Starting and successfully operating a small business can be an overwhelming task for anyone. It was my experience in the U.S. Navy that gave me the opportunity and advantage needed to compete and succeed. More »How the Military Prepared Me to Run a Small Business
When I got out of the Navy, I knew I wanted to start my own business. I moved to Los Angeles and started my own greeting card company. More »How the Navy Helped Me Start a Greeting Card Company
My nine years of service in the U.S. Air Force and degree from the Air Force Academy have been instrumental in my entrepreneurial pursuits. More »How the U.S. Air Force Helped Me Succeed as an Entrepreneur
My husband's love of computers and my knowledge of English and Hebrew became the basis for our tutoring and computer repair business. More »Turning Our Hobbies Into a Small Business
We solved the age-old problem of inventory vs. variety by building a successful clothing retail business around a single children's set, which we manufactured in a rainbow of colors. More »How We Built a Small Business Around a Single Item
When I started my small business writing online content my enthusiasm overcame the fact that I had very little money to market my skills. More »How I Landed My First Large Contract With a $100 Marketing Budget
Your small business must develop its own credit worthiness so your personal credit is not on the line. More »First Person: How I Built Business Credit for My Company
The most wonderful business idea has entered your mind, and you are ready to hit the road running with your new idea. Before you get started and open up your doors, make sure to educate yourself and make a plan. More »Educate Yourself Before You Create Your New Small Business
Managing inventory in a small business is not as simple as it sounds. Sales forecasting, keeping track of inventory, and ordering in bulk are key factors to consider when turning this expense into a profit. More »3 Tips for Managing Small Business Inventory
I absolutely love working for myself, but operating my own business has not been the brainless, hassle-free endeavor I thought it would be. Here are a few aspects of running my own business that I hadn't anticipated. More »6 Unexpected Outcomes of Running My Own Business
As a stay-at-home mom, I started a small business in an unexpected way. More »How I Started a Dry-Flower Decorating Business with No Money
Having strong bookkeeping systems in place when you start your small business can save you time and money. Here are some tips for setting up bookkeeping for a small business. More »Setting Up Bookkeeping for a Small Business
Small business owners sometimes underestimate the importance of reputation and name recognition when it comes to getting customers and growing their businesses. Consider these strategies for marketing your business and building your brand. More »Strategies to Get Your Business Known at Little or No Cost
If you are starting a small business and trying to make a decision about how to manage its financial accounting and reporting, here are some tips on choosing accounting software for small businesses. More »Tips for Choosing Accounting Software for Small Businesses
Small businesses don't want to have to deal with disasters, but keeping one in mind throughout the life of your small business can save your livelihood. More »5 Simple Steps to Prepare Your Small Business for Natural Disasters
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