My Single City allows users to search and filter for singles in their city. This app is different from any other dating app because there are no profiles or pictures. Simply check into locations and brings singles to you or search for users you’re interested in. Search and filters by age, gender, race, education, etc….
Before You Start Your Business: An Interview with the Founder of WalletHub
If you watch a few hours of TV, there’s a high probability of seeing an advertisement for a credit monitoring service. Some larger companies are spending hundreds of millions of dollars in venture capital money to become the most well-known brand in the credit score monitoring space. Personal finance upstart WalletHub is taking them on…
50 Best Franchises & 50 Worst Franchises by SBA Default Rates
Over 100,000 franchises are started in the United States every year. However, not all franchises are created equal. In this article, using loan default data that we obtained directly from the Small Business Administration (SBA) for the period from 2000 to 2016, we tell you which are the 50 best franchises according to SBA loan…
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…
FedEx Routes for Sale: The Ultimate Guide
Much of FedEx’s success is due to the over 12,000 independent business owners who own the routes and deliver and pick up packages, keeping the FedEx machine running smoothly. These entrepreneurs hire and train delivery personnel, purchase and maintain vehicles and other equipment, and oversee the day-to-day operations on their route. If you don’t have…
Should You Choose Regus for Office Space? An Interview with Stephen Farley
Several years ago, my business partner worked for a foreign technology company as their sole employee in the United States. He needed to have a single person office at a good New York City location. Additionally, the company did not want to take out a long-term lease. They were still figuring out their US strategy….
What Should You Look for in a Business Broker? An Interview with Transworld CEO Andrew Cagnetta
Business brokers help current business owners sell their businesses and also help prospective business owners find attractive businesses for sale. Their services include evaluating the business, setting the listing price, advertising the business, screening potential buyers, and working with professionals like lawyers and accountants to complete the sale. While fees vary depending on the broker…
What is the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)?
What is the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)? An Interview with Alejandra Y. Castillo. The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is part of the Department of Commerce. The Agency’’s mandate is to help strengthen and grow America’s minority owned enterprises. While the Agency provides many services to small businesses, it is not exclusively focused on…
Hair Salon Business Plan: An Interview with Sabrina Parsons, CEO of Palo Alto Software
What do many hair salons leave out of their business plans? The Products. According to Sabrina Parsons, the CEO of Palo Alto Software, many hair salons don’t consider the revenue stream that can be generated from having products like styling gels and shampoo for sale. Sales from such products can account for as much as…
Should You Use a Home Equity Loan or Line of Credit to Finance Your Business?
Around 25% of small business owners have used a home equity loan (HEL) or home equity line of credit (HELOC) to finance their startup or business, according to Barlow Research. HELOCs can be an inexpensive way to fund a business and are much easier to get than tradition business loans or SBA loans for startups. This…
Business Plan Writing Services: Who’s The Best?
A business plan writing service is a team of business experts that take your ideas & numbers, combine it with some of their own research and produce a professional, well-formatted business plan. We looked at the 3 top business plan writing services and compared their features and pricing. See our recommendation below along with a…
Best Small Business Books – 25 Recommendations From The Pros
Do you have a book that’s helped you build your business? If not, and you’re looking to expand your library, we’ve created a list of great books about business for you. Find inspiration and get an actionable path to create a business and life you’ll love. A big thank you to all the contributors who’ve…
