<p>On average, entrepreneurs need about $65,000 to start a business, two-thirds of which comes from personal savings, according to Babson College in Wellesley, Mass. To account for the other third, owners typically can choose between two types of fin...
<p>If you are thinking about starting a business, by now you’ve mulled over a business plan, thought about what will differentiate you in the market and may have toyed with the name. What many new business owners don’t realize is that one of the most...
<p>Making a decision on the best structure for a business is a very important one, but no single approach works for everybody. Factors to consider include the product or service the company provides, as well as potential liabilities and tax implicati...
<p>Small businesses are critical to our economy. Businesses with fewer than 500 employees make up 99 percent of all businesses, and many of those are startups. The unique challenges that any startups face when compared to established businesses are o...
<p>Obtaining financing for a newer or rapidly growing business can be a challenge for owners who are starting out because they don’t always qualify for conventional loans. Additionally, sometimes more mature businesses could benefit from extended ter...
<p>Research shows that investing in a high-trust workplace culture yields distinct, tangible business benefits. Great workplaces enjoy significantly lower turnover and better financial performance than industry peers. In fact, a study from the Great ...
<p>I’m a Marine, and I’m a banker. My military service made an invaluable impact on my life and armed me with the skills I need to overcome almost any circumstance.</p>
<p>But there’s no straight line from the armed forces to the business world. It t...
