For many, owning a business is a symbol of the American dream. It can be exciting to imagine becoming your own boss, working for yourself and offering employment to others – all helping build ...

Starting a small business can seem less daunting when you break the process into smaller, more achievable steps. If you’re wondering how to start a small business, this 10-step guide can help you move ...

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Let’s be real: the graveyard of failed businesses is packed. Roughly 20% of small businesses don’t survive their first year. Half are toast by year five. But what if I told you that failure isn’t some ...

Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, risk management, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) ...

As technology evolves, small businesses that prioritize connectivity, mobility and security will be better positioned to ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- It is National Small Business Week. These companies and their owners are the backbone of our economy. A record number of people are starting small businesses, but it's not ...