Start-up Guide

A small business startup guide can be your key to launching your ideas and concepts into a profitable company.

We know that building a financial plan can be a daunting task for entrepreneurs who don’t have financial backgrounds though. The good news is that there are specific areas you need to look at, and most of your financial plan is simply ensuring that your costs don’t outweigh your profits....

If you have a business or a startup, then you want to keep it as safe as possible. Trademark registration is one of the best ways to protect your company’s reputation and it also provides the peace of mind of knowing that you have legal security against infringement. While trademark...

A useful guide on how to write a business plan.

A US state that is experiencing a boom in its economy recently, it's no wonder that you may be seriously considering starting a business in Texas. According to Business Insider, if Texas was its own sovereign nation, the lone star state would have the 10th-largest economy in the world. With...

97.9% of Ohio’s businesses are small businesses. A staggering statistic – but what is even more impressive is that these small businesses employ approximately 42% of employees within the state. In recent years, Ohio has emerged as one of the most up-and-coming places in America to start a business. It...

Running a funeral business can be lucrative, but you must determine whether it’s the right venture for you.

If you are thinking about setting up a business in a residential area you will need to know about zoning.

How to create a formal written partnership agreement.

The start-up dictionary for every budding entrepreneur.

The best way to get value out of a strategic alliance is to ensure you’ve got the right partner to begin with.

How to hire the first employees for your business.

Here is what you need to know about the Employment Equity Act.

A guide to bootstrapping your business when you need to start a business without capital.

If you need funding for your business, selling equity is an option to consider.

Now that you have your business idea, here is how to pitch it to an investor to get funding.

Every business needs a name, here is how to choose one for your company.

Understanding the Consumer Protection Act and how it impacts your business.

Understanding BEE for small business owners.