Getting things done right during the startup phase of a business is crucial for the long term success of that business. The Starting a Business topic area on Bright Hub’s Entrepreneurship deals specifically with those matters and concerns that need to be handled before a business even opens its doors.
In particular, our business analysts will share advice on items such as what steps need to be taken during business startup, which industries offer high growth potential, and mistakes to avoid when starting a business. We also take a more in-depth look at the requirements needed for certain types of businesses, whether you plan to start a flower shop or open up a consignment store.
Regardless of the business industry you choose, there are a number of startup issues common to all ventures. For more detailed advice and strategy suggestions, be sure to check out our latest articles.
Whether you’re selling garage sale finds on eBay, extra baby stuff on Let It Go or the latest sprocket on Amazon, you need to be photographer. You’ll need social media and business skills to be successful too, but if your stuff doesn’t look valuable, no one will buy it.
Entrepreneurs translate ideas to reality. This requires much effort and many processes. Rapid prototyping (RP) is a tool that allows lending physical shape to abstract ideas. The different RP techniques aid businesses in virtualization, testing, modelling, and even small scale manufacturing.
If you’ve been stricken by an idea you can’t get out of your head, you may be wondering how it is that you can turn your business idea into an actual business. While it may seem overwhelming, the actual process of moving from idea to actual business is best done in a linear fashion, step-by-step.
Are you a real entrepreneur? Despite the challenged economy, entrepreneurship is on the rise. Self-introspection to discover whether you are a freelancer or an entrepreneur can help define what motivates you in business and in life. Know thyself; success will follow.
Even if you don’t have much cash in the bank, you can become your own boss. Learn money-saving tips; find out how to advertise for next to nothing, download free templates to help you plan and track progress and more with the help of the resources in this comprehensive guide.
You may find opening a niche small business to be challenging because you must locate those who require your service or product. You need to reach out to a smaller population rather than just anyone. Here are important facts you need to know.
Business start-up costs include licensing fees, inventory costs, and equipment costs. Before you start the business, even if you do not draft a business plan, you should outline the costs for start-up to ensure that you have enough operating capital to get to grand opening.
Setting up a limited liability company (LLC) is easier than setting up most other entities. In many states, you can register the company online instead of mailing the application in.
In this guide to business startups, you’ll find ideas, strategies, information and worksheets that will bring success if you wish to venture into the entrepreneurial world. We also take a look at “Danny” a wannabe business owner who had an idea and well….read on!
The world of owning a franchise involves a lot of time and effort. How does any entrepreneur know if the franchise life is right for them? Fear not, because here, Bright Hub takes the guesswork and myths out of owning a franchise, including some real hard truths in this guide to franchises.
Choosing the right business entity is often tough for new businesses. Should you go it alone with a sole proprietorship or is a partnership or corporation right for you? Often it’s hard to determine; with the help of this informative guide to business structures, you’ll be able to choose with ease.
Non-profits and charitable organizations have different rules when it comes to things such as tax filing or how they’re organized. If you are starting a non-profit or serve on the board of a charitable organization, this guide to non-profits is a must-bookmark web page you’ll use again and again.
This article is geared for the traveling enthusiast as a way to continue flying or sailing across the globe as a full-time career! Learn about travel clubs and the different steps to starting a travel club business. It could be a healthy outlet for your passions and a paying job at the same time!
There is nothing like a party to celebrate a special occasion. Have you ever wondered how parties have become the lavish affairs they are now, or how party planning became a popular business idea? This article will explore these questions and motivate you to throw your own fabulous event.
Social events are a billion, yes billion, dollar industry that has room for entrepreneurs to create new business ventures. Learn what social events are and how to create a social event planning business as we explore the ins and outs of this budding industry.
A pizza shop can be a thriving business if done right, but not everyone knows where to start. Find out what should be done to start a successful pizza parlor restaurant.
Starting a lawn mowing business is just like any other small business. To be successful at it, you need to do some planning, be aware of the types of activities an owner will engage in, and have a reasonably good understanding of how the business operates on a day-to-day basis.
Who doesn’t want to party for a living? When you are a party planner, you spend your days organizing parties and then attending them! If this is something that you want to do, then you should consider opening your own business as a party planner.
Offices often need individuals to come clean at the end of the day and ready the office for use the next day. Many commercial vendors hire an outside business to come in and clean. If you’re looking for a small business opportunity, you may want to look into opening a commercial cleaning business.
A spa is a place of tranquility and relaxation, and you think you would be perfect at running one! How do you get started? Find out what you need to open your own spa here.