We've assembled some great resources for entrepreneurs that can help you to start, grow and manage your business. We are constantly updating our entrepreneurial resources so check back frequently.

Start a Business

• What It Takes To Be An Entrepreneur. Starting a business isn't for everyone. We look at entrepreneurial success factors in detail, with a deep dive on entrepreneur characteristics, entrepreneurial assessments and more. (17 articles)
• Small Business Failure. Why do businesses fail? It's well known that the failure rate for small businesses is high. In these articles, we take a look at business failure rate statistics and examine the reasons why small businesses fail and how entrepreneurs can protect against failure.
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• Starting Your Business. Starting a business can be an exciting venture offering many rewards. However, you must be prepared and you must understand the basics. (33 articles)
• Using Business Incubators When Starting a Business. We take a look at the role that business incubators can play in helping a startup business. If you are thinking about using a business incubator to start a business, these articles will help you with the decision. (1 article)
• Location and Starting a Business. When starting a business, location plays an important role. We offer location-specific advice for new entrepreneurs and explore the role of location when starting a company.
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• Starting Business With Partners. Business partners can help you be successful as an entrepreneur but there are some disadvantages to having business partners. These articles cover many topics pertaining to business partners and entrepreneurship. (3 articles)
• Costs To Start a Business. What does it cost to start a business? We look at startup costs for new companies in detail and examine ways to start a business on the cheap. (3 articles)
• Entrepreneurial Backgrounds. Entrepreneurs come in all shapes and sizes. We offer advice to women entrepreneurs, veteran entrepreneurs, young entrepreneurs, immigrant entrepreneurs, retiree entrepreneurs and other entrepreneurs with distinctive backgrounds. (5 articles)
• What To Expect In The First Year Of Business. You've finally started a new venture. It's your first year of being in business. Here's our perspective on things you can expect during the first year of business. (2 articles)
• Starting a Business With An Invention. Many entrepreneurs start their ventures with an invention. These articles are geared for entrepreneurs who have created inventions. (3 articles)
• Starting a Business Via Network Marketing. Network marketing sometimes gets a bad rap, but, executed properly, it's a highly productive way to start out as an entrepreneur. If you want to learn about how network marketing companies work, these articles are perfect for you. (1 article)
• Starting Online Businesses. These days, you don't need an office or a storefront to start a business. Starting an online business is often easy to do, and it's not uncommon for new online entrepreneurs to get amazing business results by leveraging the power of the Internet. (2 articles)
• Resources When Starting a Business. There are tons of entrepreneur resources out there. We review top entrepreneurial resources and offer our own recommendations on which resources are best for new entrepreneurs who are starting a business for the first time. (7 articles)
• Entrepreneurship and Startup Trends. What are the top trends in entrepreneurship? We keep track of the entrepreneurial trends that impacting entrepreneurs in the United States and around the globe. (1 article)
• Young Entrepreneurs Starting Businesses. Young entrepreneurs are the future. They need to be helped and mentored. We take a look at various resources for young entrepreneurs, young entrepreneur advice and cover several other topic related to young entrepreneurship. (2 articles)

Business Ideas

• Coming Up With Business Ideas. Every new business starts with a business idea. We discuss how people come up with business ideas, what constitutes a good business idea, and how to choose the business type that is right for you. (10 articles)
• Evaluating Business Ideas. Learn how to evaluate a business idea. Before starting a business, make sure your business concept is right for you and is right for the markets you are targeting. We discuss common approaches to evaluating business ideas. (8 articles)
• Example Business Ideas. Explore our list of business ideas. If you need an idea for a business, this is a great place to start. (4 articles)

