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What Uber’s resurrection teaches us about adversity as a startup

Uber went through some troubles, but it did a great job in getting past it all. Here's what you can learn from its resurrection.
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5 successful businesses that launched during the pandemic and are thriving

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How to start your own pool cleaning and maintenance business

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How to write a roofing business plan

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How to grow your cleaning startup fast

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How long your business plan should be?

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How to start a roofing business

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How long does it take to write a business plan?

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Why internal business plans are essential to have

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3 business case study formats that will catch anyone’s eye

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The three types of business plans for most industries

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How niching down in your business positions you as a expert

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How to start a food-truck empire business plan

If you want to establish a food-truck empire, you need to have a business plan. We show you how to start one.
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How to start your own bakery shop business

Here are the steps to go through for how to start a bakery
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Here’s how to start a restaurant-business plan

We list helpful tips to start a restaurant-business plan.
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How to Become a Licensed Wellness Coach

You may be wondering how you can become a licensed wellness coach. Our guide shows you how.
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What is a business plan used for?

We discuss what a business plan is used for and how it can benefit you.
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What is a business plan, and why do you need one?

A business plan is a necessity to succeed, and there are several reasons why you need one.
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How to write a restaurant business plan

Follow our guide to successfully write a restaurant business plan.
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How to start your own carpentry business

Tired of working for someone else? Here's how to start your own carpentry business.
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How to do market research before starting a business

Starting a business? Here's how to do market research for any type of company.
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Why cash flow is vital to any small-business owner

We explain why cash flow should be something your small business considers, no matter how new or established you are.
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How to write a funding request for your startup

Need funding for your startup? We'll show you how how to write a request.
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How to write a business plan for a bakery

Looking to start your own bakery? Here are some great ways to write a business plan.
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Going fast: How to quickly write a business plan to start a food truck

We show you how to write a business plan and get your food truck up and running quickly.
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Why your small business should have an accountant

Accounting is difficult. Hire an accountant and save yourself the headache.
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How to finance a startup business

Have a great idea -- but no cash? We'll tell you how to finance your startup the right way.
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How to analyze sales data to optimize growth

Income is awesome, but making sense of where it comes from (and why) is important. Here's how to analyze sales data.
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How to write a real estate business plan

Starting a new real estate business? Here's everything you need to know about writing your first business plan.
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How to lay out your business plan for a construction startup

Your new construction business needs more than customers. Here's how to write your first business plan.
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Money is tight, but you can still save money for business expenses — here’s how

When times get tough, you still need to save for business expenses. Here's how to do it when income is slim.
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Pool-service advertising ideas for under $1,000

Pool service is an industry that works best with repeat customers, but first you have to attract them. Here's how to advertise your business.
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How to pay up when your business goes bankrupt

Bankruptcy is an unfortunate reality for many. If you're facing it yourself, here's how you can plan and pay for expenses.
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How to open a gym and capitalize on the MMA craze

Whether you want a standard gym or something more unique for an MMA audience, we'll tell you how to open a gym.
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The best free market-research tools

You can do your own market research for free -- and these are the best tools we've found that help you get the job done.
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The benefits of market research for SMBs

Why your small or medium-sized business should invest time -- and a bit of money -- into market research.