Business Resources

Starting a Business

Company Structures & Ownership

Business Credit Building Mistakes to Avoid

While many small business owners realize the benefits of starting business credit there are many mistakes that are made in the business credit...

Sales & Selling

Are You Ready to Reinvent Your Business?

What's the best way for a startup to approach staffing when there is no human resources department? These types of outsourcing services can offer...

Government Support of Business

Five Small Business Grant Resources

There are many business concepts that never come to fruition due to lack of funding. Fortunately, there are grant programs available through...

Company Structures & Ownership

Do You Have What It Takes to Run a Home-Based Business?

Though you're eager to put the commute and the petty office politics behind you and bring your brilliant idea to fruition, is home-based business...

Smart Homes Within Reach of Even the Tightest Budgets

For those desiring more than energy efficiency, entire home systems exist to simplify life with the touch of a button.

Buying a Franchise

How Much Money Can You Make from a Franchise?

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has strict requirements for franchisors about how they can present earnings statements to franchisees.

Buying a Franchise

Ten Questions to Ask Before Buying a Franchise

When you buy a franchise, you're putting big dollars on the line. Here are 10 important questions to ask before taking the plunge.

Building on Mobility

Computers help increase the mobility of field workers, enhance customer service and accelerate projects by an estimated 20 percent.

Buying a Franchise

Ten Key Provisions of Franchise Agreements

The Franchise Agreement governs the franchisee/franchisor relationship. But the terms and conditions and operations vary from franchise to...

Buying a Franchise

Getting Out of a Franchise

When it comes to breaking a franchise contract the law usually swings in favor of the franchisor.

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Business News

Stocks edge higher after jobs, housing reports

Stocks inch up after pending home sales, factory orders rise and unemployment claims dip

Gulf oil platform explodes, burning off La. coast

Coast Guard: Offshore oil platform in Gulf of Mexico explodes, all 13 crew accounted for

Burger King agrees to $3.26B buyout by 3G Capital

3G Capital to acquire Burger King for $24 per share, or $3.26 billion

Earl undergoes change, strong winds extend farther

Hurricane Earl's center undergoes change near East Coast, strong winds extending farther out