• Buying a Business. The easiest way to start a business is to buy a business. Learn what it takes to buy an existing business. (23 articles)
• Writing a Business Plan. Planning is one of the most important aspects of starting a business. Proper planning is needed for success in business and, for that matter, anything you do in life. (36 articles)
• Raising Money. All businesses require some form of financing. Learn about raising capital, borrowing money and managing the financial operations of your business. (67 articles)
• Forming a Company. Interested in setting up a company or corporation? If you are selling goods or services, you ought to consider forming a corporation or limited liability company for your business activities. (23 articles)
• Small Business Marketing. Good marketing plans and programs will make for a successful startup. Learn about small business marketing basics. (157 articles)
• Naming and Branding. Naming companies and naming products sounds simple enough, but the choices you make can determine whether your business succeeds or fails. (20 articles)
• Small Business Advertising. Advertising is a great way for SMBs to attract new customers. In this series of articles, we offer useful advertising advice for business owners. (34 articles)
• Small Business Public Relations. In the world of entrepreneurship, public relations is perhaps the most undervalued marketing technique. It costs very little to launch a PR program but PR results, achieved through an aggressive PR campaign, can be nothing less than incredible. (7 articles)
• Small Business Customer Service Advice. How's your customer service? Keep customers satisfied and you're on your way to business success. We offer useful customer service tips and advice. (27 articles)
• Entrepreneurial Selling. Selling capabilities are a major growth engine for your business, as well as a wonderful source of customer feedback. How do you build effective selling capabilities? These articles show you how it's done. (64 articles)
• Leadership. To build your business, you must be an effective leader. Find out more about the role of leadership in building a successful company. (59 articles)
• Business Strategies. Good entrepreneurs understand the role of business strategy in growing a business. Here, we discuss numerous business strategies that might work for you. (93 articles)
• Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurs. Protecting intellectual property is critical to the success of the business. We help you to understand what it takes to protect your product names, taglines, ideas and inventions. (20 articles)
• Articles on Exporting. Small businesses doing business internationally? You bet! The world is yours for the taking. These articles teach you how to get started with exporting and export your way to business success! (27 articles)

