Opening a small business can take many shapes and forms, and many entrepreneurs opt to form their new organization as a Limited Liability Company. This structure separates your business assets from your personal assets and, in the event of overwhelming debt, you can rest assured that your home, car, and
Even when the whole world comes to a halt, a cup of coffee will still get people ready to go. Maybe that's why 75% of coffee drinkers say the pandemic didn't change their coffee consumption in the slightest, according to the National Coffee Association. And most
Want to start a bookkeeping business but wondering, “Is starting a bookkeeping business profitable?” Oh, it’s profitable, all right. Extremely. In fact, you’re onto something that could turn out to be quite lucrative for you in the short and long term. Top individual full-time bookkeepers can make well
Wondering how to start a painting business? We’ve got you. This article walks you through how to start and build your own painting company step by step. After reading this, you'll be ready to take on that first job in no time. Here’s what we’ll
As a business owner, the last thing you want is to damage a client’s property. But if life has taught us anything, it’s that accidents can happen. That’s why your company needs property damage liability—a policy can protect you from various claims, including property damage. What
Nonprofit startups aren’t easy. But the end result can be incredibly rewarding. In this guide, learn the steps to get a nonprofit off the ground, secure funding, and stay compliant. If you're in California, read more about how to start a nonprofit in CA here. 1) First,
In a way, food trucks are perfect for once-in-a-generation global pandemics: They meet the social distancing regulations, and enterprising food truck starters can gobble up the leftovers of the struggling brick-and-mortar side of the industry. The ingredients for success include a blend of culinary skill, business savvy, and good old-fashioned
Future small business owners living in the Lone Star State often have a wealth of enthusiasm for their startup. Whether you’re going to open an authentic Tex-Mex restaurant or you want to sell handmade goods through a home-based business, you have a multitude of options in front of you
Often thought of as a great place to vacation, Florida offers an ideal environment for business owners to fulfill their dreams of creating a start-up. Whether you want to make a name for yourself in one of many metropolitan restaurant scenes, or you’d rather flex your creative muscles and
In a world where anyone with an iPhone and Instagram account claims to be a professional photographer, the public's respect for the craft has diminished. Then the COVID-19 crisis hit and brought an evolving industry to a dramatic halt. Photography is and always will be a people business.
According to the Center for American Progress, before the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 25% of children under five attended daycare. And, the changing nature of work will create gaps in the marketplace that childcare businesses can fill. Read on to avoid the pitfalls that cause 50% of small businesses to fail
At the end of the day, no matter how passionate you are about your business or how much of a change you hope to make in the world through your products and services, running a small business is largely about making money. After all, people don’t work for free,