8 Tips on Preparing Your Family for Entrepreneurship
Before venturing out on your own, you must take account of your family's participation and expectations about the new business. Read more
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How to Extend Your Laptop's Life
You tote your laptop throughout your daily life and beat it up. But the laptop's portability makes it vulnerable to wear and tear. Here's how to extend the l... Read more
7 Tax-Saving Tips for Home-Based Businesses
Filing taxes for your home-based business doesn't have to be a daunting process. Here's how to maximize your return. Read more
How to Create a Great PowerPoint Presentation
Are you guilty of information overload? Do you abuse Clip Art? Here, the experts weigh in on how to create a pitch-perfect PowerPoint presentation. Read more
How to Negotiate When Buying a Business
If you're naturally gifted in the art of negotiation, buying a business will put your skills to the test. If you're not, you're going to need to brush up in ... Read more
The New Rules of Writing a Memorable Slogan
Want to come up with the next "Got milk?" We've asked industry pros for their most creative tips for creating a sticky, meaningful tagline. Read more
5 Tips for Using Collateral to Secure a Small Business Loan
Almost all banks require a small business to offer collateral for a loan. Here are a few tips on how to use your assets to secure financing for your company. Read more
5 Things You Should Never Say While Negotiating
If you're new to negotiating or find it difficult, here are some missteps to avoid. Read more
What to Look For in a Seller
So you're buying a business. You'll want to collect as much information as you can about the seller's business operations, finances and personal motivation. Read more
How to Start a Catering Business
You're a whiz in the kitchen and a master event coordinator. Are you ready to enter this $7 billion industry? Read more
5 Tips for Running a Part-Time Business
Launching and running a part-time business can be a low-risk method for entrepreneurship. Here are five tips to get your next great business idea off the gro... Read more
Top 10 Reasons to Run Your Own Business
Ten reasons why 2011 should be the year you finally start your own business Read more
How to Finance an Acquisition
The credit crunch has led to an increase in seller financing, asset-based lending and alternative sources of capital for buyers. Read more
How to Protect Your Trademark From Infringement
Keeping your trademark safe from infringement requires a consistent offense and a sturdy defense. Experts explain how to master both. Read more
Inc.com's Best How-to Guides of 2010
Need to boost your sales prowess? Want to make money on the iPhone or be a hit on Etsy? Over the past year, Inc.com has become the source for how-to guides o... Read more
How to Expand Without Losing Your Indie Culture
When your company is growing fast, keeping it true to its roots is tricky. How can you expand without selling out? Read more
How to Open a Bar
Sure, you might be a master mixologist. How do you know if you’re ready to invite others to belly up to the bar and run your own place? Read more
How to Start a Jewelry Making Business
Be it quartz or slightly quirky, jewelry is a hot market. Here is how to find your niche and get started selling gems. Read more
5 Tips for Executing a Successful Acquisition
It is a buyer's marketplace out there for deal seekers. But negotiating a reasonable price and creating synergy is an art not every company masters. Read more
5 Tips for Conducting a Virtual Meeting
Conducting a successful virtual meeting requires preparation and a new set of etiquette rules. Read more
How to Raise Start-up Capital in 2011
It's a brave new world out there for start-ups seeking funding. With banks still hesitant, and VC's being choosy, what's your strategy going to be? Read more
How to Build and Maintain Good Business Credit
In a tight economy, good credit is key to expanding your business. Here are a few tips to keep your credit on track. Read more
How to Cut Credit Card Costs
The key to cutting credit card costs is shopping around for the best rates, rewards, and credit options. Here are five tips on getting the best terms or cons... Read more
How to Give Your Franchise a Personal Touch
Making your franchise location stand out from the rest may be as easy as providing stellar customer service or adopting social media techniques to speak dire... Read more
How to Maintain Brand Consistency Across Product Lines
With a diversity of products, how do you keep your brand name pure? It's all about who your brand resonates with and why. Read more
How to Use the Government's Free Tools
The government has ramped up its free resources online and in-person for small business owners at any stage. Here's how to find all the information and servi... Read more
How to Use a Personal Asset Loan for Your Business
Need a loan, but don't have much to offer? Here's what to consider and how to protect yourself when using personal assets to secure a business loan. Read more
6 Tips on Entering Business Contests to Win
Improve your odds of walking away with prizes and publicity to help grow your company. Even if you lose, just applying to a competition can help boost business. Read more
How to Find Alternatives to Bank Financing
Traditional bank loans remain out of the reach of many businesses. Here are other options to consider, from factoring to merchant cash advances and microloans. Read more
6 Tips on Preparing for Strong Holiday Sales on Etsy
The impending holiday rush can be both a blessing and a curse for Etsy store owners. Inc. asked some seasoned, high-volume sellers to share their prep... Read more