Startup Resources

Starting from scratch isn't the only way to get started. Buying an existing business can help you hit the ground running. Here's what you need to know to find a great deal. When... Read more

Duct Tape Marketing is the World's Most Practical Small Business Marketing Guide. Click to link to the revised and updated guide. Read more

Close more sales or get your marketing messages in front of the right people. From seasoned sales teams looking for an edge to small business owners who need dynamic marketing... Read more

Anyone who runs a business out of their home, no matter how small, faces the same risks as any other company. You need insurance to protect yourself against those risks, whether... Read more

Running any business comes with risks. So it's important that you protect both your business and your personal assets. That protection, however, comes in many different forms,... Read more

One of the unique features of incorporating or forming an LLC (as opposed to filing a DBA) is that you do not necessarily have to form the company in the State where you do... Read more

Business owners, especially new business owners, often struggle with making sense of the advantages and disadvantages of S corporation status. Sure, you know that many businesses... Read more

The most common forms of business enterprises in use in the United States are the sole proprietorship, general partnership, limited liability company (LLC), and corporation. Each... Read more

Starting a business involves planning, making key financial decisions, and completing a series of legal activities. Download the guide to learn about the 10 essential steps to... Read more

Bplans offers free business plan samples and templates, business planning resources, How-to articles, financial calculators, industry reports, etc. Read more

If you’re going to start a business, the smartest approach is to write a business plan. Now don’t worry—the process is not as onerous as you might think. After reading Road Map to... Read more