the next business plan competition.

Open enrollment time is here again. Here's what you need to know about creating a great benefits package for your employees.

Red's Best uses seafood technology to track how fishermen get their catch to the plate.