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Starting a Bar or Nightclub

Opening a bar or nightclub can lift your spirits, your glass and your bottom line
By Matt Alderton, Writer, Editor and Media Consultant, Logolepsy Custom Content and Communications
Starting a Travel-Related Business

This multi-trillion-dollar industry offers plenty of opportunities
By Betty W. Stark, Business travel consultant and columnist, Stark Consulting
Creating a .TV Web Channel for Business

Maybe the web's "Next Big Thing" and the tools you need are free!
By Daniel Kehrer, Editor, Business.com & Work.com
Making Money on CafePress

How to make money designing and selling shirts online
By Kimberly Dawn Wells, Internet Entrepreneur, Kimberly Dawn Wells
Small Office/Home Office Set-Up

Start a small business with the right home office furniture and office supplies.
By Mary Phillips-Sandy
Starting a Bed and Breakfast

This lodging niche offers the best of both worlds
By Betty W. Stark, Business travel consultant and columnist, Stark Consulting
Starting a Catering Business

Plan well and reap big rewards
By Judy Rakowsky, Freelance writer/editor
Starting a Children's Party Entertainment Business

How to make extra cash working with kids
By Laurie Lathem, freelance writer/performer/teacher
Starting a Coffeehouse

A jolt of knowledge and a unique brand will turn your coffeehouse into a success.
By Jenni Simcoe, Writer
Starting a Food Business

The road from recipe to revenue can be tricky, but research and planning will keep you on track
By Evelyn Jacobson
Starting a Freight Broker Business

Get a slice of lucrative commissions organizing freight for shippers and truckers
By Greg Brown
Starting A Gardening Business

Find online (and local) resources that can help you get your commercial garden business growing!
By Melissa Paxton, Community Leader, Work.com
Starting a Gift Basket Business

Put your creativity into gift baskets that sell
By Judy Artunian, Freelance Writer
Starting a Pool Hall

How to get a billiards hall up and running
By Brian Rollo, President, Kendrick's Billiards
Starting a Security Services Business

Secure your livelihood in this industry that has few barriers to entry
By Geoff Kohl, Editor-in-Chief, SecurityInfoWatch.com
Starting a Self-Publishing Business

Publish the books that you write
By Judy Artunian, Freelance Writer
Starting a Wedding Consultant Business

There’s a growing demand for consultants who can produce a bride’s dream wedding
By Judy Artunian, Freelance Writer
Choosing the Right Business for You

Pursue success with an idea that excites you and customers alike
By Matt Alderton, Writer, Editor and Media Consultant, Logolepsy Custom Content and Communications
Low-Cost Businesses You Can Start

Starting a business can be easy - and inexpensive - with the right venture
By Matt Alderton, Writer, Editor and Media Consultant, Logolepsy Custom Content and Communications
Running a Part-Time Business

A part-time sideline can generate extra cash -- and take over your life
By Ned Averill-Snell
Starting a Bakery

Plan ahead so that your business plan isn’t half-baked.
By Jenni Simcoe, Writer
Starting a Community Art Gallery

How to Make Your Vision a Reality
By Lisa Tana, Owner, Desa Arts
Starting a Computer Repair Business

Bootstrap your way into the fast-growing computer services and computer repair business
By Greg Brown
Starting a Craft Business

Take your creative passion to the next level
By Judy Artunian, Freelance Writer
Starting a Mail-order Business

Join the ranks of self-employed with a tried and true concept: a mail-order business
By Greg Brown