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Creating a new business is not rocket science. Whether you are starting a paper route, or commercializing a complex technology, the same basic principles of success apply. I found this illustrated well in a new book I just finished, “A Paperboy’s Fable,” by a young entrepreneur and writer Deep Pate Read More

If you've never bought a franchise, you need to learn how to do it-and what not to do. One way to learn the things you shouldn't do when buying a franchise is find out what mistakes have been made in the past-so you can avoid them. Like these. Read More

When you launch a small business, you experience a commercial climate driven by technology and employees.

Your reliance on these resources and the products or services you plan to offer determines the liability risks you face and the insurance you need to meet them.

5 liability risks you shou Read More

You’re probably looking for productivity tips because you’re feeling – well, pretty unproductive. It’s easy to get caught up in nonproductive things. Following are 12 productivity tips from 12 unique individuals. Which one will help you out? Read More

You have to spend money to make money. But some small businesses might have a hard time reigning in all of those expenses enough to actually turn a profit.
Luckily, there are tons of little things businesses can do to save some money or cut expenses during leaner times. Here are 50 ways you can sa Read More

As a retired executive I now reflect on my own leadership styles in different situations during my extensive career. My leadership style has evolved over time and I am wondering whether this is related to increasing experience or different situations. I have concluded that leadership styles must be Read More

Wouldn't it be nice if one of your hobbies -- an activity you purely enjoy -- could make you money instead of costing you money? If you've been asking that question, you are not alone. In fact, many people are making money from their hobbies. So how can you join them? Read More

A business partnership can be a great opportunity—diverse skills, someone to bounce ideas off and strategize with, and of course, shared risk. However, with shared risk comes liability. If your partner does something to lose an important client or incurs debt, your finances suffer too. Worse, if th Read More

Having a great team can be a huge benefit to any business. But even if you have the greatest employees, you still need to support them in a number of different ways to get the best possible results. Here are some tips from members of our small business community about supporting your team and getti Read More

With the presidential election now in its final stretch and the debates just getting started, entrepreneurs certainly aren't the only ones taking a closer look at the candidates and their positions. However there are at least three issues in particular that could very well be affected depending on Read More