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Often the first step in becoming a successful entrepreneur is finding a solution to a problem. This category is designed to cover everything an entrepreneur needs to know, whether it is selling goods through a local farmer’s market or online, or learning some of the mistakes most people make in the first year of entrepreneurship.

Contemporary Organization Theory

Research by F.Rosseti

Organization theory is a discipline within the social sciences that analyzes and attempts to explain the dynamics of business organizations, such as the decision-making process,…

2010 Top 100 Franchises and Resources To Help You Start Your Own

Research by B.Sobey

1. Subway Submarine sandwiches & salads. Total Investment to Start: $84,300 – $258,300 2. McDonald’s Hamburgers, chicken, salads. Total Investment to Start: $1,057,200 – $1,885,000…

2009 Top Franchises: How Much To Start and Resources to Help

Research by B.Matthews

1. Subway Submarine sandwiches & salads. Total investment: $84,300 – $258,300 Franchise fee for Subway: $15,000 Ongoing royalty fee: 8% Term of agreement: 20 years,…

2010 Top 10 Franchises, Franchise Fee, and Ongoing Costs

Research by T.Price

What is Business Franchising Franchising is the practice of using another firm’s successful business model. For the franchisor, the franchise is an alternative to building…

Configuration Management: Information, Benefits, and Resources For Certification

Research by E.Trio

What is Configuration Management? Configuration Management, or CM, is a system developed by Information Technology (IT) professionals to ensure optimal system integrity. CM is integrated…

Human Resources and Its Benefit For Small Business

Research by T.Price

Human resource management (HRM) is the strategic approach to managing a company’s employees. HRM generally establishes rules and guidelines that businesses need in order to…

Five Steps to Starting Your Own Business

Research by G.Bartlett

Starting your own business can be a frightening undertaking, but if done thoughtfully and carefully, it can be rewarding.  If you are currently unemployed due…

Farmers Market: How to Sell Products at a Farmers Market

Research by S.Henniman

As farming and agribusiness more commonly comes under control of large corporations and the cost of entry into the distribution chain becomes prohibitive for smaller,…