There has never been a better time to start a franchise than right now. By the end of 2021, franchising was predicted to recover to…
Articles by Deborah Sweeney
Which states are best to start a business? In 2021, WalletHub ranked Texas, Georgia, California, Florida, and Idaho as the top five states for starting…
What goes in a traditional business plan? A traditional business plan covers the following sections. Executive SummaryBusiness Description, Concept, and StrategyIndustry AnalysisMarket AnalysisOrganization and ManagementFinancial…
The 2021 holiday shopping season is shaping up to be unlike most in recent memory. Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is critical to support…
One of the most popular ways to self-fund a small business is to bootstrap the business. Essentially, bootstrapping means using your own money to pay…
A business owner’s job is never done for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). These businesses must keep a constant eye on maintaining the right business…
There’s plenty of trial and error that goes into starting a small business. But did you know entrepreneurs can avoid making certain registration mistakes? Common…
What is a sole proprietor? A sole proprietor is not a legal entity. The IRS defines a sole proprietor as someone who owns an unincorporated…
Entrepreneurs starting a small business may choose to incorporate from a wide range of business formation options. Some of these entities include forming limited liability…
Filing to incorporate a business as a legal entity is a fairly straightforward process. You choose a state of incorporation, fill out an application specific…