The Pros and Cons of Founding With Friends
Should you start a business with a friend? To help you decide if you can “make it” as business partners, take a look at these pros and cons of founding with friends.
4 Ways to Improve Your Online Storefront
Your website is your store—and if your store isn’t in order, your ability to leverage the high growth of sales online will be threatened. Here's how to optimize your ecommerce site.
How to Write a Business Plan in Under an Hour
Does the idea of writing a business plan sound drawn-out and intimidating? It doesn't have to be. It’s possible to write your initial business plan in less than an hour—and here's how.
How to File Patents in Multiple Countries
Patent laws are country specific, which means a U.S. patent won’t protect your invention everywhere. Here's how to file a patent in multiple countries.
Extremely Valuable Tips for Creating a Financial Forecast During the Early Stages of an Entrepreneurial Journey
Creating a thoughtful forecast can be time-consuming, but it will help you to make informed decisions. These tips will help you build a financial forecast.
How Seniors Can Use Technology to Become Entrepreneurs After Retirement
If you’re a retiree looking for business ideas or ways to leverage your skills and experience into a new project or business opportunity, here are some ways you can use technology to get started.
5 Tips for Starting a Business With Your Spouse
If you and your partner share a dream, perhaps you've considered starting a business together. Here's how to start a business with your spouse—without it negatively impacting your relationship, or the success of the business.
The One Thing That Makes the Difference Between Success and Failure in Business
We all need support, encouragement, and accountability. In short, we all need a community around us to help us succeed. Having a coach can make a huge difference in the overall performance of your business.
Free Resources for Entrepreneurs
Business Plan Template Download
Stuck looking at a blank page? Get to know the general layout of a standard business plan with this free template.
One-Page Business Pitch Template
Validate a new business idea, or quickly develop your business strategy by starting with a one-page pitch. Do this before you plan!
Tim Berry's Guide to Starting a Business
Expert guidance on starting a business from business planning authority Tim Berry.
The Art of Pitching for Funding eBook
Need Cash? Pitching expert, Caroline Cummings, shares pitch techniques, secrets and tools in this easy-to-read guide.
Free SWOT Analysis Template
Develop smart strategies to grow your business by conducting a simple SWOT Analysis. Start with this one-page template.
"Start, Run & Grow Your Business" ebook
Tips and advice for entrepreneurs and business owners looking to take their company to the next level.
