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Guide to Sole Proprietorships

A sole proprietorship is the most common U.S. legal business structure, with minimal startup costs and various tax perks.

Family Businesses That Have Made it Big

Running a business isn’t easy, and building a business with your family can be even harder. Here are eight family businesses that defied the odds and succeeded.

Examples of Famous Businesses That Changed Their Names

Companies might change their names to reflect a new business direction or to escape bad publicity.

Famous Entrepreneurs Who Started Small

Some of the most successful entrepreneurs began with limited money or connections. What set them apart was their willingness to act on an idea and adapt as they went.

Successful Crowdfunded Startups

A successful crowdfunding campaign can be just what your business needs to reach the next level. Here are nine startups whose crowdfunding campaigns did just that.

What Is a General Partnership?

A general partnership is a business entity made of two or more partners who agree to jointly establish and run a business.

How to Change Your EIN

An EIN is like a Social Security number for your business. While you can’t change it, you can get a new one and change your business details.

Pros and Cons of Opening a Brick-and-Mortar Store

Whether your business is new or has traditionally been digital-only, our list can help you determine if opening a retail store is right for you.

What Is a Solopreneur?

Learn more about solopreneurship and how to make it work for you.

How to Use AI to Test and Improve Your Business Idea

Artificial intelligence (AI) can dramatically speed up the validation, testing, and iterative process of taking a business idea to market.