Your Guide to Starting Your Own Business

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.

C corporations are usually publicly traded companies owned by shareholders. Learn how they differ from other structures and how to start one.

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

Writing a business proposal for your clients? Here's everything you need to know.

Many aspiring entrepreneurs choose direct sales as a path to self-employment. Here's what you need to know if you're interested in independent sales consulting.

Looking for a better way to keep her son's lunch cold, Melissa Kieling got creative and sewed a freezer gel pack inside the lining of a lunchbox. The result? PackIt lunchboxes.

Many U.S. presidents were businessmen before or after their presidential terms. Here's a list of presidents with the entrepreneurial spirit.

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.

Some unusual businesses may seem illegal or unethical but are actually fully lawful. Explore some examples of dicey businesses that are aboveboard.

Not every business idea is a good one. Here's how to tell if your business idea is bad and act on it.

Protecting your business's brand is just as important as creating it. Find out how to apply for a trademark.

A successful pitch to investors can be the difference between your business's failure and success.

Check out a list of 50 inspirational songs for entrepreneurs, curated by successful business owners and CEOs.

Kate Karcher-Clark put her entire life's savings on the line to start her own toy company. Here's how she broke into the industry and achieved her dream.

B2B companies offer products and services for other businesses and organizations. Learn how B2B works, and how it differs from B2C and DTC models.

Where to set up shop is a crucial decision for entrepreneurs. Learn which states have the most SMB-friendly policies for starting and running a business.

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

Want to open a business but not sure where to start? Opening a franchise might be the right option for you.

Do your research before signing anything, and understand that you need to be even more informed than your landlord.

Find out what Dylan Lauren can teach your business.

From choosing the right location to investing in the right technology, here are 10 things you must do before you start a food truck.

Find out what online legal services offer their clients, and what they don't.

The "plus-size" market has expanded to include all manner of lifestyle and home products aimed at making life easier for those considered obese

Peer-to-peer platforms like eBay, Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist could provide an opportunity for a side hustle. Here's how to start a resale business.

Looking to test your business idea? Follow these eight steps to make sure your idea is viable and will help your business succeed.

Learn how to start your own photography business, including estimated startup costs and where to find gigs.

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