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If you're considering leaving your 9-5 to go into entrepreneurship full time, this guide will help you learn how to assess your business's profitability, secure a financial cushion, create a strong support network and develop a backup plan so you can take the leap with confidence.

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Before you pitch, make sure your numbers are in order. These four things are what investors really want to see — and here's how you can make sure you're picking the right investor for your startup.

You can be charitable and considerate without breaking the bank.

Whether you are a brick-and-mortar or an ecommerce business, you need a plan to make it easy for customers to find you.

There are many tactics to build awareness and buzz around your brand, and they are all critical components of success.

Before you can start promoting your business, you need to have a marketing strategy that defines what you are selling, how much it costs, and where customers can find it.

These are the key questions you should ask yourself to help you determine what you want your business to achieve.

Looking to fund your business? Here's what you should ask yourself before asking for money.

From raising money to attracting employees, here are five ways to make sure your plan gets you what you need.

Here's everything you need to know about securing a loan with favorable terms for your business.

Be sure to look into the government financial assistance programs designed to help entrepreneurs launch and grow their businesses.

Angel investors are individuals who use their own money to back entrepreneurs they believe in.

While very few small businesses issue bonds, there are several advantages to this fundraising method.

Think you've got an all-star lineup? These are the key characteristics to showcase.

Investors will want a detailed list of the equipment your business requires and where you plan to operate. Here's a checklist to get you started.

There's no "I" in team. Here are some ways to surround yourself with motivated employees who drive your company to success.

Listing tech infrastructure, software, and digital tools showcases your ability to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.

This glossary of terms and resource guide will help you create a business plan that sets you up for success.

Here's an easy-to-follow outline to create an impactful business plan executive summary.