Have you always dreamed of running your own business? The prospect of a hefty bank loan, or waiting for the right investor to ...

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Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Trevor Williams / Getty Images If you have a ...

There are three types of small business set up: sole trader, partnership or limited company. The set up you go for will ...

Retirement investing used to mean picking between stale index funds, overpriced mutual funds or praying your target date fund didn't flatline. But what if you could use that same 401(k) or IRA to ...

There are many paths to entrepreneurship, and for some aspiring business owners, becoming an independent contractor is a natural first step. But what exactly is an independent contractor, and how do ...

The U.S. Census’s most recent data puts the number of solo entrepreneurs at 29.8 million, and applications to start a new business keep coming in. So-called "solopreneurs" contribute over $1.7 ...

Globally, men are twice as likely as women to start a business. Most research into how to start a business has been focused ...

A successful e-commerce business demands a strong concept, authoritative branding, secure payments, multi-channel selling, optimized fulfillment, and data-driven marketing. Starting an e-commerce ...

Coding is no longer a prerequisite for tech entrepreneurship; a hacker mindset and AI tools can equip you to launch successful startups. Focusing on product-market fit and user feedback is key to ...

In some ways, starting a bank is a lot like starting any other business. Who will you hire? Where will you be located? What color will the couches... How to start a bank In some ways, starting a bank ...