The spirit of entrepreneurship has ignited the global economy. Many young professionals enter the job market eager to build a business from the ground up. But there’s an inherent risk in starting your ...

Being a franchisee has its perks over starting a brand-new business, but you still need capital. Here are three ways to ...

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

Discover the costs, advantages, and warning signs of buying a franchise. Learn how to evaluate franchise opportunities and ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Q: I don’t have enough money to start the franchise operation I want, so I’m going to need to get financing for the balance. I’m ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa Houston covers financial issues that affect women in business. One of the biggest decisions any aspiring entrepreneur ...

When considering the leap into entrepreneurship, one of the first decisions is whether to buy a franchise or start a business from scratch. Both options have their own set of pros and cons, and the ...

Recently, I was sitting, drinking an iced latte macchiato at a well-known chain, when my wife said to me, "We spend so much time in here that maybe we should think of starting one ourselves." Which ...

When looking to become an entrepreneur, many first-timers consider buying a franchise. And that makes sense. Buying a franchise can be a big hit to your checking account, but it can be reassuring to ...

But starting a franchise business is not for every organization. Start-up costs are high, with upfront franchise fees running into the tens of thousands of dollars — or more. It can take years for the ...

Are you ready to get on the road to business ownership — literally? There are a multitude of franchise opportunities that don’t require an expensive storefront, but rather just a car, truck or van to ...