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Starting a business

Starting a business

> Planning (18)

How to start a business

How to perform a break-even analysis on your business

How to write a business plan

How to execute on a strategy

How to select a part-time business to start

How to choose a product or service to sell

How to research a business idea

How to start a nonprofit organization

How to start a service business

How to estimate start-up costs for a new business

How to keep fixed costs low when starting a company

How to define a business strategy

How to clarify your vision for your business

How to write a marketing analysis for a business plan

How to write a cash flow plan for a business plan

How to write an executive summary for a business plan

How to evaluate a business idea

How to capitalize a new business

> Financing (40)

How to find angel investors for your business

How to get a bank loan by using a private loan guarantee from an angel investor

How to pitch an angel investor on your startup

How to use your home equity to get a business loan

How to get a bank loan for your business

How to get a line of credit for your business

How to prepare for a bank loan meeting

How to get a lender to say "yes" to your loan request

How to select a lender for your business

How to prepare a loan proposal

How to prepare a personal financial statement in support of a business loan application

How to understand a promissory note

How to get an SBA loan for your startup

How to bootstrap finance your startup

How to use credit cards to finance your startup

How to use your IRA or 401(k) to finance your startup

How to make your business plan attractive to venture capitalists

How to negotiate a term sheet

How to get venture capital funding for your startup

How to handle a venture capital transaction

How to raise money for your startup

How to find creative ways to fund a business

How to evaluate potential investors in your business

How to evaluate a contract for your startup financing

How to get a loan against future sales of your product or service

How to get involved in a business incubator to get funding for your startup

How to get a loan for your startup

How to close a startup financing deal

How to understand funding rounds

How to select an investor

How to divide equity between founders and investors

How to select a method of financing your startup

How to decide whether to use equity or debt to finance your startup

How to use a finder to raise capital for your business

How to create an elevator pitch for your business plan

How to remain on good terms with family and friend investors when your business hits rough times

How to document a loan for your business from family or friends

How to raise money for your startup from family and friends

How to find a government grant

How to apply for a government grant

> Buying a business (3)

How to buy a business

How to perform due diligence on a business you are considering buying

How to value a business you are considering buying

> Franchising (6)

How to buy a franchise

How to start a kiosk business

How to decide whether a franchise is right for you

How to franchise your business

How to find a franchise opportunity in your area

How to select the right franchise for you

> Home-based businesses (10)

How to start an eBay business

How to start a home-based business

How to become a freelancer

How to keep your eBay business legal

How to start a home-based business legally

How to start a home-based business as a teen

How to start a Bed and Breakfast

How to set up a home office

How to decide whether to turn your hobby into a business

How to insure your home business properly

> Nonprofits (2)

How to raise money for a nonprofit business

How to form a nonprofit corporation

> Office and equipment (16)

How to find the best location for your new business

How to find a janitorial service for your business

How to read a commercial real-estate lease contract

How to make your business look appealing to customers

How to decide whether to buy or lease business equipment

How to select a commercial real estate broker for your business

How to find the best location for office space for your business

How to select office space for your small business

How to select an ideal facility for a small business

How to decide whether to buy or lease a facility for your business

How to save money on office space

How to save money by sharing another business's office space

How to determine what type of space you need for your business

How to deal with zoning problems with your business location

How to understand common commercial lease terms

How to negotiate the best commercial lease terms

> Ownership structures (10)

How to form a corporation

How to form a Limited Liability Corporation

How to form an S Corporation

How to form a partnership

How to form a sole proprietorship

How to select the right ownership structure for your business

How to decide between forming a corporation and an LLC

How to create a partnership agreement

How to change your business from a C corporation to an S corporation

How to convert your business from an S corporation to a C corporation

> Partners (3)

How to choose a business partner for your startup

How to start a business with your spouse

How to decide whether to start a business with your spouse

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