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Business Ideas for Retirees
Retirement is the time where you can tap into that entrepreneurial energy that you simply couldn't juggle with your full-time job. Here are 7 ways to do it.
By: Joyce Walsack

10 Part-time Business Ideas
There are many lucrative job options if you're looking to make money outside your nine to five. Here are 10 part-time business ideas.
By: Joyce Walsack

How to Start a Business in a Few Hours
Follow these five simple steps to get your business up and running today.
By: Kristin Colella

Easy Business Ideas
Whether you're looking to start up a side gig or go into business for yourself full time, here is a list of viable business ideas that are easy to start.
By: Joyce Walsack

How to Write an Executive Summary for Your Business Plan
An executive summary should include a concise overview of your business and pique the interest of readers.
By: Sean Peek

How to Trademark Your Business Name
Registering a trademark for your business can distinguish your brand from its competitors and offer you strong legal recourse for infringement. Here’s how to do it.
By: Sean Peek

Registering A Business With the Federal Government
Registering your business with the federal government enables you to obtain a federal tax ID, trademark patents and tax-exempt status. Here’s how to do it.
By: Sean Peek

One Quarter of Small Businesses Plan to Reinvest in their Enterprises
Small Business Index shows only 27% of owners are increasing investment in their small businesses.
By: Erik J. Martin

5 Business Plan Templates to Help You Succeed
Writing a business plan may not be the most exciting thing, but it is a crucial part of your business’s success. Here are 5 business plan templates to get you started.
By: Sean Peek

Writing a Mission Statement for Your Business
Your business’s mission statement serves as a guiding principle for all your decisions and actions. Here’s how to write one.
By: Sean Peek

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