Start a Business

Need ideas, advice or strategies to start your own business? Browse our expert startup advice below on how to start a business. You’ll find guides, checklists, insights and more.

Guides

Idea Patent Guide

Franchise Guide

Start a Business Guide

Website Startup Guide

Develop an Idea

Business Ideas for Beginners

Low Cost Business Ideas

Home Based Business Ideas

Craft Business Ideas

Buy or Sell a Business

Buying a Business Checklist

Selling a Business Checklist

Business Valuation

Find Businesses for Sale

Franchise

Franchises for Under $10,000

How Does a Franchise Work?

Pros and Cons of Franchising

Franchise Financing Options

Legal Structure

Common Business Structures

Business Structure Differences

Does Your Business Need a DBA?

Change Your Business Structure

How to Start

How to Start an Airbnb Business

How to Start a Gym

How to Start a Soap Business

How to Start a Property Management Company

Startup Advice

Startup Checklist

Start a Business with No Money

How to Write a Business Plan

How to Grow a Small Business

Last updated: April 13, 2022