Human Resources

• Hiring Employees. Good employees can be a huge asset for a small business. In our articles about hiring employees, we offer tips on how to hire the best employees. (23 articles)
• Employee Leasing. Leasing employees has become a popular option. With employee leasing, you can let another firm worry about things like payroll and administering benefits while you focus your attention on your business and achieving your business goals. (1 article)
• Work Visas. Hiring foreign employees can be a confusing task. We walk you through work visas, green cards, immigration laws and other topics related to employing workers from other countries. (1 article)
• Compensating Employees. Learn about best practices for employee compensation at small businesses. Our artices cover salary levels, pay for performance compensation and a variety of other topics related to compensating small business employees. (12 articles)
• Employee Benefits. Employee benefits play a big role in attracting talented employees. We help you understand the pros and cons associated with various employee perks and benefit plans. (10 articles)
• Employee Wellness. Show your employees some love with employee wellness programs. We've seen employee wellness initiatives do some amazing things. We can say, without hesitation, that employee wellness is win-win for business owners and their employees. (5 articles)
• Employee Handbooks. Creating an employee handbook seems like a simple task at first blush. In fact, putting together an employee handbook involves making hundreds of difficult decisions. Our articles cover the full table of contents for an employee handbook, with numerous tips on how to create an effective employee handbook. (2 articles)
• Internship Programs. Find a business that is doing well and odds are they offer internship programs. You can do the same, after reading our informative articles on how to setup an internship program and best practices for hiring interns. Enjoy! (1 article)
• Managing Employees. Managing employees is a challenge. We look at how to keep employees motivated, improve employee productivity, and get the best possible results from your staff. (24 articles)
• Evaluating Employees. Just like high school students, employees need report cards so they know how they are doing. Our articles cover the gamut, everything from how to write good employee performance reviews to how to define employee performance metrics . Seriously, if you're looking for insights on evaluating employees, this is one-stop resource for great employee evaluation tips and advice. (8 articles)
• Training Workers. As a small business owner, the success of your business is closely tied to how well-trained your employees are. We take a look at best practices for worker training, including everything from brown bag lunches to creating an organizational culture that values learning and offers extensive training opportunities to employees. (4 articles)
• Mentoring Programs. As noted by The Beatles, we all could use a little help from our friends. When it comes to small business, the best help comes in the form of strong mentoring programs. Learn how to make mentoring part of your company culture. You'll be amazed at the results. (3 articles)
• Retaining Employees. Employee retention should be a top priority for every business owner. After all, it's tough to find good employees, so, once you've got them, make sure you keep them. We take a look at what companies can do to retain good employees. (3 articles)
• Terminating Employees. Letting workers go is never a pleasant task. Moreover, fired employees sometimes will counter with a wrongful termination lawsuit. Fortunately, our articles on terminating employees help you to understand how to fire employees properly, with dignity, and in a way that avoids potential problems. (10 articles)
• HR Compliance. When it comes to HR compliance, you can't afford not to follow applicable rules and regulations. Our articles on HR compliance issues are designed to help small businesses navigate their way around the laws and avoid getting in trouble. (4 articles)
• HR Policies. Get the inside scoop on HR policies. Defining smart HR policies can make your organization more efficient and save you from experiencing common small business HR problems. (6 articles)
• Telecommuting. Whether you've got employees working at home or road warriors doing business on the road, you'd do well to keep up to speed on the latest telecommuting trends. These articles on small business telecommuting can help you get started with telecommuting and get the best possible results. (1 article)
• Workers Compensation. Workers compensation is both a blessing and a curse for small business owners. We drill down into workers compensation and offer advice that could save you a ton of money. (9 articles)
• Unemployment Benefits. Every payroll, you make your contribution to the unemployment insurance system. Yet many business owners don't understand how unemployment benefits work and how smart HR policies can lower your unemployment payroll taxes. (1 article)
• ESOPs. Wondering how Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) work? Check out our easy-to-follow articles on setting up ESOPs and learn about the benefits of ESOPs. When properly designed, an ESOP can unleash incredible power. Learn more and then decide if they are right for you and your business. (1 article)
• Workplace Diversity. When it comes to workplace diversity, there are laws and then there's karma and doing the right thing. Embrace diversity in the workplace and be a positive force in the world! (6 articles)
• Workplace Safety. Why is workplace safety important? What can be done to improve workplace safety? Our workplace safety articles can help you make your business safe and sound. (5 articles)
• Minimum Wage. How much is minimum wage in my state? Why do we have a minimum wage? We take a look at the differing minimum wages, from state to state, and offer our own thoughts on the role of the minimum wage in a modern economy. (51 articles)
• Online Tools For Entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs need good tools to build successful businesses. We've created these online business tools to help you achieve your business goals. (4 articles)
• Legal Information for Entrepreneurs. There are a ton of legal resources available on the Web, and we are one of many good sources for legal information. We've got everything from advice on how to find a good lawyer to sample contracts and sample legal agreements. (29 articles)
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act. We take a deep dive into the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. There are plenty of entrepreneurial opportunities in this Act, plus you can now impress your friends with your knowledge of Sarbox at cocktail parties. (13 articles)
• Accounting for Entrepreneurs. Bookkeeping and accounting are critical in helping owners track their money to ensure that their ventures stay afloat. (46 articles)
• Small Business Development Centers (SBDC). Looking for help starting a business? America's SBDCs are a well-kept secret. They give free consulting to entrepreneurs and small business owners. (1 article)
• Small Business Credit Cards. Read these helpful articles on small business credit cards before you get a business credit card. We also offer a comprehensive list of business credit cards. (16 articles)
• NonProfit Management. Nothing is more noble than starting a nonprofit organization. Don't let anything or anyone stop you in your quest to help others. (21 articles)
• Mission Statements. We're on a mission to discuss mission statements. Are they the key to business success or are they much ado about nothing? (10 articles)
• Tax Tips for Entrepreneurs. Looking for small business tax tips? We teach you about tax breaks and deductions available to entrepreneurs, explain tax jargon, and show you how to avoid common tax filing errors. (39 articles)

Running a Business

• Small Business Banking. For a small business, banks play a crucial role. These articles on small business banking topics cover everything from choosing a small business bank to switching banks to remote check deposit. (2 articles)
• Business Phone Systems. Choosing business phone systems sounds simple enough. Once you get started, however, you realize there are a dizzing arrays of choices for office phone systems. We cover everything you need to know about buying a phone system for your business. (3 articles)
• Taking Credit Cards. Taking credit cards allows businesses to access revenues that might not otherwise be attainable. We cover the basics of accepting credit cards, credit card gateways, chargebacks, credit card fraud and more. (3 articles)
• Negotiations. Having good business negotiation skills can give you an edge over the competition. We discuss how to negotiate well and cover the best negotiation techniques for business owners. (3 articles)
• Small Business Cars and Trucks. Buying small business cars and small business trucks is a challenge. What vehicle purchases can be deducted as a business expense? What's the best truck to buy for a business? We answer your questions regarding business vehicles, deducting car purchases, buying a truck for a business, and much more. (2 articles)
• Operating Your Startup Business. Running a small business requires continual vigilance and response to challenges--both internal and external. Whether you're selecting a payroll service or buying office supplies, it's important to make good decisions. (99 articles)

