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From Duck Dynasty and Dance Moms to Cake Boss and Counting Cars, small businesses are dominating reality TV. Stars from “Million Dollar Decorators,” “Pregnant in Heels,” “Life After Top Chef” and...
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Should small businesses be run more like successful tech startups? That’s what serial entrepreneur Steve Blank thinks. But MIT professor Fiona Murray disagrees – and says running small businesses...
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Crafting the perfect business plan is often a challenge for any number of reasons.
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Here’s what entrepreneurs need to keep in mind both before opening shop, and in the first phase of operation -- so they can stay afloat and beat the overwhelming odds.
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When you are self-employed, regardless of your entity structure, you must give heed to succession issues. Hiring your children, no matter their age, is a first step in determining whether or not...
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Entrepreneurs who rely on old books and online articles for information on how to file new patent applications may be terribly mislead. Be careful. Bad advice always leads to bad decisions. Here...
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One of the first decisions entrepreneurs make is to select a name for their products, services or company. But, if they don’t do their homework, it may become one they make over and over.
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Tom Brady accepted a new contract with the Patriots that pays him less than 50% of what he’s said to be worth. Should entrepreneurs or small business owners ever “take one for the team” in terms...
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Here are five steps to turning your business idea into a profitable company.
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Do the letters LLC spell no-brainer for you and your small business?
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Founders of Eva & Estela Wear Ur Love T-shirt says logo themes are those of love and family, and raising awareness about Multiple Sclerosis.
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Here are tips from LearnVest’s Alexa Von Tobel on how to take the plunge and launch your own business.
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Having female executives helps venture capital-backed startup companies achieve success, a new study shows.
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Looking for financing for your small business but been shut out by banks and other lending institutions? If you have a car, gold watch or some other valuable item you can borrow up to $1 million...
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Through its StartUp Academy program, Bain Capital Ventures (BCV) will recruit top-tier technical talent from programs at leading universities such as Duke, Harvard, MIT, Princeton, Stanford and...
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FOXBusiness.com sat down with several franchisors during the International Franchise Expo weekend event in New York City to hear their advice for potential franchisees and franchisors....
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Immigrants own 900,000 small businesses in the U.S., or 18% of the 4.9 million businesses with fewer than 100 people working for them, according to a report released Thursday by the Fiscal Policy...
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Here are some tips from the Young Entrepreneur Council on how to make bootstrapping work in your business.
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Since opening its first store in Seattle's Pike Place Market in 1971, Starbucks has created over 17,000 stores in more than 55 countries.
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According to a recent survey, these three states are the friendliest in the nation to small businesses. Thumbtack.com, a Website that connects users to local help available for hire, in...
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Tory Johnson is working to help other entrepreneurs and wannabe business owners take their own leaps of faith. Next week, the author and business owner will kick off a 20-city “Spark & Hustle”...
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Innovative startups believe a little help from the government would go a long way in their development, a new study shows.
In an annual survey of startup CEOs in the software, hardware, life...
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FOXBusiness.com caught up with several of Time Inc.'s Startups to Watch for some Monday morning quarterbacking, asking them about their biggest mistakes and what they’ve learned in launching their...
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Starting a business may seem like a great venture, but when the startup costs are added up, the risks may seem too great for some.
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Texas continues to earn high marks for its welcoming atmosphere for businesses that call it home.
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Startups can improve their odds for success when expanding into international markets, new research suggests. The answer lies is how the company's management team learns about their new foreign...
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Whether it's a cocktail bar on the beach, a haunted house for Halloween, or a market stall selling Christmas trees, as the seasons shift, new opportunities abound for savvy entrepreneurs.
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At a rate of 30 million a day, downloading apps is a popular hobby among consumers. So, too, is developing ideas for great new ones.
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It takes more than a passion for fashion to start a successful clothing line. Here are some tips to help you make your business a reality.
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A survey by career community Glassdoor found that more than two-thirds of Americans think reducing unemployment and getting employees back to work should be a top priority for this year's...
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Crowdfunding has become a hot topic among entrepreneurs in recent years. Thanks to a burgeoning wave of new websites and initiatives, enterprising entrepreneurs have begun looking toward...
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One of the tricks to opening a successful restaurant is finding a niche market. While serving dishes made entirely with organic, local and/or vegetarian ingredients isn't anything new, it may...
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So you've got a great business idea. Now what? Often, that's where would-be entrepreneurs get stuck. They have no idea how to turn their business idea into a business plan.
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Starting a winery is a common dream among wine aficionados, so if you've got the time, space and drive, why not turn your love of wine into a profitable business? Producing quality wine is no easy...
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Taxes are a significant concern for business, and a heavy tax burden can severely cut into revenue. In an effort to generate new business and investment, some states have reduced their tax rates...
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If you love everything that has to do with weddings, you should consider starting your own wedding planning business. According to the Association of Bridal Consulting, there are 2.4 million...
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Flops are a fact of business life. Is there a secret sauce that guarantees failure? The Economist suggests there is.
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In business you may find yourself in a situation that requires a strong elevator pitch. This pitch is a short description of who you are, what you do and why someone should join you in a business...
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced plans last week for a new initiative aimed at helping small businesses in his state called “NY Open for Business.”
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Starting a business is a great way to teach kids independence as well as money-management and decision-making skills. Teen entrepreneur Henry Miller makes and sells raw honey under the...
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In this edition of American Franchise Spotlight, we go inside s.h.a.p.e.s Brow Bar to find out what it takes to run a beauty business.
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There is no shortage of business ideas, but so few get off the ground. What separates the long-lasting endeavors from those that have a quick expiration date? BusinessNewsDaily spoke to some...
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People looking for the next big idea for their business should instead consider coming up with a series of successful smaller ideas that can be repeated. That is the finding of a new book written...
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Accounting lies at the very core of a successful small business. Between sending and receiving invoices, filling out tax forms and maintaining inventory, accounting will reach into almost every...
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While taking your talent or hobby and turning into a full-fledged business is an attainable goal, knowing when and how to take this next step requires more thought and preparation than most...
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Size and scope notwithstanding, Apple still has more in common with its startup roots than with its multinational oil and gas rivals. Here's how the company managed to hang onto that startup...
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Would you love to make money while shopping? Sound too good to be true? There’s actually a way to do it — but the catch is that you don’t get to wear any of the clothes you pick...
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Deciding on a company’s name is the first step towards creating its brand, and a well-chosen name will ensure that more customers can find and remember your business. While company names can...
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Opening a child care business is a great way to turn a passion for children into a long-term career. You can be your own boss while helping children grow through some of their most formative...
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With dogs in almost 40 million homes in America, pet grooming has grown into a multi-billion dollar business. If you are fond of our furry friends and want to become your own...