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Advice for Religious Entrepreneurs

Advice for Religious Entrepreneurs

Religion and business have much in common. In effect, something is sold and something is bought. In these articles, we offer advice for religious entrepreneurs -- people who are starting organizations where religion plays a central role. Regardless of what religion you embrace, you'll find this advice to be of use.


Starting a Religious Organization

Starting a Religious Organization

Although religious organizations aren't businesses, religious startups have many features in common with business startups, including the need to invest time and effort in planning.

Startup Requirements for a Religious Organization

Startup Requirements for a Religious Organization

In some ways, religious organizations are similar to small businesses. But as a religious startup, there are several additional hoops you will need to jump through, especially if you want to ensure the tax deductibility of donor contributions.

Hiring and HR Considerations for a Religious Startup

The task of hiring a staff of qualified employees is challenging for any startup. For religious startups, the hiring challenge is complicated by at least two additional obstacles.

Tax Consequences of a Religious Organization Startup

Tax Consequences of a Religious Organization Startup

Religious organizations receive special treatment when it comes to federal, state and local taxation.

Finding the Right Location for Your Religious Startup

Just like any other startup organization, location is a top priority for a religious organization.

Getting People in the Door of Your Religious Startup

The idea of starting a religious organization can be exhilarating. You have no shortage of plans and purpose -- but how are you going to actually get people in the door?

Branding a Religious Organization

How important is branding for a church, mosque, temple or synagogue? Religious entrepreneurs who are successful tend to recognize the incredible power of branding and apply it to their religious organization.

Tips for Marketing a Religious Startup

Every successful religious institution is powered in part by good marketing. Learn how to market your church, mosque, temple, or synagogue.

How to Market a Religious Startup Online

Marketing a religious startup online is a smart move. We discuss what you need to know about online marketing if you are starting a new church, mosque, temple or synagogue.

Where Should I Advertise My New Religious Organization?

By advertising your religious organization, you can attract new congregants. Here's some advice on how to advertise your religious organization.

Strategic Planning for a Religious Organization Startup

Strategic Planning for a Religious Organization Startup

Religious organizations that fail to create a strategic plan put themselves at a big disadvantage in what is an increasingly competitive market for congregants.

Religious Organizations: Laying a Foundation for Growth

Growing a religious organization is part art, part science. We explain how you can put in place a plan for growth and how to decide how fast you want your church, mosque, temple or synagogue to grow.

Why Profitability Matters in a Religious Organization Startup

Most religious organizations would prefer to focus on prophets, rather than profits. While faith is the underpinnings of all successful religious organizations, making ends meet is also extremely important.

Top Three Mistakes New Religious Organizations Make

Any new organization, whether it's religious or for-profit, makes mistakes during the startup phase.

Space Concerns for Religious Startups

Space Concerns for Religious Startups

Finding the right space for your religious startup is an essential, yet challenging task.

Signage Tips for New Religious Organizations

Signage Tips for New Religious Organizations

Good signage is a tried and true way for a religious organization to attract new members and foster a sense of community.

Facebook for Churches

Here are three ways churches can use Facebook to grow their congregations and create more meaningful connections with their members.

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