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Are you a veteran or service-disabled veteran? Interested in launching your own business? According to the latest SBA data, of the 27.1 million non-farm businesses in the U.S., 2.4 million are owned...
by FranchiseKing on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 08:44
If you’re a US military veteran interested in becoming the owner of a franchise, there are thousands of opportunities for you to explore. It’s easy to become a bit overwhelmed with all of...
by Caron_Beesley on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 - 07:04
Starting a business? Confused about the planning, legal and regulatory steps you should follow? Did you know that home-based businesses are required to hold permits to operate legally in most states...
by Tim Berry on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 - 20:05
I’m not a numbers person by nature. I was a writer first, then a journalist, before I got into business. I’ve learned the hard way, though, that managing the basic numbers is critical to...
by Karen Mills on Thursday, April 19, 2012 - 16:36
Graduation season is right around the corner and to help grads that are looking to start a small business, SBA and the U.S. Department of Education will host a Twitter Q & A Session on April 25...
by Caron_Beesley on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 - 07:24
Want to take your restaurant on the road? Interested in starting a food-service business that affords lower overhead costs than a bricks and mortar restaurant? Starting a mobile food concession...
by Caron_Beesley on Thursday, April 12, 2012 - 07:11
Entrepreneur and founder of The Body Shop Anita Roddick once said: “Nobody talks about entrepreneurship as survival, but that's exactly what it is and what nurtures creative thinking....
by nicoj on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 - 10:08
After gathering feedback in small business focus groups in Baltimore, Richmond and Washington D.C., SBA is moving ahead with a series of communication initiatives that highlight how its programs and...
by FranchiseKing on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 - 08:20
Technology has certainly made an impact on the way we do business these days. It’s practically impossible to run a small business without it. In the world of franchising, technology is a very...
by Caron_Beesley on Thursday, March 29, 2012 - 07:14
Are you writing a business plan? Planning to expand into new markets? Then it’s worth knowing that Uncle Sam offers access to free data that can help you understand your market and analyze...

by Caron_Beesley on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 07:54