Some friends and I are interested in starting a small hostel in Central America. We are only in the pre-investigating phase, and we do not really know what to look for. First of al …

We are into outsourcing business, I heard that the recession is coming back in the US. What steps I can take to avoid adverse effects of it on my business. And what steps should we …

Hi everybody! I have an idea for a new business. Tell me what you think. It is a very local service that i would like to create and provide around my city. Here it is: I would l …

What's the most effective way to build a positive brand image for a new company specially if you really don't in which direction the business is going to grow? Any tips?

I know that an appropriate employee compensation is the best thing you can do to keep your people happy and motivated. This is not very easy to accomplish in a small business and …

I feel the term startup means lot more than the "starting phase" today. My colleague posted some interesting thoughts on the perceived notion of the term startup. http://tenmile …

I'm curious about this. How much money do I need if I wanted to found an LLC, including all costs for Attorneys, Government Fees, and so on?

Hai me from infolabs corporation ,about infolabs its a software service company where we provide service from documentation to testing of software product Please suggest us the be …

I have started a small business consulting organization and have several years of prior corporate experience(technology management) and an MBA from a top school. To gain experien …

I'm planning a trip with a family member for late August. I could potentially try to drum up some business at that location (I'm a web designer and work with clients all over the …

There are many insurance policies you can get for your business but it is obvious that not all of them are appropriate for all kinds of business. What's the best insurance policy y …

I have recieved emails in the past with "confidental" notices at the bottom of the signature. I want to have a 'big' company feel for my startup, so any suggestions for an effecti …

I am meeting with a lawyer tomorrow(hopefully he will be my lawyer for the business). My question is it necessary fo me to have a lease before I obtain my licenses/permits or can I …

I need help with differentiating my business My business is a direct mail coupon magazine advertising service. I have been having trouble trying to be different from the other co …

Is there a particular type of consultant that small business owners should consider hiring when just starting operations to have a second opinion/overview on how to proceed on cert …