Do you dream of starting a nonprofit organization to support a cause you’ve always cared about? More and more people are interested in working for, supporting, or even starting nonprofits these days. Here are some things to consider before you get started. Nonprofit basics First, do you know what a nonprofit is? I’ve run into […]
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We Americans tend to have mixed feelings about our government. Many of us want more help from it, while others would like the government to just leave us alone. That’s pretty much the sentiment of small business owners, too. In the WASP Barcode Technologies’ 2017 State of Small Business Report, we found that half of the
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Once upon a time, not too terribly long ago, Sara Blakely had a party to attend. Back then, she sold fax machines door-to-door, and had saved up her money to buy an expensive pair of white pants. She wanted a seamless look under said pants (read: no panty lines or body jiggles) so she put
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Starting a business requires paying attention to numerous details, including many that have legal significance. But when entrepreneurs have so much to juggle and stay aware of, slip-ups can happen. The list of potential missteps is long. I am sharing several of those mistakes to give you a feel for what could set you up for
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Interested in joining a coworking space, but uncomfortable at the thought of being in a male-dominated environment? You may want to consider becoming a member of a women-only coworking space. From coast to coast, the successful rise of these coworking spaces can be summed up in one word: community. Creating brick and mortar spaces that
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Who are America’s small business owners and entrepreneurs? The answers vary depending on whom you ask. Some believe entrepreneurs are fast-growth tech businesses, while others insist true small business owners can only be found on Main Street. While we don’t have a definitive answer, the people at Lendio examined several data sources, surveyed their customers
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When you’re starting a new business, do you really need a business plan? Let’s face it: When you’re excited about your great new business idea and can’t wait to get going, the last thing you want to do is a sit down and spend weeks or months crafting a business plan. As the world of
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By Robyn Howard Do you ever feel like you want to close the doors of your small business for good? Well, you are not alone, and giving up shouldn’t necessarily be your first option. Many successful businesses we look up to today have been there too. Sales hitting rock bottom, the business itself sinking deeper
By Zachary Shor Starting a janitorial company seems easy. Buy some mops and brooms, incorporate the business, and you’re ready to go. Right? Not so fast. The janitorial business does have a low barrier to entry. Almost anyone can afford to get one started. And, if you want to do all the janitorial work yourself,
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Did you know that business plans come in not one, but two categories? More often than not, when we think of a business plan we think of a traditional format. This means a hefty document, about 30 to 40 pages in length, written three to five years out that outlines every detail that can contribute
