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Writing a Business Plan and Market Analysis

A proper understanding of your potential consumers — and a business plan that can reflect that understanding and garner needed financing — are key to any business's success. Let our experts show you how.


Selecting and Contracting with a Franchise

There are literally thousands of franchises to choose from. Learn how to identify, research, select and contract with the franchise of your dreams. Includes an article on why owning a franchise doesn’t guarantee success.


Finding Leads for a Network Marketing Business

Network marketing requires the ability to identify and motivate affiliates to join your network, and inspire them to keep working for the common good. Learn how to accomplish just that in this informative guide.


Financing a New Business

Even the best laid plans can go awry without secure financing. Learn the best options for financing a startup business - from conventional financing to home equity loans to retirement funds - from these experts.


Selecting a Legal Structure

If you don’t know the difference between legal structures such as sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLCs, C-Corps and S-Corps – and the relative advantages and disadvantages of each – this guide is for you.