Operations Management

• Quality. Quality is what customers want and what they pay for. Learn about quality concepts and techniques that can lead your organization to greatness. (6 articles)
• Inventory. From raw materials to work-in-process inventory to finished goods, inventory represents a large investment. In these articles, we discuss how companies can master the art of inventory management. (6 articles)
• Capacity Planning. How good is your organization at capacity requirements planning? We take a look at capacity planning strategies, tools, processes, methodologies, best practices and software. (2 articles)
• Real Estate Decisions. For most entrepreneurs, leasing office space and other real estate decisions can be daunting tasks. There are many costly mistakes that can be made -- we help you avoid them. (120 articles)
• Franchising. We cover everything from finding a franchise to purchase to daily operations to working well with your franchisor. Here's everything you need to know about franchises. (86 articles)
• Selling a Business. Selling your business is one of the most important things you'll ever do. Unlike most business decisions, you'll only do this once so it's got to be done right. (40 articles)
• Home Business. Starting a home-based business? Make sure you check out our articles on starting and operating home-based small businesses. (25 articles)
• Small Business Technology. Small business technology experts know that technology is the key to unleashing the full power of any business. (57 articles)
• Business Travel Advice. Business travel can be expensive and stressful...but it doesn't have to be. We offer a few ideas on how to do business travel well. (12 articles)
• Business Finance. Get up to speed on the latest business finance topics. These articles are written exclusively for entrepreneurs who need to understand the intricacies of finance. (77 articles)
• Advice for Retailers. If you own a retail business, this is the site for you. We offer a wealth of useful advice and guidance for small business retailers. (14 articles)
• Entrepreneurship for Scientists. Some scientists make great entrepreneurs while others struggle to make the adjustment. We provide some great entrepreneurial resources to you scientists who are busy reinventing the world as we know it. (23 articles)
• Administrative Professionals. We offer helpful office management tips and advice -- must-read articles for administrative professionals, executive assistants, and office managers. (21 articles)
• Family-Owned Businesses. Family business face unique challenges. These family business articles provide useful advice to businesses that are owned by or employ family members. (14 articles)
• Good Businesses to Start. Some businesses are better than others, but ultimately it's best to do what you love. Here are a few good businesses you can start and some specifics on how to become an entrepreneur. (18 articles)
• Making Money in the Energy Industry. Energy is a scare commodity these days, and that presents some great opportunites for entrepreneur. (11 articles)
• Starting a Hedge Fund. Hedge funds are all the rage. Why not start a hedge fund for yourself? Here's how to do it. (15 articles)
• Payroll Service Information and Reviews. Somebody has to try to be the best source of information on payroll services. Who better than us?! Enjoy our payroll service reviews and other articles on payroll services. (25 articles)
• Productivity Tips. Get an edge on the competition by being more organized and more productive. We've collected some of the best business productivity tips around. (29 articles)
• Business Advice for Bad Econonomic Times. There's plenty of business advice on what to do in a bad economy. We're collecting business tips for a down economy that will hopefully help entrepreneurs make it through to good economic times. (12 articles)
• Small Business Websites. If you are new to small business websites and want to get your business on the web, these articles can help. (19 articles)
• Search Engine Optimization. Coming up high in the search engines is easier than you might think. It's work, to be sure, but it's not rocket science. (9 articles)
• Online Reputation Management. Managing online reputations is very important to business owners. There are even online reputation management firms that specialize in improving Web reputations! (1 article)
• Search Engine Marketing. Are you buying pay-per-click ads? If not, we show you how to get started. If yes, we help you do it better. (7 articles)
• Social Marketing Optimization. Using social networking sites and social networking tools to promote your business? If not, it's time to learn how to use social marketing to power up your business growth. (16 articles)
• Free Sample Business Forms. Searching for free business forms? We may have a sample business form that will do exactly what you need. (1 form)
• Business Lessons from the Jungle. Entrepreneurs can learn many good business lessons from animals. Millions of years of evolution show us what works and what doesn't work in nature...and we can apply those lessons when starting and growing a business. (1 article)
• Negotiating Tips. Learn how to be a great negotiator. We offer entrepreneurs advice on negotiations, negotiation training and various negotiation techniques. (5 articles)
• Small Business Insurance. Our small business insurance articles discuss small business health insurance, property insurance, workers' compensation, liability insurance, dental insurance, key man insurance and other types of small business commercial insurance. (26 articles)
• Global Entrepreneurship. We explore how entrepreneurs are doing around the globe and how entrepreneurship is contributing to the national economic growth of many countries. (13 articles)
• Doing Business in China. For entrepreneurs who want to capitalize the many business opportunities in China, we've written a series of articles on doing business in China. (36 articles)
• Entrepreneur Stories and Featured Entrepreneurs. We love nothing better than to share some real-world entrepreneurial stories with you. (235 articles)
• Employee to Entrepreneur. How do you go from working as an employee to being an entrepreneur? We talk to dozens of entrepreneurs about the transition from having a boss to being the boss. (36 articles)
• Business Ethics. We take a look at the role of business ethics in entrepreneurship. (5 articles)
• Good Business Books. We showcase some of the best business books we've read recently. Remember, increase your knowledge or you will decrease it! (9 articles)
• Studying Entrepreneurship. Can entrepreneurship be learned in school? Our articles on studying entrepreneurship examine the interplay between entrepreneurship and academics. (13 articles)
• How To Make Money When You Are A Kid. Kids can be entrepreneurs too! We offer tons of good ways for kids to make money. (5 articles)
• Social Entrepreneurship. Do well, do good. Social entrepreneurs use their businesses and their business acumen to help achieve valueable social goals. (36 articles)
• Mergers and Acquisitions. Learn about mergers and acquisitions. We've got articles covering everything from the rationale for acquisitions to how to select an investment banker to help with M&A activity. (2 articles)
• Veteran Entrepreneurs. For this nation's valued veterans, we have created helpful resources to assists veterans in all matters pertaining to business ownership, from startup to expansion. (1 article)
• Women Entrepreneurs. Women entrepreneurs rock! We've got advice for female entrepreneurs that will make starting and growing a woman-owned business a blast. (2 articles)
• Small Business Experts. Get advice from the world's top small business experts. Well-known experts on small business offer advice on a variety of topics. (1 article)
• Small Business Economics. We discuss the overall economy and the small business economy. We also introduce entrepreneurs to some basic economics concepts that might come in handy. (25 articles)

