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Tips and Tools for Writing a Stronger Business Plan

A common issue that many entrepreneurs find themselves facing is that they may have a successful business, but they’re not attracting any outside help to bring them to the next level. In this case, they’re...

byReuben Yonatan

March 17, 2018

Creative Funding Options for Startups and Entrepreneurs

Startups and small businesses are a vital part of the U.S. economy: they serve as an incubator for innovation, make a significant contribution to the national GDP, and provide opportunities for diverse groups of people....

byRyan Rosett

March 15, 2018

How to Generate and Execute Your Next Business Idea

Millions of ideas float around every day but are never realized. What separates entrepreneurs isn’t the ability to generate a good business idea, but the passion and discipline to execute. If you are struggling to come...

byDavid Pike

March 14, 2018

The Top 5 Startup Business Loan Options for Entrepreneurs

High-profile startups raised billions of dollars from venture capitalists in 2017, according to TechCrunch data. Even if you weren’t one of the lucky ones to attract VC money, you have more options than ever before...

byMeredith Wood

March 12, 2018

Should You Incorporate Your Business as an LLC for Tax Breaks?

One of the biggest appeals of incorporating as an LLC has long been the ability to save money on taxes. In addition to limited liability protection and building credibility with consumers, forming an LLC allows...

byMyCorporation

March 9, 2018

11 Women-Focused Business Grants

Women are a core pillar in business, but in far too many cases women face inordinate challenges and find themselves behind their male counterparts based on several measures when it comes to business ownership and...

byNav

March 8, 2018

How to Foster Inclusion and Equality in Your Startup

How do you keep up and tap into the awesome power of smart, talented women? This is a question we ask ourselves every day at JVZoo. In an industry where women make up just 11 percent...

byLaura Casselman

March 8, 2018

Why Venture Capitalists and Angel Investors Look at Teams, Not Ideas

Many would-be entrepreneurs spend hours, weeks and maybe even years working on the “perfect” idea to attract venture capital funding. They travel from coast to coast, setting up meetings and refining their idea. However, the...

byMark Lamoriello

March 7, 2018

Why I Quit My Job to Launch a Startup, Failed and Would Do it All Again

This isn’t an overnight success story, this is a real story. It was a mid-September afternoon in 2016. There I was, on the top floor of some swanky office, peering through floor to ceiling windows...

byLiam Smith

March 5, 2018

3 Tips to Make Sure Your Startup Gets the Financial Momentum It Deserves

Startups today are piling on more debt than ever before. While there are plenty of ways to fund your startup, poor money management will spell the death of your business. Developing a healthy financial formula...

byPratik Dholakiya

March 2, 2018

Where to Start When Creating a Fundable Business Plan

If you need finance for your startup, you’ll need to create a business plan that convinces lenders that you’re a good risk. Writing a business plan also helps to confirm your goals and ideas, and...

byJeff Barber

March 1, 2018

Entrepreneurs, is Your Product Fit For the Market?

As an entrepreneur, you may think that some of your ideas are pure gold. In these scenarios, it's easy to jump the gun and start planning your product's name, marketing campaigns, various features, etc. But...

byJustin E. Crawford

February 26, 2018

Distill Your Business Plan Into the Perfect Elevator Pitch

You’ve spent plenty of time polishing your business plan, and you know that the only thing separating that plan from reality is that one golden opportunity to present it to the right person. Lucky for you,...

byNav

February 25, 2018

4 Inspirational Podcasts Entrepreneurs Should Tune in To

When I’m driving or taking my dog for a walk, I like to listen to books or podcasts. It makes me feel like I am accomplishing two things at once, and I like to take...

byBen Walker

February 24, 2018

Managing Taxes in the Gig Economy

The gig economy can be a wonderful way to supplement your income while you’re building a new business. One of the benefits of Uber, Lyft, Shipt, Instacart, Doordash, Postmates or the host of other independent contract platforms is that...

byAlex Marlantes

February 21, 2018

Why It’s Key to Have an Exit Strategy Before Starting a Business

Some authors swear that writing the ending of a book first is imperative to the plot. Knowing where you want to end up can be invaluable, as it helps you plan out the beginning and...

byBruce Hakutizwi

February 21, 2018

You Have to Do What it Takes (or How to Achieve the Impossible)

I became an athlete when I was 7 years old. I chose to be a javelin thrower, drawn to the sport for its excitement, challenge and sheer thrill of competition. At that time, my definition...

byInga Stasiulionyte

February 17, 2018

Why Every Entrepreneur Should Open a Business Line of Credit

Cash flow is one of the top concerns for small business owners and entrepreneurs, according to a recent report on the state of small business. That’s because having consistent cash flow is a necessity for...

byMeredith Wood

February 13, 2018

Will Your Good Idea Be a Good Business?

A good idea and entrepreneurial spirit are certainly required if you want to establish a new business. But many entrepreneurs find out the hard way that the most critical success factor is opportunity. Great ideas...

byRebecca Wessell

February 12, 2018

When To Sell on Amazon… and When Not To

Online selling platforms are plentiful these days. E-commerce professionals have a variety of options for where and how they set up their store, from Etsy and eBay to Amazon and Shopify. Amazon is a popular...

bySimon Slade

February 9, 2018