Many workers, perhaps disillusioned by cubicle walls and fluorescent lighting, may have indulged in a fantasy at some point in their careers. They’d finally take that side gig and make it their sole ...

For many, owning a business is a symbol of the American dream. It can be exciting to imagine becoming your own boss, working for yourself and offering employment to others – all helping build ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As a recent college graduate, you have your degree and possibly some experience from an initial job or internship. But now, you’re ...

A home business requires a lot of the same preparation as any other business, but you can skip finding an office or retail space. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our ...

Garages, backroom offices, and coffee shops are some of the starting points of many successful businesses— representing the founder's several trials and tribulations to build up their companies and ...

It is more than the American dream. Many would say that it is our birthright: starting a business. And ironically, sometimes success can lead to failure. Agreeing with his colleague, Dr. Di Wu, ...

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Are you thinking about starting your own business? It's a big decision, and there's a lot to think about before taking the plunge. Here are five things you need to consider before hangin' out your ...

Money coach Alvin Hall says starting a business is a huge financial risk for which most people don't properly plan. In this edition of the Money Train series, Hall offers a listener advice on how to ...

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There is no shortage of things you need to know before starting your own business. What is your business plan? How will you market your business? What differentiates your business from others? These ...