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According to a GOBankingRates survey of 1,091 Americans aged 18 and older from across the country, 66% of respondents want to start a small business. Starting your own business — whether for better ...

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 ...

The cost to start a business has a wide range of $100 to $400,000, though the national average cost is $40,000. The cost to start a business will vary depending on the necessary incorporation fees, ...

So, you’ve got a great idea or great skills and you decide to go out of your own and become an independent contractor or open your own company. But, where do you start? Small businesses come in many ...

Are you ready to be your own boss and set your own schedule? Have you been daydreaming about pursuing a passion or using your ...

Although AI technology has many advantages, there are many small businesses struggling to compete in this new landscape. But this doesn't have to be the case.

Have you been considering IT contract work, but you don’t know where to start? Before you start working piecemeal, contract-by-contract, consider opening your own IT contract business. Many interested ...

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If you're looking to start a small business from home this winter, there are several options that require minimal investment ...