The decision to launch a business before the holidays is a strategic one that depends heavily on the nature of the venture.

One of the biggest challenges for first-time entrepreneurs is fear, fear of failure, uncertainty, or financial loss. While ...

From writing a business plan to setting up a website, your new business venture can move from concept to opening with this to-do list. — Getty Images/d3sign Starting a new business can be daunting.

Starting a business is an incredible journey. The idea of turning a dream into something real is exciting, and it’s easy to get caught up in imagining the possibilities. But if you’ve never known any ...

Starting a business from scratch is not for the faint of heart, but some states make it easier than others for founders to find success. A recent study by Swoop Funding ranked U.S. states based on 11 ...

ZDNET's key takeaways Uncertainty, layoffs, mean uncertain futures for professionals. AI has made starting a business easier. Tried-and-true rules of entrepreneurship still prevail. Launch an AI app, ...

Last year's Small Biz Challenge winner poses proudly with her mentor. (StatePoint) Starting a small business is an exciting journey, and one that many Americans hope to make a reality. More than six ...

Starting a business is hard no matter where you try it. Still, it can help to set up shop someplace where costs — from rent and labor costs to corporate taxes — are lower. If you currently live on ...