Business Opportunities
The Pros of Planting Startups in Smaller Cities
Quality of life and local incentives can lend a competitive advantage to entrepreneurs when they need it most
Quality of life and local incentives can lend a competitive advantage to entrepreneurs when they need it most
The $250,000 Small Business Tax Question
New data released by the bipartisan Tax Policy Center show that most small business owners won't be taxed at higher rates under...
New data released by the bipartisan Tax Policy Center show that most small business owners won't be taxed at higher rates under...
Before You Start a Business, Do an Internship
One inexpensive way to avoid mistakes when you launch your own venture? Intern at a company in the industry you're heading for
One inexpensive way to avoid mistakes when you launch your own venture? Intern at a company in the industry you're heading for
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BusinessWeek.com - President Obama recently unveiled plans to spur lending to small businesses. Experts detail the benefits and drawbacks of taking on debt
• The Right People vs. Getting the People Right
BusinessWeek.com - Now's the time to put your weakest players through a development program or make them available to the industry, says Keith McFarland
• Can Obama Jolt Small Business Lending?
BusinessWeek.com - The Administration offers a package of help for small businesses, but the program carries some risks for Uncle Sam
• Stimulus Prompts Small Business Loan Scams
BusinessWeek.com - Though the SBA doesn't give stimulus package loans directly to small businesses, savvy scammers would have you believe otherwise
• Start a Restaurant in a Down Economy
Entrepreneur.com - So you're thinking about opening a restaurant. The allure of fame and fortune seduces you, your love of food drives you, and you want to heat up your life in an exciting ...
• Why You Should Buy a Business
Entrepreneur.com - As someone who helps prospective and existing business owners for a living, I am heartened by all the media attention aimed at helping people find employment and survive this ...
• After Layoffs, Starting a Business from Scratch
BusinessWeek.com - Plenty of employees have visions of launching their own ventures. Layoffs are spurring some of them to make the plunge
• Four Keys to Warding Off Challengers
BusinessWeek.com - All companies, regardless of resources or size, can employ straightforward strategies to keep their competitors from overtaking them
• How to Spot the Recovery
BusinessWeek.com - Tech consultant Gene Marks describes the tools and bellwethers he uses to estimate when business will pick up
• Who's to Blame When Growth Stalls?
BusinessWeek.com - Guilty feelings and finger-pointing won't help. Instead, ensure that trust, consensus, and clarity are reestablished among senior management
• Finding Money for a CSA Venture
BusinessWeek.com - To get started in community-supported agriculture, consider various business models, prepare a business plan, then approach local lenders and your state government to raise capital
• Buying the Business Where You Work
BusinessWeek.com - First understand the tax implications and determine what the business is worth. Then take the time to know your options in terms of financing the deal
• At DEMO, VCs Have Stern Advice for Startups
BusinessWeek.com - With less money available to entrepreneurs and with fewer startups being bought, VCs are pushing portfolio companies to focus on frugality
• First Global Xpress Delivers Packages Faster and Cheaper
BusinessWeek.com - Using commercial airlines, rather than their own fleet, gives Justin Brown and James Dowd a competitive advantage
• What to Do if Your Startup Is Failing
BusinessWeek.com - The founder of Silicon Alley Reporter and Mahalo.com offers advice from the trenches to entrepreneurs in trouble
• Crafting: A Silver Lining in a Tough Economy
Entrepreneur.com - In economic times like these, the urge to hunker down in your house, limit spending and jump off the merry-go-round of shopping, credit and consumerism can be strong. And one way ...
• Iman's Mass-Market Distribution Model
BusinessWeek.com - The ex-supermodel on why she launched her cosmetics line and pushed for placement next to major brands, not "ethnic" products
• Government Resources for Entrepreneurs
BusinessWeek.com - From tax advice to government contracting, the SBA and other agencies as well as advocacy groups are increasing outreach efforts online
• Three Steps to a Sound Business Model
BusinessWeek.com - Investors are paying more attention than ever to startups' business models. Here's how to make yours bulletproof
• To Beat Recession, Indies Launch Buy-Local Push
BusinessWeek.com - Small business owners are banding together to encourage consumers to shop nearby independents. Would such a campaign help your business?