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Start Your Business
There’s a lot to learn about starting a business. Entrepreneurs and startups can use all the help they can get. Find expert advice and inspiration to get your business off the ground.
Starting a business is a busy and exciting time. But you may be wondering if you need a business license, and if so, what kind of business license. Here are some of the licenses a new business might need.
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How abandoning my original plan saved my business
Small business pivot lessons: how to adapt your business plan, shift to delivery, rebuild your strategy, and create customer loyalty that drives long-term growth.
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Small business pivot lessons: how to adapt your business plan, shift to delivery, rebuild your strategy, and create customer loyalty that drives long-term growth.
How micromanagement almost killed my business
Discover 3 hard-earned lessons on why micromanagement caps growth, how to hire people you trust (and actually trust them), and how letting go can protect quality while scaling.
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Discover 3 hard-earned lessons on why micromanagement caps growth, how to hire people you trust (and actually trust them), and how letting go can protect quality while scaling.
How to take the leap before you feel ready
Learn 4 founder-tested lessons on overcoming doubt, trusting your conviction, and starting a small business with what you have—then improving fast as you grow.
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Learn 4 founder-tested lessons on overcoming doubt, trusting your conviction, and starting a small business with what you have—then improving fast as you grow.
Five things to consider before starting your small business
Before you quit your 9–5, read these five real-world considerations that can make or break a new small business.
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Before you quit your 9–5, read these five real-world considerations that can make or break a new small business.
10 Books for entrepreneurial summer reading
Discover 10 essential business books for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Classic and modern titles to help take your business plan from good to great.
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Discover 10 essential business books for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Classic and modern titles to help take your business plan from good to great.
8 Grants for Black entrepreneurs
Grants are available for Black-owned businesses. ,Learn how you can get money to start or grow your business.
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