Business Plans & Startup Assistance Resources

Last year, Americans spent $61 billion on pets, and the industry should reach $91.72 billion by 2019. Here are 7 pet business ideas to jump on that trend.

Want to be an entrepreneur and receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? Learn about Social Security’s Ticket to Work program.

If you’re feeling isolated, uninspired or otherwise stuck, here are three tactics for reinvigorating your creative business.

There may not be any such thing as a ‘typical’ encore entrepreneur, but there are some characteristics they share.

Creating a new business while working full-time can tough. But even if you work an hour a week building your company, you still need a business plan.

When preparing for the future of your business, you should be aware of the importance of strategic plans to help keep your business on track.

If you are looking to start a business or have already begun your journey, this webinar will help increase your chances for success through creating a GPS plan. Read more

Successful entrepreneurs share common traits. While these characteristics don't guarantee success, you may have a better chance if you have these attributes. Read more

In this webinar, you'll learn about finding high paying gigs, creating job security, managing time, stress and money, and avoiding the gig treadmill. Read more

Encore entrepreneurs start businesses for the first time as they near retirement age. Learn new tips to start on a new path.

Doing some pre-startup homework and crafting a business plan now will make your life post-startup so much easier.

Gidgette and Ken Moshier decided to draw on their love for traveling and tea, as well as their small business backgrounds, to open the English Garden Tea Room.