There is no perfect time to start your own business. Sure, it’s important to have the fundamentals of beginning a business ready like an idea, money, business insurance and a development brand. But ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mike Kappel is the Founder of Patriot Software, LLC. If you’ve thought about opening your own business, you might have begun to ...

Garages, backroom offices, and coffee shops are some of the starting points of many successful businesses— representing the founder's several trials and tribulations to build up their companies and ...

Many people aspire to start a business. They crave the freedom of being their own boss and are drawn to the allure of unlimited income potential. While you should approach entrepreneurship with bright ...

Whether you’re at the start of your career or a seasoned veteran in your industry, you’ve likely considered the potential advantages of starting your own business. While leaving a salaried position or ...

Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Yarilet Perez is an experienced multimedia ...

Several years ago I started a small business, eventually pivoting to what’s known as a creator business: a business that focuses on creating content (writing, video, audio, etc.) for an ...

Thus, I was happy to see my perspective solidified and detailed with real examples in a timely book, Mission Possible: How to Build a Business for Our Times, by Alexandre Mars. He started an ...

There are many paths to entrepreneurship, and for some aspiring business owners, becoming an independent contractor is a natural first step. But what exactly is an independent contractor, and how do ...

Have you been considering IT contract work, but you don’t know where to start? Before you start working piecemeal, contract-by-contract, consider opening your own IT contract business. Many interested ...

Starting a new business can be an exciting and rewarding venture, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges. Here are some common obstacles to avoid when starting a new business. To increase ...