Many people dream of starting a business but they don’t know how to start a business from nothing. It can feel overwhelming and intimidating to think about where to begin, and many talk themselves out ...

Katie Miller is a consumer financial services expert. She worked for almost two decades as an executive, leading multi-billion dollar mortgage, credit card, and savings portfolios with operations ...

A home business requires a lot of the same preparation as any other business, but you can skip finding an office or retail space. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our ...

Elysse Bell is a finance and business writer for Investopedia. She writes about small business, personal finance, technology, and more. Samantha (Sam) Silberstein, CFP®, CSLP®, EA, is an experienced ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa Houston covers financial issues that affect women in business. It’s no secret that women over 50 are redefining what it ...

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Several years ago I started a small business, eventually pivoting to what’s known as a creator business: a business that focuses on creating content (writing, video, audio, etc.) for an ...

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Imagine having complete control of the stories you tell and the roles you play. For actors, starting a production company isn’t just about making films or shows—it’s about creating opportunities to ...

How to throw off the corporate shackles and launch an independent news outlet. So you want to start your own media company. This is a bad idea. We are qualified to say this because we have done it. As ...

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