Had enough of the 9-5? Do you want to be your own boss and make your own hours? Do you love to blast dirt and grime off of any surface you can imagine? Then you’ve got what it takes to start your own power washing business. Building a small business from the ground can seem a little daunting, but with a little elbow grease, it’s also a hugely rewarding endeavor that’ll put some cash in

Businesses are using consultants with more and more frequency. Are you an expert in your field? Do you publish, teach or advise in a specific discipline? If you do, becoming a consultant might be a lucrative career step for you. To start a consulting business you will need documented expertise, a small amount of business capital, business organizational skills and a tenacious drive to

Retail businesses sell practical quantities of various products directly to the final consumer. Becoming a retailer requires considerable planning and risk, but it can be a rewarding career if you succeed with the endeavor.

When starting a company, it is important to determine who your potential customers are and what their needs look like. You must get a handle on the market. Who are your main competitors and what could you do better or differently? Writing a market description is a good way to place your product appropriately. Potential investors and customers will garner a better sense of how your

Opening a shop is a challenging task that requires time, money, and dedication. If running your own business is your dream, though, the effort will be well worth it!

New companies thrive on innovation. If you want to come up with a winning idea for a new company, you'll need to set yourself up for success by learning to conduct market analysis and identify a gap in consumers' needs, then develop a compelling vision to fill that desire with a new and undeniable product. See Step 1 to start learning how to start a new company.

Running your own business is a stressful but good career and life choice. It demands your patience and passion. Start by expecting to live your work until it is established, so it can get off the ground. There are many different opinions about how to start a business. Below are some basic ideas and guidelines to get you started.

Setting up a store is no easy task, but you can build it into your livelihood with hard work and determination. You will need to find a niche, weigh your capital, and make sure that your plan is viable; handle the necessary permits; find a location, design the store, and hire staff; open the store, advertise the store, and build a brand. Take the time to think through your plan before

There’s no getting around it: knowing nothing and having nothing is not going to put you on the fast track to doing something. If you want to start a business, you’ll need some money and some know-how. But this doesn’t mean that when you set out to start a business you need to have all of the knowledge and funding you’ll eventually have to round up. Start small, because each step builds

Creative and entrepreneurial ideas for small businesses often come about after a series of brainstorming sessions. Brainstorming can be an effective way to think without limitations or restraint. It works well when there are several people doing it together because it will allow you to bounce ideas back and forth and stimulate comments and consideration. Large companies and corporations