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The Value of Home-Based Businesses to Economic Recovery

The challenge of America’s economic recovery, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, is to spread it to every community – and especially those that have been historically excluded. The key to meeting that challenge...

byIlana Preuss

May 18, 2022

Business Entity Types Affect Financing Options

One of the most important decisions you’ll have to make for your new business is to determine a business entity type. While the topic may seem daunting for new entrepreneurs, establishing a business entity early...

byMatthew Gillman

May 13, 2022

From Concept to Delivery: Tips for Perfecting Your Investor Pitch

Raising money for a startup is a long process, but an important one. Securing funding may not be easy, but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. In order to successfully pitch investors, you’ll need to move...

byAndrew Witkin

May 5, 2022

Why and How Companies Must Prepare for ESG Investing

Historically, revenue, capital growth and safety of returns have been the key determinants used by investors when making any investment decision. And, that still holds true – but there is a new factor that investment...

byAdhip Ray

April 28, 2022

Successful Medical Startups: What You Need to Know From Someone Who’s Been There

Launching any new business venture requires a fair amount of strategic planning, especially considering that only 50% of all startups survive beyond 5 years. A medical startup aimed at an industry as regulated as that...

byGeorge Kramb

April 18, 2022

Want to Launch a Business? Here’s a Step-by-Step Startup Checklist

If you’re starting a business, you’re probably focused on the product or service you’ll sell, but there are other essential tasks you’ll need to tackle, too. Not only do these tasks help establish your business...

byGerri Detweiler

January 21, 2022

7 Tips for Founders to Move From Early Market to Mainstream

If you're a company's founder in an early market, you know how hard it can be to cross the chasm between early adopters and mainstream customers. Early markets are by no means easy to tackle,...

byJordan Bishop

January 19, 2022

Foundational Finance Considerations You Can’t Overlook When Launching Your Startup

There are few moments in the life of a business as consequential as Launch Day, the moment you finally get to lift the veil on the project you’ve been working on. It’s a heady time,...

byKyle Bryant

January 18, 2022

5 ‘Boring’ Startup Responsibilities You Can’t Afford to Ignore

Starting a business is thrilling. You’re finally taking your business idea and turning it into a reality. And to do that, you have to check some exciting tasks off your list, like thinking of a...

byRachel Blakely-Gray

January 13, 2022

Be Cautious When Choosing a Business Partner

Sometimes the best way to start a successful business is to establish a business partnership. The right partner can bring expertise, new perspectives and networking connections that help your business get off the ground. In...

byRhett Rivera

December 28, 2021

8 Emerging Business Opportunities in the Post-Pandemic World

The pandemic has changed the way business works. While the economic effects caused many businesses to fail, it also paved the way for many emerging business opportunities. Returning to pre-pandemic is no longer an option,...

byStephanie Trovato

December 17, 2021

Gen Z’s Mindset of Purpose Fuels a New Business Model

In September 2021, 4.4 million Americans quit their jobs. We’re hearing about the Great Resignation everywhere--on TikTok and Forbes and everything in between. The industries affected are vast, and the reasons are highly variable. The...

byBrandon Amoroso

November 29, 2021

5 Important Tips For First-Time Franchise Buyers

Many people have the goal of owning their own business. To expedite this process, becoming a franchisee of an established brand may be an attractive option, as entrepreneurs can build off a proven formula for...

bySam Willis

November 24, 2021

Building a Monthly Business Plan

While it’s important to create a 10-year business model, your real focus should be on your business plan for three years, two years and one year. Once that’s set, reverse engineer it to the quarter...

byJon Dwoskin

October 31, 2021

The Advantages, Challenges of Building a Multi-Founder Startup

Running a successful startup is ultimately a team game—irrespective of whether you follow the single or multi-founder approach. At the end of the day, success depends on how efficiently you allocate resources to solve problems....

byMiguel Fernandez

October 12, 2021

4 Reasons Why Choosing the Right Business Model is a Make-or-Break Decision

When launching a startup, most entrepreneurs are focused on fine-tuning their product or service. While this is a critically important element of the process, successful entrepreneurs must first focus on choosing the right business model....

byLucas Miller

October 12, 2021

A Step-By-Step Guide to Writing a Killer Business Plan

A business plan is as important to a new business as a map is to a ship, or blueprints are to an architect. A written business plan will guide your actions and keep you focused...

byMeredith Wood

October 5, 2021

How to Validate Your Business Idea in 30 Days (or Less)

Starting a business requires serious research, but it also requires you to seize opportunity. Jump in without consulting the data, and you risk boarding a sinking ship. Spend a year learning every detail of the...

byPeter Daisyme

September 30, 2021

A Blockbuster Retail Franchisee Reveals Why The Chain Was Built to Fail

The following is adapted from the book "Built to Fail: The Inside Story of Blockbuster’s Inevitable Bust." Blockbuster was built by one of the most successful entrepreneurs in history, Wayne Huizenga. Before turning it into...

byAlan Payne

June 29, 2021

Learn How to Run a Successful Franchise on StartupNation Radio

On today's franchise-themed episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff is joined by co-host Chris McCuiston of Goldfish Swim School and two featured guests: Dr. Mary Mason of Little Medical School and Manish Vakil of Tumbles Kids'...

byStartupNation

June 19, 2021