Starting a Business
By Alyssa Gregory, About.com Guide
- Before Starting a Business
- Goal Setting for Small Business Owners
- Starting a Business Tips and Advice
- Small Business Ideas
Before Starting a Business
There are many different considerations that go into the decision of whether or not you should start a business. Explore all of the possibilities before committing to becoming a small business owner.
- Questions to Ask Before Starting a Business
- Quiz: Are You Ready to Start a Business?
- The Importance of Knowing What Motivates You Before Starting a Business
- Is Having a Passion for Business Enough?
- Three Reasons to Slow Down the Business Start-up Process
- How to Overcome the Fear of Failure
- Character Traits of Successful Small Business Owners
- Free Online Business Training
Goal Setting for Small Business Owners
Every small business owner, regardless of where they are in the business life cycle, needs goals to keep them moving forward. These resources will help you create a process for setting, tracking and achieving your goals.
- The Ultimate Guide to Small Business Goal Setting
- Getting Started with Goal Setting
- SMART Goal Setting 101
- SMART Goal Setting Worksheet
- SMART Goal Examples
- Four Common Small Business Goals to Inspire You
- Backward Goal Setting
- 10 Powerful Goal Setting Steps
- Goal Setting and Tracking Software
- How to Get and Stay Motivated
Starting a Business Tips and Advice
Starting a small business requires determination, motivation, and know-how. Here's what you need for a successful small business startup.
- Should I Start a Business?
- The Basics: How to Start a Business
- State-by-State Small Business Registration Information
- 5 Reasons to Start Your Business Part Time
- 10 of the Most Common Small Business Startup Mistakes
- Business Plan Help for the Overwhelmed Small Business Owner
- 10 Powerful Small Business How-To's You Need to Follow
- How to Bootstrap Your Business from the Ground Up
- 8 Ways to Avoid Burnout in Your Small Business
- Small Business Marketing Guide
- Small Business Networking Guide
- Goal Setting for Small Business Owners
- 47 Online Resources for Women Small Business Owners
- The Complete Guide on How to Name a Business
- Top 12 Tech Solutions for Small Business
- How to Reduce Small Business Costs
Small Business Ideas
Are you ready to start a business, but aren't sure which business idea is the best opportunity for you? Here is a collection of business ideas to get you started.
Naming Your Business
Naming your business can be one of the most important and potentially challenging steps of starting a business. These articles will walk you through the process of how to name a business, share a few important things to consider, and provide tools to help you overcome your business-naming challenges.
- The Complete Guide on Naming a Business
- Five Simple Steps to Help You Name Your Business
- Six of the Most Popular Styles of Business Names
- Ten Commandments of a Great Business Name
- Free Business Name Generators
- Share Your Story: How did you name your business?
Business Planning Basics
Whether you are seeking venture capital, bank loans or just want to get your business on the right track, business planning is one essential step to success.
- Business Plan Outline for Small Business
- How to Write a Simple Business Plan
- Do You Really Need a Business Plan?
- How to Write a Unique Selling Proposition
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Incorporating Your Small Business
- How to Incorporate Your Small Business in 7 Steps
Buying a Franchise
One option for starting a business is buying a franchise. Explore the possibilities of becoming a franchise owner.