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10 Common Problems for New Businesses

10 Common Problems for New Businesses

Starting a new business sounds great, right? From now on, you're your own boss. But if you aren't careful, you could run into trouble.

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10 Ways to Finance a New Business

10 Ways to Finance a New Business

Getting the idea for a new business is easy. Finding the cash to start it is something else. So where do you get some startup capital?

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How Business Legal Structures Work

How Business Legal Structures Work

C-corporations, S-corporations, limited liability companies, sole proprietorships, partnerships... These are just a few of the legal structures utilized in the business world, and each one has different legal and financial ramifications.

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How Creating an Online Business Works

How Creating an Online Business Works

What does it take to put together a nice and effective e-commerce Web site? Is it a lot of money? Sometimes. Is it a lot of skill? Many times. Is it a lot common sense and lot of patience? Always!

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How does venture capital work?

How does venture capital work?

Venture capital is the first step to setting up a new business. Learn about venture capital and how to acquire it.

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How Finding Office Space Works

How Finding Office Space Works

A freelancer in need of creative space? The boss of a new business? Either way, you need of place to put your desk.

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How Franchising Works

How Franchising Works

Want to be your own boss? Franchising gives you the opportunity to own your own business while skipping some of the more detailed steps. Learn all about franchising and how you can become an owner.

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How Marketing Plans Work

How Marketing Plans Work

Marketing plans are a must if you want your product or service to reach a broad audience. Learn about positioning, placement, and everything else that goes into a professional marketing plan.

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How PayPal Works

How PayPal Works

The simple idea behind PayPal -- using encryption software to allow people to make financial transfers between computers -- has turned into one of the world's primary methods of online payment.

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How Start-up Capital Works

How Start-up Capital Works

When you're starting a business, capital is the long and short of it. You've got to spend money to make money, but before you can spend it you have to acquire it.

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How to Set Up a Business Web Site

How to Set Up a Business Web Site

Whether you're Amazon.com superstar Jeff Bezos or an acupuncturist looking for more clients to stick needles in, a business Web site is imperative. What are you waiting for?

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Forms

In order to make sure you're on the path to success you need to have all of your business forms and documents in order. Check out our collection of business forms you can use to help get your business in order.

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How Business Ideas Work

Business ideas require a great deal of planning in order to bring them to life. Do you know what it takes to start a successful business? Learn about business ideas and how to turn a business idea into a working business.

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How Business Plans Work

Now that you've decided you want to start your own business, you need to figure out a play of how to cover all of your bases before you take the plunge. A good business plan can help you organize your new business. Find out how to create a business plan.

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