Franchises can be a great way to get started running your own business, without risking as much as you would with a typical small business startup. A franchise is an agreement allowing the franchisor to market itself as a trademarked business. They pay a premium for this privilege, but in exchange they receive assistance to [...]

Get help from an experienced mentor Starting a business for the first time can be a daunting experience. A business mentor can help you to find your path through the difficult early days of business ownership. Business mentoring gives your business a powerful ally in the form of someone who has a wealth of knowledge [...]

Michael Brito, SVP of Social Business Planning at Edelman Digital talks social media, branding and technology     By Michael Brito Many organizations today spend a lot of time, resources and financial investment trying to understand the social landscape and engaging externally their customers and prospects. They are on a quest to become a social [...]

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Building a home business can be physically, emotionally, and especially financially exhausting, but there are ways maintain a steady stream of income by taking on a part-time home job early on while creating your business. Having a side income can reduce some of the stress when trying to make ends meet while you are getting [...]