You have thought about it over and over in meetings that could have been an email. The idea of starting your own business doesn’t have to remain a fantasy. People start businesses every day, and — ...

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 ...

Jennifer Simonson is a business journalist with a decade of experience covering entrepreneurship and small business. Drawing on her background as a founder of multiple startups, she writes for Forbes ...

Maybe you’ve got an amazing idea that you just have to bring to the world. Or, maybe you’re tired of working for others, and want the freedom and control that comes with working for yourself. Whatever ...

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 ...

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If you have a business idea, the best time to start is now. If you’re worried about timing, don’t be: The economy doesn’t matter. And if ...