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- By Steph Auteri
Betting on a single horse is a surefire way to lose the race.
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Here's what to look for in an employee for your startup.
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'Glamping' Turns an Old American Pastime Into a New TrendNews on Main (05/14/12): Glamour meets camping at Pepper Fewel's posh teepee resort. But she's finding that being on the leading edge of a growing trend comes with both risks and rewards.
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The Hottest Small-Business Trends and IdeasWhat was trendy in business one year might not be so hot in the next. Check out what ideas and trends will be defining the world of business in 2012. (Live recording, 2012)
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Running a seasonal business can come with risks and rewards.
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Some tips to improve your odds of success in this difficult industry.
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Use these SBA and MS Office tools to help you navigate the basics that have long-term implications for your business: Picking a Business Location, Naming a Business, Selecting a Business Structure and Obtaining Business Licenses & Permits.
Starting up may seem daunting, but these resources SBA and IRS resources can help: Is Entrepreneurship for You?, How to Start a Small Business, Starting a Business 101, Checklist for Starting a Business, and a Glossary of Business Terms.
This Business on Main series gives you 28 steps — one per day for four weeks — to help you up and running. It includes tips on choosing the right business, doing research and planning, setting up a business and finally, selling your product.
Ramp up on marketing basics quickly with these advertising codes from the Better Business Bureau, and these SBA tools: business marketing resources, tips for advertising/marketing online, and a free online marketing and advertising course.
Put your business’s best foot forward with these Microsoft Office templates for professional business communications, including templates for letterhead, business cards and business presentations — which can be personalized to meet your business needs.
A business plan is essential in the early stages of your business. It is often an investor’s first impression of a business and helps founders focus their goals. These SBA and MS Office tools help you write and format an effective business plan.