Starting a Business

By Carol Tilley-Williams

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It takes a special person to organize and operate an animal rescue, but it takes business smarts and attention to state and federal laws to get it off the ground. Getting organized, informed and prepared for very hard work are central to getting ... more »

How to Start a Radio Station

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You can start a radio station even if you have no experience with the medium. You don't even have know anything about equipment or how to broadcast. You can get all the information you need on the Internet... more »

How to Start a Seminar Business

By Jill Dutton

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Starting a seminar business is easier than you think. Even though public speaking is one of our greatest fears, if you can overcome your fear, you have the opportunity to promote your product or service through informational seminars. All you ... more »

How to Start a Tire Recycling Business

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Discarded tires pose an environmental hazard. Many states and cities have developed regulations to prevent them from disposed of improperly. Yet millions of used auto, truck and agricultural tires wind up in landfills, annually. Lacking ... more »

How to Start a Travel Agency From Home

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A home-based business gives the option to launch your new venture in the comfort and ease of your home. But like all businesses, starting a travel agency from home requires research, planning and patience. There are several steps that you must ... more »

How to Start an Amusement Park

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Many fun-loving adults dream of the opportunity to start an amusement park. It would be an exciting adventure to be the proprietor of your own world of fun. Doing so in reality is tough. Start your own amusement park with a little persistence and ... more »

How to Start Your Own Home-based Business

By Julie Pitts

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It’s the American Dream—starting your own, successful, home-based business. The problem is, how difficult is it to truly realize success when starting your own home-based business? The average home-based business lasts only about 2 years before ... more »

How to Stay Busy as a Freelancer During the Holiday Slump

By Kristen Fischer

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As the holidays dawn upon us, most freelancers--heck, most businesses--tend to slow down. For the self-employed, it's a great time to gear up for a new year. Here are some tips for making the most out of the holiday slowdown... more »

How to Write a Partnership Agreement

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Before you enter into a partnership, iron out the details to prevent unexpected obstacles... more »

How to Choose a Board of Directors

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Choosing your board of directors can either make or break the financial success of your organization. Choose wisely and remember that it's OK to expect results from the people you have chosen to represent your nonprofit organization in the community... more »

How to Make Gift Baskets for Money

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If you are a creative person looking to start your own business, making gift baskets might be for you. Perhaps you would like to make gift baskets on a part-time or full-time basis. Either way, making gift baskets for money is fun and can be very ... more »

How to Open a Drug Store

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A drug store is small business opportunity that's attractive to an entrepreneur or pharmacist. To open a pharmacy, obtain the proper licenses, understand inventories and business practices and select the right location to attract a steady ... more »

How to Open a Gas Station

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Gas stations are always in demand as the public perpetually needs fuel for automobiles. A gas station is a good investment, yet opening the business requires expert understanding of the industry to avoid common problems that may hinder success. ... more »

How to Open a Merle Norman Franchise

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Merle Norman opened her first studio in 1931 in Santa Monica, California. "Try Before You Buy," was her philosophy even then. Now she has more than stores throughout the US and Canada, the majority of which are franchised... more »

How to Start a Cleaning Business

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So, you want to start a cleaning business of your own. Some of you may already be providing house cleaning services and want to take your small scale business to the next level. Cleaning residential or commercial premises is a good career option ... more »

How to Start a Company

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Got that entrepreneurial itch? Here's a quick overview to help you go for it. Go ahead, take the first step!.. more »

How to Start a Diaper Business

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When it comes to moms and dads of infants and toddlers, there's nothing more crucial than diapers. For some parents, cloth diapers are the best way to go. They save the environment and money because they're washed and reused. This is definitely a ... more »

How to Start a Greenhouse Business

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Starting a greenhouse is like starting a factory--one in which the product is terminal at every stage of the process. The greenhouse owner makes a 24/7 commitment to care and management of product and personnel. You need experience in business ... more »

How to Start a Newspaper

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Starting a newspaper business is not an easy task. It requires hard work and commitment to launch the first issue and keep the public interested in the publication. You must be willing to go the extra mile to gather important news and present it ... more »

How to Start a Scrap Metal Business

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Starting a business is a daunting task, but it's fairly simple if you start as a scrap metal junk dealer first before getting into the more complicated aspect of the scrap metal business. For this low end of scrapping, you'll need big empty ... more »

How to Start a Web Design Company

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Ever dream of working from home on your own time and by your own terms? Doing Web design work is a profitable career that's in high demand. As an even better incentive, there’s little overhead with not many start up costs. Here’s how to start ... more »

How to Start an Adoption Referral Agency

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Adoption touches the lives of many people. A great way to become part of the process is to start an adoption referral agency. Starting a business of any type takes a lot of hard work. When you start an adoption referral agency, you have many ... more »

How to Start an Employee-Owned Company

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Giving employees a tangible stake in a company increases productivity and creates a loyal atmosphere that will inevitably lead to greater business success and profits for everyone... more »

How to Starting a Small Business

By Dustin Verley

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Starting a small business for High School students... more »

How to Teach English Online

By MiriamK

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Many English learners want to improve their skills, but have work schedules that make it hard to take classes locally or have no opportunity to practice with a native speaker. That's where distance learning English courses come in. Learn how to ... more »

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