Business planning

Assess your readiness, choose a business structure, do market research, write a business plan.

Services and information

Why consider entrepreneurship

Read about the benefits of starting a business and being your own boss.

Developing your ideas

Make sure you can turn your idea into a profitable business model.

Writing your business plan

How to write a business plan, business plan templates and sample business plans.

Buy a business or start your own

Investigate the pros and cons of buying an existing business versus starting one from scratch.

Corporation, partnership, or sole proprietorship?

Learn the pros and cons of each business structure to determine which one is right for you.

Choosing and setting up a location

Selecting a retail or commercial space, working from home, renting and leasing.

Small business survival

Before you get started, you should be aware of the statistics on small business survival and failure.

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