Write a business plan, choose a business structure, get a tax ID, open a business bank account, find startup financing, get business insurance, build a website.

Many startups begin in unconventional places—garages, coffee shops, coworking spaces. Mine started in my home office, in the slivers of time I could find outside of my full-time job. Early mornings, ...

When you’re just starting a company, it’s common to mix personal and business finances. You might bootstrap with personal savings, use your own credit card for early expenses, or sign personal ...

Essential problems are more important than aspirational ones. Affordable alternatives to big-ticket items can create new markets. Controlling your operating costs reduces your risk. Aging systems and ...