Start a Business
Information, ideas and resources about starting a small business.
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Research
Two-Thirds of Americans Dream of Opening a Small Business | 2018
Among individuals ages, 37-57 (Generation Xers) 75% of those surveyed had the dream of opening a small business.
Research
What Percentage of New Businesses Survive? (By State, Industry, Time)
Yes, businesses close. But at a rate less than you may be led to believe. (Links to business survival statistics in all 50 states and by industries.)
ResearchTrend
Half of U.S. Millennials Want to Start a Business During the Next Three Years
More than any other generation, Millennials believe there is more job security in owning your own business than in working for someone else.
Advice
How Small Businesses Are Succeeding in Very Small Towns
Examples of small town small businesses who are working together with big results.
Resources
3 Top Ranked Free Online Courses on Starting and Growing a Small Business | 2017
Two great words (“free” and “learning”) for current and prospective business owners.
GuideResources
How to Start a Small Business | An Overview of SmallBusiness.com Resources
A comprehensive overview of information found on SmallBusiness.com and the SmallBusiness.com/WIKI that is helpful to those considering starting a business.