Small Business Demographics

• Number of Small Businesses in the United States. Looking for reliable small business statistics? Estimates vary regarding the number of small businesses in the United States. We've got the latest small business census information for the country and for individual states. (51 articles)
• Small Business Lender Directory. Thinking about getting a small business loan? We tell you where to get a small business loan. Includes state and city bank directories.
• Useful Web Sites for Entrepreneurs. The definitive list of great resources for entrepreneurs.
• Best Entrepreneurial Blogs. A list of blogs for entrepreneurs, including only entrepreneurial blogs that we think are worth reading.
• Entrepreneurial Resources by State. Pick a state, any state. We've culled together a list of the best business resources for you in your state.
• Resources for Young Entrepreneurs. If you are a young, aspiring entrepreneur, you will enjoy this list of entrepreneurial resources for young entrepreneurs.
• Resources for African American Entrepreneurs. Our list of resources for African American entrepreneurs is updated frequently.
• Resources for Hispanic Entrepreneurs. Hispanic entrepreneurs can find a host of good resources here.
• Resources for Asian Entrepreneurs. We've identified a list of resources for Asian entrepreneurs. Come back soon for even more great resources!
• Resources for Native American Entrepreneurs. If you are a Native American business owner or entrepreneur, these resources will help you to start or grow a business.
• Resources for Gay Entrepreneurs. This list of resources for gay entrepreneurs will come in handy.
• Resources for Women Entrepreneurs. Great resources for women entrepreneurs are widely available. We make it easy to find the best small business resources for women.
• Lists of Small Business Incubators. Looking for a business incubator in your state? You've come to the right place.
• Lists of Angel Investors. If you have a good business plan and are looking to raise money, try an angel investor group. We help you find one in your area.
• Lists of Venture Capital Firms. We can't make them invest in you, but at least we can help you to find them. This is a list of venture capital firms, sorted by state.
• Lists of Franchise Opportunities. Our franchise directory -- starting a business might be easier than you think. Our list of franchise opportunites might contain your dream business.
• Lists of Businesses for Sale. Find businesses for sale near you. We've aggregated the best business-for-sale listings for you so you can easily find a business to buy. Listings include for-sale-by-owner businesses and business broker listings.
• Recommended Products and Services for Entrepreneurs. You can spend your time looking for things that will help you grow your business or you can cut to the chase and look at what we believe are some great products and services for entrepreneurs.
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