How to Decide if Entrepreneurship is Right for You
Starting a business is a lot like becoming a parent. Not only do you have to prepare for your start-up emotionally and financially, but you have to be committed to its constant needs until it's mature enough to hum along on its own. And even then (much like a child) it will always need you in some capacity, no matter how old it gets.

How to Create a Disaster Plan
Preparing for the worst can help minimize the risk to a small business. Sample disaster plans are widely available on the Internet, including the SBA's Web site, and can be customized for your business needs.

How to Set up a Wellness Plan
Company wellness programs can help improve employees’ health and simultaneously lower health-care costs and raise productivity. While some companies set up extensive programs and contests, others offer simple ways to promote healthy living.

Employee Retention – How to Retain Employees
High employee turnover costs business owners in time and productivity. Try these tactics to retain your employees.

How to Save on Health Insurance
Business owners can reduce their health insurance spending by employing one or more cost-cutting strategies.

How to Hire Your First Employees
Hiring that first employee is a big step for a small business. Follow this advice when deciding whom to hire, when and how to find the best candidates.

How to Attract Talent to a Small Company
Luring the best candidates to a small company often means making a case for its potential, their ability to contribute to its success and the advantages of working in an entrepreneurial organization.

How to Hire a Health-Insurance Broker or Agent
Setting up a health plan for your company can be complex and time-consuming. Hiring an insurance broker or agent can ease the process and is the first step.

How to Shop for a Bank
Your bank is more than a place to process checks and park money. So figure out what services you need and shop around to find a banker whom you can talk to and tries to understand your business.

How to Borrow from Family and Friends
When your bank account is empty, a loan from family or friends often becomes the next funding step. But a handshake loan can easily become a headache. How to avoid the pitfalls.