How to Form Business Ideas by Looking at Common Problems
The world is full of problems waiting to be solved. Here's 4 ways that you can turn those problems into a successful business.
By Tiffany Delmore |
How to Turn Your Hobby Into a Successful Business
If your hobby is your true love, then why not consider making it your career too? Here are 10 steps to turn your hobby into a successful business.
By Kody Wirth |
How to Write a Nonprofit Business Plan [Updated for 2021]
Writing a business plan for a nonprofit organization is a bit different than a traditional plan. Learn the differences and build a successful business plan.
By Angelique O'Rourke |
15 Ideas for Businesses to Start in a Crisis
In a crisis business or the dream of starting one doesn’t have to stop. Here are 15 business ideas that you can start online and out of your home.
By Noah Parsons |
How to Start a Brewery: Growing Your Own Craft Beer Business
Want to learn how to start a brewery? This guide will tell you everything you need to know about starting a brewery, from planning, to licensing, and more.
By Anthony St. Clair |
How to Come up with Hundreds of Business Ideas
Are you having trouble coming up with business ideas? There are endless creative ways to discover innovative solutions, and we cover many of them here. If you want to start a business, but aren't sure what kind to start, this guide will show you strategies for brainstorming your next great business idea.
By Candice Landau |
Head, Heart, and Hands: 3 Essentials for Startup Success
The truth is, you already possess some of the most important assets you’ll need to achieve startup success. These are nothing less than your personal faculties—the awesome power of your own head, your own heart, and your own hands.
By Jason Stone |
30+ Small Business Ideas That Use Skills You Already Have
When choosing a business idea, it’s smart to look at your strengths, skill set, and things you're already passionate about. Here are over 30 great small business ideas, based around evaluating the skills and interests you already have.
By Briana Morgaine |
How to Move on When Your Business Idea Fails
The key to being a successful entrepreneur isn't just coming up with a great business idea. It’s continuing to come up with great ideas, even after failure.
By David Porter |
5 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me When We Reimagined Our Business
Markets and businesses always evolve; what happens if your business can't keep up? Find out how the co-founder of crowdSPRING successfully reimagined his company.
By Ross Kimbarovsky |
Have an Idea for a Subscription Company? 9 Ways to Tell If You’ve Struck Gold
As popular as the subscription business model may be, it’s not foolproof. Here's how to make sure your subscription business idea is worth buying over and over again.
By Briana Morgaine |
Learn How to Come Up With Killer Business Ideas
The difference between becoming the next household name or just another failed business lies in one powerful point: the strength of your business idea.
By Udemy |
Our Best Resources to Help You Find a Business Idea
Maybe you know you'd make a great entrepreneur, but you're having trouble finding that perfect idea. Whether you're after suggestions, help with the brainstorming process, or tips for validating your idea, this list of great resources can help.
By Candice Landau |
Online Business Ideas You Can Start With No Money
You know you want to start an online business, but you don't have much startup capital. If that sounds like you, consider one of these free (or very low-cost) online business ideas!
By Candice Landau |
17 Eclectic Businesses That Let You Work From Home
Working from home doesn't have to mean shutting yourself in a home office day after day. These unique, offbeat business ideas will spark your creativity and inspiration—greeting card writing business, anyone?
By Candice Landau |
Money-Making Subscription Services (That You Can Start Too!)
Subscription service businesses are growing in popularity, and it seems like every industry imaginable is getting in on the subscription business model. Get inspired by these great subscription services, and maybe consider starting one of your own!
By Briana Morgaine |
A Bplans Checklist: How to Tell If You Have a Good Business Idea
So, you've got an idea for your new business. But, how do you determine if it's actually a good idea? Our idea validation checklist will help you figure out if your business idea is a winner—or if it could use a little work.
By Candice Landau |
26 Businesses You Can Start for Free
Think you can't start a business for free? Wrong! Here are 26 excellent free (or very low-cost) businesses that you can start today.
By Briana Morgaine |
Profoundly Strange Subscription Businesses (That You Could Start Too)
Ongoing revenue, cash in the bank (and not just on account), and a popular business model...why wouldn't you start a subscription business? Here are some creative, unexpected subscription business offerings (that may inspire you to start your own subscription business).
By Candice Landau |
What Small Business Opportunities Does the Future Hold?
If you haven't settled on a business idea yet, what about starting a business in an industry that will be in demand in the future? Here's how to find a small business opportunity that's right for you.
