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10 Things You Need to Know When Starting Your Own Home Business
After making the decision that you want to be a business owner, the next question is -- how do you become an entrepreneur and succeed? Here are ten things you need to know before launching your own business.

How to Launch a Successful Startup
What makes a new business succeed? Success needs more than just your best efforts, but other elements to blend in together and work in your favor. Here are 12 factors that are important in creating and building a successful start up business:

Start-Up Know-How: Sections on Starting a Business

Find useful information, tips and know-how on starting your own small and home-based business from our large selection of articles.



	Small Business Resources

	State-By-State Guide to Starting a Business Thinking of starting a business? Learn the process, legal and regulatory requirements for starting a business in your state. Also get tips on where you can get help as you jump start your small business. Free Sample Business Plans If you are writing a business plan, oftentimes it helps to see a completed plan. Here is a list of sample business plans that are available on the Web for free. Directory of Home-Based Franchises If you are thinking of starting a franchise, we have listed various franchise opportunities that you can do from home or operate from your home categorized by sector. SBA Accredited MicroLoan Providers A list of SBA-accredited Microloan Program intermediaries for every state:

	Featured Video: 10 Tips for Choosing a Home Business



	Featured E-Books

	Checklist for Starting a Small Business This e-book is your step-by-step guide to starting your own home business.

	Must-Have Books on Starting a Business
	Below are the top five books on starting a small business that our readers consider to be highly informative and useful. Read these books to guide you in starting the business of your dreams:

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