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The Latest Questions Small Businesses Are Asking

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A venture feasibility study analyzes an idea from several perspectives: market opportunity, competition, resources available, resource gaps, financial viability, operational issues, intellectual property rights, development timeline and technology needs. Look honestly at all the pros and cons for this type of business venture.

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Building A Successful CPA Practice

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Once you go through the steps to complete your education and obtain your CPA license, you can start working toward building up your business. Whether you intend to operate as a sole proprietor or wish to create a firm with several other accountants, one of the main goals should be to find and acquire loyal clients.

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Lean Business Planning with Tim Berry [VIDEO]

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We recently had Tim Berry, Palo Alto Software founder and business planning expert, present our Bplans audience with his latest advice on lean business planning. It’s all about making your business life easier, doing what works best, getting the best results by tracking what works and always improving.

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How to Form a Corporation

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Consider finding and working with a CPA and a lawyer. Having these experienced brains reviewing your business plan can help ensure you don’t waste time and money on what is really a cool hobby or rewarding social venture masquerading as a great business idea. Decide on your business location. In that case, use it!

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Do You Have a Hobby or a Business?

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If you like just having a side hustle that makes a bit of money on the side that’s perfectly fine, you don’t need to create a full business. But if you do find yourself spending more and more time on that money-making hobby, here’s how to convert it into a small business. Create a Lean Business Plan.

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Entrepreneurial Profile #2: The Expert

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Sue originally went to school to be a CPA. Sue valued keeping a tight fist around the company’s finances, operations and business development. Bill Gates, most small business owners and virtually all service providers. She studied diligently, got good grades and went to work for a big accounting firm.

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How to Become Your Own Boss in 2015 (Webinar Recap)

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Before you quit, you need to create a plan. I had the opportunity to speak with Melinda Emerson, the “SmallBizLady” and America’s #1 small business expert, who took the opportunity to share with us her proven, step-by-step method to transition from employee to entrepreneur. You just want to check her out.