Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses

Starting a Business in Midlife
Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses

Starting a Business in Midlife

Kerry Hannon | May 15, 2020

Get in on the action—the age when people are most likely to start new businesses is 55 to 64.

A Look Behind the Curtains of Family Businesses Everywhere—Sarah Hiner Talks With Jim Blasingame
Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses

A Look Behind the Curtains of Family Businesses Everywhere—Sarah Hiner Talks With Jim Blasingame

Jim Blasingame | May 8, 2019

Jim Blasingame joins Bottom Line President Sarah Hiner to discuss what it means to be an entrepreneur, to own a small business, and everything in between

The Family Secrets of Successful Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses

The Family Secrets of Successful Entrepreneurs

September 11, 2018

Founders of new ventures who follow in their family’s business line tend to trounce their rivals.

Franchises That Don’t Cost a Lot
Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses

Franchises That Don’t Cost a Lot

Eric Stites | November 6, 2017

Here are 15 great franchises that don’t cost much to buy or operate.

In Defense of Brick-and-Mortar Stores: 5 Simple Ideas for Retailer Success
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In Defense of Brick-and-Mortar Stores: 5 Simple Ideas for Retailer Success

Sarah Hiner | June 28, 2017

Attention retailers: Stop blaming Amazon because you can’t get it right. It seems there is an announcement about store closures…

How to Succeed as Your Own Boss—Avoid These 6 Mistakes
Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses

How to Succeed as Your Own Boss—Avoid These 6 Mistakes

Michelle Goodman | March 25, 2016

Many people dream of saying good-bye to their bosses and becoming self-employed, but those who give it a go often…

Protect Your Business from Bad Reviews
Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses

Protect Your Business from Bad Reviews

Daniel Lemin | March 23, 2016

If you own a small business, you’re probably very aware that disgruntled customers vent their displeasure on websites such as…

The 5 Most Important Lessons for Entrepreneurs from the Shark Tank
Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses

The 5 Most Important Lessons for Entrepreneurs from the Shark Tank

Michael ­Parrish DuDell | February 22, 2016

Do you ever think that you could come up with a smart idea that will make you millions of dollars?…

Starting a Business for $1000
Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses

Starting a Business for $1000

Nancy Collamer | May 28, 2015

Bottom Line/Personal: A lot of people want to start their own business, they have dreams of it, but they don’t…

Working With Your Spouse
Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses

Working With Your Spouse

Nancy Collamer | May 28, 2015

Bottom Line/Personal: It’s very tempting – as people are thinking about starting businesses, the #1 thing they often do is…

Should You Buy a Franchise?
Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses

Should You Buy a Franchise?

Nancy Collamer | May 28, 2015

Bottom Line/Personal: One of the most popular ways for people to start a business is to consider buying a franchise.…

Watch How to Have a Successful Home Business
Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses

Watch How to Have a Successful Home Business

Nancy Collamer | May 4, 2015

What a joy it is to work at home…to make your own hours and be your own boss. Easier said…

Starting a Business After Age 50
Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses

Starting a Business After Age 50

Nancy Collamer | March 16, 2015

Bottom Line/Personal: Nancy, should a person ever start a business after age 50? Nancy Collamer: It’s a great question, and…

Turn Your Bright Idea into Cash
Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses

Turn Your Bright Idea into Cash

Edith G. Tolchin | February 9, 2015

The Crowdfunding Trap and Other Mistakes New Inventors Make A once-in-a-lifetime idea for a wonderful new invention could make you…

Want Your Business to Really Grow?
Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses

Want Your Business to Really Grow?

Dan Sullivan | September 8, 2014

The One Thing You Must Do An Indianapolis man ran a valet service parking cars for fancy restaurants. The business…