Business Plans & Startup Assistance Resources

Here’s a bit of not-so-surprising news: Startups fail. But you can avoid some common roadblocks and have a successful business.

Learn about Everything Homebrew - a specialty retail store selling equipment and ingredients for homebrewing beer, wine, cider, mead and soda.

Learn from experienced entrepreneurs 10 ways to save money in the first stages of starting a business and boost your potential for success. Read more

Small-town entrepreneurs benefit from a lower cost of living and less competition, but they may suffer from a limited customer and employee base.

The sales and marketing section of your business plan describes how you intend to sell your product. Learn what you should include in this section.

Monica Kang founded InnovatorsBox last year to nurture a community that empowers professionals to practice creative skills.

Transforming your hobby into a profitable business can be accomplished when you do your due diligence and get your legal ducks in a row.

If you have a skill you’re ready to sell, start a service business. Read these tips to start your entrepreneurial journey on the right track.

Starting a business can be exciting, and scary. While no formula for success exists, you can take a few steps to improve the odds of your business survival.

You want to start a business, but you don't have a lot of money. There are plenty of businesses you can launch for well under $10,000 (or even

Regardless of size, every business should have the basics, including a business plan, website, and bank account. Read more

Last year, Americans spent $61 billion on pets, and the industry should reach $91.72 billion by 2019. Here are 7 pet business ideas to jump on that trend.