Saturday, November 28, 2009

Starting a Small Business

How to Start Your Own Business and Keep Your Sanity

How can you go from employed to self-employed without going crazy? more >>

5 Silver Linings (That's Right!) of the Recession

The recession has a hidden bright side. more >>

The 7 Best States to Start a Business

Ranking the states based on how friendly they are to entrepreneurs. more >>

Best Small Business to Start: Financial Adviser

Best Small Business to Start: Financial Adviser. more >>

Best Small Business to Start: Online Art Dealer

There is always travel involved in the art world, whether to another country to find emerging artists. more >>

Best Small Business to Start: Online Consignment

Best Small Business to Start: Career Counselor or Coach

Top small-business ideas in a struggling economy. more >>

Best Small Business to Start: Computer Services

The median annual wage for computer support specialists in May 2007 was $45,300. more >>

Best Small Business to Start: Energy Auditing

Environmental awareness prompts rise in energy auditing opportunities more >>

Best Small Business to Start: Manager, Online Farmers' Market

The key is to maintain a product base while introducing new discoveries to keep customers coming back. more >>

Best Small Business to Start: Outsourcing Manager

Businesses of all types are willing to pay to outsource services they did themselves. more >>

One Way Out of the Credit Crunch: Retirement Savings?

Some entrepreneurs are using retirement money to fund their start-up more >>

Using Your Nest Egg to Start a Small Business

Some entrepreneurs tap retirement funds for business ventures. more >>

How to Earn Money from Blogging

Starting a website can provide a secondary income. more >>

New Business Idea: Pet Sharing

Entrepreneurs should take a look at Zipcar for dogs and cats. more >>

3 Mistakes First-Time Entrepreneurs Should Avoid

If you go out on your own, steer clear of these mistakes. more >>

3 Ways to Get Start-up Cash During Tough Times

Consider these additional sources of capital. more >>

Starting a Small Business in a Bad Economy

Smart entrepreneurs can be successful even in tough times. more >>

Green Entrepreneurship Start-Up Ideas Abound

It doesn't take a lot of time to enter this booming market. more >>

A Venture Capital Crunch?

Entrepreneurs need to shift focus or find alternative sources of funding. more >>

Is Peer-to-Peer Lending a Solution for Start-ups?: Q&A with Paul Dholakia of Rice University

A new study says online lending may be advantageous for subprime or minority borrowers. more >>

How to Raise Money for Your Start-up

Serial entrepreneur G.L. Hoffman offers 20 pieces of advice on raising money from outside investors. more >>

Only Fools Rush Into Business Partnerships

Questions to consider before you get a partner for your start-up. more >>

Hacking Through Legal Red Tape Might Require Help

Small businesses sometimes need legal advice, especially those in inner cities and with low incomes. more >>

5 Things Entrepreneurs Should Know About Business Partners

With more online avenues, finding a fellow entrepreneur can be easy—and profitable more >>

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