Opening a retail store requires more careful planning than meets the eye, especially in today’s competitive landscape. To open a successful brick-and-mortar store, you need a business plan including market research and a legal structure for your business, an ideal storefront location, startup funding, products, and a team of employees ready to sell. Learn how…
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Best States to Open a Cannabis Business in 2019
Looking to be the next marijuana millionaire? Getting an early piece of the rapidly growing pot pie is a smart move. According to Marijuana Business Daily, the booming industry saw retail sales hit $9.7 billion in 2018 from $6.6 billion in 2017, and that’s slated to double by 2022. New bars for cannabis revenue are…
19 Best Startup Ideas for Businesses in 2018
In 2017, the business startup rate in the US was 9.4 percent, with as many as 95 percent of new startups expecting better business conditions as they grow. If you’re looking to launch your own venture, these 25 startup business ideas could be your perfect starting point. Here are the top 19 startup ideas for…
The Best Places to Live for Work-Life Balance: Top Cities Compared
If you ask someone what’s important about their work and life, chances are that “balance” is the answer. Unfortunately, while work-life balance is important for most, many don’t even know the elements necessary for achieving it, let alone where to go find it. To help you identify the best places to live a quality life,…
Top 30 Business Philosophy Examples from the Pros
According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), about 33 percent of all businesses will fail during their first two years. This is why it’s important that business owners are guided by principles to reach company goals every day. We asked the experts to share the business philosophy they live by that helps them stay focused…
Top 25 Bitcoin Business Ideas from the Pros
The evolution of the cryptocurrency industry has gained momentum recently, providing people with different ways to earn income. There are many business opportunities that support the cryptocurrency industry. To help you get started, we spoke with the experts who shared their bitcoin business ideas and how to incorporate bitcoins and/or other cryptocurrencies into your business….
How to Write a Mission Statement in 6 Steps + Template
A mission statement is a short, meaningful phrase that summarizes the purpose that drives your business. Similar to your business’ vision (the “what”) and values (the “how”), your mission statement answers the question of why you do what you do. We’ll take you through a simple six-step process to develop your business mission statement. We’ll…
Top 20 Business Ideas for Teens in 2018
With today’s technology, teenagers have better chances of making it big in the business world — Mark Zuckerberg started Facebook in his dorm room at Harvard. If you’re a teen and want to start a business of your own, here’s a list of business ideas and some general tips to help get you started. Here…
Best States to Start a Business in 2018: Definitive Ranking of All 50 States
As of 2016, there were almost 30 million small businesses in the United States. To succeed, small businesses need a favorable economic environment to limit costs, a high-quality labor market, and a local quality of life that attracts both employees and clients. We compiled and analyzed publicly available data for all 50 states to compile…
20 Pro Tips to Keep Business & Personal Expenses Separate
Your business is a separate entity from your personal life. Even though you may have used your personal assets to start a business, it’s important to set a clear boundary between your business and personal finances, even during your business’s early stages. This article lists key expert tips for keeping or stopping your funds from…
How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Indiana
In this guide you’ll learn all the details you need to know to get your license and become a real estate agent in Indiana. You’ll learn the basic real estate licensing requirements in Indiana, information about the exam including pass rates and test prep, reciprocity rules, county by county breakdowns of the most expensive real…
Restarting a Business that’s Inactive – What You Need to Know
A small business may become inactive in one of two ways. Your business may become legally inactive if you don’t file required forms or if business licenses or permits expire. Alternatively, even if your business is legally active, you may come to a point where you’re not actively promoting your business or generating revenue. At…