Starting a lawn maintenance business is a good idea for several reasons. First, it requires no formal training (at least not in a traditional sense), and it’s great for those who want to learn about small business management without exposing themselves to major risks. Still, running a business, …
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5 Reasons to Start a Franchise Business
Is it time for you to take a new professional step? Millions of us think so. In the US alone, 66% want to start their own business. For some, entrepreneurship is a better option than moving to another role where they may yet again feel dissatisfaction. Franchising can offer the freedom of running …
The Personal Touch: How an Alpine, Utah Day Spa Owner Created a Company that Caters to the Needs of Each Client
Businessing Magazine recently connected with entrepreneur Joy Nicolls, who owns and operates SpaVITA, a day spa in the town of Alpine, Utah. Joy is one of those lucky entrepreneurs who gets to do what she loves every day—make her clients look and feel their best! She is ten years into her …
How Life Led 5 Solopreneurs Right Into Business Ownership
When I meet other solopreneurs, I love hearing about how they got into business. Especially when it wasn’t something they planned to do, but more an action they felt compelled to take based on their life experiences. That’s how it was for me. If you told me 10 years ago that I would be in …
8 of the Best Businesses That Veterans Can Start
After separating from military service, veterans often face challenges adjusting to civilian life. Most will need or want to find a job, but civilian jobs and the general office culture can be difficult for veterans to adjust to, especially for disabled vets. As an alternate career path, many …
Starting a Business: How to Be Thorough
So you've decided to take the plunge and start your own business and you're sure you've got it all figured out. Chances are, you're leaving out some small details that could end up being major issues down the line. Here are some important areas that you'll want to be 100 percent thorough with before …