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Start-up accelerator programs are popping up all over the country offering industry-focused programs and support for a variety of business owners. Although traditionally focused on high-tech businesses, accelerators now serve a variety of entrepreneurial needs, including those of women. Here are so Read More

By Joel Libava. Sometimes, the best-laid plans don’t pan out.

Take business ownership, for instance. Think about how many businesses are started and closed in the US every year. Not every business makes it. But, every small business owner wants to make it. Why else would someone risk t Read More

If you run an online or retail business, did you know that you might be prohibited from advertising a manufacturer’s products below a certain minimum price?

But how legally enforceable are minimum advertised pricing policies and, as a small business owner, is there a way to get around Read More

Interested in buying a business overseas? Whether you’re looking to expand into new markets or are just planning on funding your retirement plans outside the U.S., there are a number of steps you should take to ensure your new venture goes smoothly. Here are five considerations and issues to bear i Read More

Looking for ways to become a supplier to a larger company? After a small supplier lands a big purchase order or a contract from a bigger company, the small company’s revenues go up 250 percent. But how can a small business go about landing a contract to be part of this lucrative business growth opp Read More

If you’re starting a business, you may be wondering you should incorporate, become an LLC, or operate as a sole proprietor?

But what does being a sole proprietor involve and is it the right structure for your small business? Here’s what you need to know about the advantages and disadva Read More

Trying to grow your business, but thwarted at every turn by problems within your own organization or by external factors such as broken supply chains? For many businesses, the biggest obstacle to growth isn’t poor sales, financing or tough competition; it’s often the business itself! Here are some Read More

As a business owner, it’s important to understand how the Affordable Care Act can affect your business. However, with so many misconceptions about how the Affordable Care Act works, this can be difficult. To clarify the myths versus facts, we’re launching a new blog series called “Myth vs. Fact: T Read More

By Rieva Lesonsky. The Great Recession technically ended back in 2009, but you wouldn’t know it from the way Americans are spending (and saving) these days. With many Americans widely feeling that “we’re not out of the woods yet,” how can your small business develop marketing messages that resonate Read More

In the market for a business loan? Heard about SBA loans but not really sure how they work or how to go about applying for one?

The following are common questions that small business owners have about SBA loan programs and the loan application process. Read More