Outstanding Articles For Small Business

Find some real gems in our quick read articles for small business and entrepreneurs.

Following are links to interesting articles -- some that we have written, and some from others. 

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Articles For Small Business:

Finance Your Business On TV.  The hit show about the Shark Tank has more than a little reality about it.  It may not be a mainstream mode of financing a business, but the questions that the sharks ask should be ones that you can answer as well.

Financing An Online Business.  Day by day it is getting easier to finance online businesses, but it is still no shoo in.  Here's how one industrious young entrepreneur influenced his banker to let go of some funds.

Free Government Business Loans.  There are a number of excellent government programs that entrepreneurs can draw upon when looking for financing.

Online Business Plan Scams  No matter how often we say it, people fall for these schemes every single day.  Don't be one of them.

Sample Restaurant Business Plan Research  Demographics and area stats can be elusive, especially in an economy with a shifting environment.  Here is what your banker will look at, so you should look at it too.

So Much Money -- So Little Time.  So you think there is no money.  Well, think again.  There is a lot of money out there, just waiting for the right project.

Where To Find A Cash Windfall.  Sometimes it is closer than you think.

 

Articles About Entrepreneurs

Alisha: A Clothing Store Entrepreneur.  Success doesn't always come the first time around, but Alisha has done an outstanding job of adapting to changing times.

The Entrepreneurs With Energy To Spare.  Handicapped?  Not by a long shot.

Live and Let Live: An Internet Cafe.  A cafe of any sort is a special place.  These cafe owners have really created a unique niche for themselves.

Articles About Different Types of Business Plans

Alpaca Business Plan.  Who wouldn't love these furry creatures?  Heck, even I am thinking about abandoning city life and making these buddies my pals.

Alternative Energy Business Plans.  You would think that alternative energy businesses would find wide open arms amongst financiers.  Sometimes they do.  but not always.

BarClubDisco Business Plan.  Hot to trot with music and libations?  So is this business plan.

Beauty Business Questions.  From single station salons to beauty spas, how do we pull it all together?  Here's how.

Book Store Business Plans.  The traditional book store has taken a turn for the better.  Small shops can again thrive in the world of specialization and the internet.

Business Plans For The Restaurant Industry.  There are probably more restaurants than any other type of business.  And here are the business plans that work work for them.

Call Center Business Plan.  Not all business plans enjoy the red carpet treatment when presented at a bank.  Yours can.

Campground Business Plan.  With families looking for inexpensive vacation options, campgrounds are way back into favor, and this promises to be a growing field over the next few years.

Cleaning Service Business Plan.  Clean a corner, clean a high rise.  There is dirt everywhere, and your business plan awaits.

Dog Day Care Business Plans.  Dogs and cats and turtles and lions -- oh my!  All kinds of pets appreciate your dog day care business plan.

Fashion Industry Business Plan Questions.  Fashion a shirt at the corner shop, or create designs showcased around the world.  Start here.

Fitness Business Plans.  Whether your dream is a yoga studio, a kids gym, a personal training business, or any number of other fitness businesses, the news is all good:  your niche is on the brink of exploding!

Flower Shop Business Plan.  Posies and garlands and gardens.  (sigh) What a lovely way to spend your life.  And here are the business plans to make it a lot easier.

Franchise Business Plans.  Starting and financing a franchise is different than any other type of business.  The existence of the franchising company puts a whole new layer into the mix, one that you can use to your advantage.

Funeral Home Business Plans.  Your business is quite unique, and your business plan will be equally unique.  Use your skills of compassion, and profit, to create a strong plan.

Gift Shop Business Plan.  Perfumes and parasols and gems and creations for the home and office.  Wow, there are just so many possible gift shop options.

Hair Salon Business Plan.  Focus on starting out, or on financing, your styling salon, and your success will be right behind.

3 Components Of An Internet Cafe Business Plan.  Start it right with these three tips.

Internet Cafe Car Wash Business Plan.  Combining businesses is one of the strength of creative entrepreneurs.  Here is a logical combination:  An internet cafe adjacent to a car wash, so business people (and non-business people) can keep busy while the car is being washed and polished.

Martial Arts Business Plan Questions.  There are hundreds of styles of martial arts.  There is one business plan you need right now.

Medical Business Plans.  Whether your practice is a general or specialized one, dental, chiropractic, or other medical specialty, others can only envy the ease when you apply for any type of financing.

Real Estate Industry Business Plans.  A unique industry.  A unique business plan.

Start A Recruiting Business.  Donna shares her experiences in starting a recruiting business, ups and downs.

Starting A Free Online Business  Is there really a way to make money online?  You bet there is!  Here are some of the most popular ways.

Other Interesting Topics

Become An Entrepreneur.  Now?  In this economy?  You've got to be nuts!

Equality in Business? Not If I Can Help It!  Women have a lot more to offer than equality.

A Simple Business Plan  Sometimes the simplest works the best.  Here's how to put together a business in short order, and still impress.

Your LLC Corporation  By far the most popular type of business organization, here are the basics of an LLC corporation.