Finally, the moment you’ve been waiting for has arrived. The most burning question that will influence whether or not your business is successful: how much does it cost to start a company? There are a host of significant factors that contribute to this figure -...
At this point, you’re a serious entrepreneur; it’s time to bank like one. And it’s time to officially move beyond the garage sale cash box to set up a dedicated method for money management. You need a business bank account and a separate finance strategy from your...
Once you settle on the type of business structure that makes the most sense, it’s time to make things official and register. Don’t freak out, though. Anyone can do this part, even without a law degree. Registering your business is super easy, relatively fast and...
We’ve already talked about the important aspects of choosing a business partner for your small business. But what about shareholder agreements or operating agreements in the event you bring on more than one other person? Maybe there’s a small group of you starting a...
Table of Contents: Brenda’s bakery vendor journeyHow to find quality vendorsChecking referencesEvaluating a vendor’s customer service and flexibilityKnow your vendor contactVendor examples every business needsPrice and valueDon’t forget to negotiate At this stage of...
Nobody likes a leech of a business partner. Yet, all the time, we hear about stories of business partners who suck at pulling their weight or contributing in a substantial way to the business. As you follow through on your business dream, you might be thinking about...
The next logical step in your business startup and the entrepreneurial journey is the legal structure. This decision is a colossal one and shouldn’t be taken lightly, either. Remember Brenda? She decided to start her bakery business, rooted in her incredible success...
(And how to go about discovering your entrepreneurial superpower) When you first dream of starting your own business, your journey to entrepreneurship begins. Most people just end up sitting on those big ideas, though, and never take the next step. Yet here you are,...