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Business Ideas

Ready to start a business? We'll help you find the perfect business idea.

Strategy

Dig deep into your business idea to discover opportunities and unexpected roadblocks.

Startup

There's more to being a startup than registering a business. The A-Z guide to getting ready to launch your business.

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Steps to Starting a New Business

Launching a new business is a labor of love. This guide will help you think through all that needs to happen before you make your first sale, plus the 90 days after you open.

Guide to Sole Proprietorships

A sole proprietorship is the most common U.S. legal business structure, with minimal startup costs and various tax perks.

Family Businesses That Have Made it Big

Running a business isn’t easy, and building a business with your family can be even harder. Here are eight family businesses that defied the odds and succeeded.

Examples of Famous Businesses That Changed Their Names

Companies might change their names to reflect a new business direction or to escape bad publicity.

10 AI Prompts to Try for Your Small Business

Explore these ready-to-use AI prompts designed to help small business owners save time, spark ideas, and streamline everyday tasks.

A Comprehensive Guide to AI Training for Every Small Business Need

Learn how to build practical AI skills across your business—from leadership and strategy to marketing and human resources—with these resources designed for small business success.

How to Apply for Small Business Tariff Refunds

What we know so far about tariff refunds and how the process will work.

What It Means to Register a DBA

Registering a DBA can give your company a unique identity separate from your personal name and help you enter a new market when the time is right.

Brand Licensing for Small Businesses: Benefits and Risks

Learn how brand licensing works, its benefits and risks, and how small businesses can protect their identity while building licensing partnerships.

How to Write a Nonprofit Business Plan

A nonprofit business plan ensures your organization’s fundraising and activities align with your core mission.