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Secrets to Small Business Success That Have Nothing to Do With Luck

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How to Prepare a Product Pitch for an Invention

Ready to secure funding or sell your product? Learn how to plan a presentation that wows your audience.

How to Write a Business Plan for Inventions

Attract investors and formalize processes by developing a roadmap for commercializing your innovation.

Can a For-Profit Business Add a Nonprofit Arm?

The IRS dictates that for-profits and nonprofits must operate separately. However, there are ways to participate in both types of entities.

Small Business Ideas for Sports Lovers

Entrepreneurs passionate about sports will find a competitive market with plenty of opportunities for growth.

Fashion-Related Small Business Ideas

This year is a great time to start a sustainable fashion label or dropship your latest T-shirt line.

5 Small Businesses Leveraging the Mocktail Trend

With 'Dry January' emerging as a year-round lifestyle choice, these small businesses are leveraging the alcohol-free movement to grow their businesses and stake a claim in this growing market.

How to Ensure Your Business Website Is SEO-Optimized

Is your site in excellent health, or does it need a boost? Explore ways to optimize it for search engines. 

6 Romantic Small Businesses for Valentine's Day

These small businesses lead with love year-round.

How Do Debt Collection Agencies Get Paid?

Here’s what business owners should know about debt collection agencies, from how they get paid to how they can and can’t collect customers’ unpaid invoices.