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More Than Moonlighting
More Than Moonlighting
Can you be a success running a law firm by day and a chocolate shop by night? How about a pilot and a crawfish peddler?
Meet Entrepreneurs That Made It Work
What's the Big Idea?
Reach Your Dream on Modest Means
Reach Your Dream on Modest Means
Want to join the entrepreneur club, but don't have a small fortune to invest? Take a look at some franchise opportunities that come with a surprisingly small price tag.
Budget Businesses
Ready to Get Started?
12 Months to Business Startup
12 Months to Business Startup
Ready to take the plunge? Follow this 12-month startup plan, and your small business could be ready to open its doors by this time next year. | First Steps
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Start Your Business
Small Business Startup Tips
This treasure-trove of 75 startup tips covers every aspect of getting your small business off the ground. Get your startup started!
Manage Your Business
Get Them Fired Up
Inspire and motivate your employees to passionately care about your small business by adopting these five key leadership traits.
Grow Your Business
Build a Money-Making Brand
Make sure your small business stands out from the competition by using these five steps to creating a winning brand.
Small Business Idea Center
How to Research Your Small Business Idea
Think you've got a can't-lose concept? Before investing your life savings, make sure you're idea will fly.
- Do My Stuff and Get Paid
- Stress Relief Goes Kiddie
- Create a New Business From an Old Idea
- Turn Off That Light! Energy Usage in Real Dollars
- Home Party Sales
Starting a Small Business
Ready to Launch Your Small Business?
Before you hit the ignition button on your startup, ask yourself these six questions to ensure 'all systems go.'
- More Than Moonlighting
- How to Sell Your Invention
- How to Sell Your Invention
- The Myth About Creation Myths
- Everyone Wants to Start a Business
Small Business Plans
15 Reasons Your Small Business Needs a Plan
Whether you're just starting out, growing your business or seeking outside help, a well-thought-out business plan is the vehicle you'll need to get yourself there.
- College Business Plans that Made the Grade
- 10 Biz Plan Blunders
- Know Your Competition
- 15 Reasons You Need a Business Plan
- Determining a Plan for Setting Prices
Small Business Spotlight
Why Aren't You on eBay?
Here's two reasons why you should be selling on eBay -- anyone can do it, and it's easy to start. Need to know more?
Small Business Success
Try Not to Hate Her
Young and rich. Who says you can't have it all? Andrea Lake and 13 others made their first million before 40.
Small Business Features
Top 10 Low-Cost Franchises
If you're ready to be an entrepreneur, one of these franchise bargains could help your small business startup dreams come true -- without startup-funding nightmares. | Low Cost Franchises
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AOL Small Business Feed
Get the weekly round-up of small business articles, tips and strategies, fed directly into your 'My AOL' feed reader.
Money & Finance Spotlight
Stashing Your Cash
If you were going to hide some money where is the best place to put it?
Small Business Coaches
Small Business
Success Coaches
Meet AOL's small business and career coaches! Success experts like Brian Tracy and Tom Peters will help you increase sales, get motivated, and build a better business.
Best of the Web
- Small Business Administration
Your U.S. Government Small Business Resource
- SCORE
Counselors to America's Small Business
- Internal Revenue Service
Tax Resource Center for Small Business
- Business.gov
The Official Business Link to the U.S. Government