Each stitch, nail or letter of your home-crafted product tells the tale of your heart and skill. In every sense, you pour yourself into each item. The planning, design, and creation take on a piece of the creator, which is you. Turning this talent into a business probably required a...

It started with a great idea. After months or even years of hard work, you’ve turned that idea into a small business. Now you’re ready to open the doors and reap the benefits of all your planning and effort. Before you have your grand opening, it’s imperative that you make...

For many people, the arrival of fall signals a time to slow down for a bit and enjoy the leaves changing, cups of warm apple cider, and pumpkin-flavored everything. For you, fall is the start of a busy season that will provide a steady revenue stream to sustain your business...

One of the best parts of summer and early fall is buying fresh, local produce from growers in the neighborhood. As a farm stand owner, your customers become your friends. You get to know the families and their likes, you swap recipes, and you offer them new options and traditional...

You finally opened up your own business with a “storefront” at your home. By working from home, you’re likely saving money on gas and the cost of daycare if you have kids. You are also likely saving time due to your short commute from your bedroom to your workspace in...

You are ready to open the doors of your business for the first time. Everything is in place and you are confident that consumers are going to love the products that you are offering. In the moments leading up to this point, you’ve had to make several split-second decisions regarding...