Starting Up
Building a business from the ground up takes dedication, enthusiasm, and hard work. Find out how to channel your energy and resources effectively to start up your small business.

· Incubator FAQs
· Common Startup Mistakes
· and more...

Fred Steingold answers a question about the legal steps to starting up a restaurant business.

Meet Terri Levine, President of Comprehensive Coaching U, which advises entrepreneurs.

Next on Real Small Business, we look at Sales: Identifying, approaching, and closing qualified sales prospects.

  • Starting Up

  • Creating a Business Plan

  • Structuring The Business



  • Hiring Staff

  • Small Business Insurance

  • HR Management

  • Small Business Resources

  • Legal Issues

  • Taking Time Off




  • Preparing for Tax Season

  • Year-End Reconciliation

  • Cash Flow

  • Collections

  • Your Company's Credit

  • Borrowing & Saving

  • Employee Compensation

  • Getting Funding



  • Trade Shows

  • Wholesale/B2B

  • Pricing Right

  • Customer Relations

  • Marketing

  • Doing Business Online

  • Your Company's PR







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