Learn ways to spread the word about your new business. Plus, how to win your first customers.

Without marketing, no one will know your business exists –and if customers don’t know you’re there, you won’t make any sales. When your marketing efforts are working, however, and customers are streaming through the door, an effective customer […]

How to decide what you call your company. Plus, choosing a business structure.

Of all the decisions you make when starting a business, probably one of the most important is the right name for your new venture: The right name can make your company the talk of the town. The wrong one can […]

Today, you’ll learn where look for the money you need to launch. Part five in a 10-part series to help you start a business.

Once you’ve decided on the type of venture you want to start, the next step on the road to business success is figuring out where the money will come from to […]

In this week´s installment of our series to help you launch a new venture, you’ll put your concept on paper.

You gain an advantage by building your business on paper first. A business plan’s value goes beyond its ability to help secure a loan package for you. It’s a working document that helps you prepare […]