Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa Houston covers financial issues that affect women in business. Many people dream of starting a successful business, but ...

Elysse Bell is a finance and business writer for Investopedia. She writes about small business, personal finance, technology, and more. Samantha (Sam) Silberstein, CFP®, CSLP®, EA, is an experienced ...

Non-U.S. residents can form a business in the United States, but there are a few things they need to consider. Learn what ...

In today’s world, where venture capital dominates startup headlines, it’s easy to think you need millions of dollars to start a successful business. Yet the reality is often far different. With ...

Samantha (Sam) Silberstein, CFP®, CSLP®, EA, is an experienced financial consultant. She has a demonstrated history of working in both institutional and retail environments, from broker-dealers to ...

If you’re searching for your next idea and you haven’t had a Eureka moment, that’s not a disadvantage—it’s normal. Start by ...

Small businesses could significantly improve their odds by starting the right business at the right time and taking the right steps. Don’t rush the following steps. They set the foundation for beating ...

Don’t let economic fears deter you from starting a business. A well-planned and researched business idea can still succeed even in a challenging economy. Before launching your venture, focus on ...

Entrepreneurship is often portrayed as the domain of the young. We hear countless stories of founders in their 20s and 30s raising millions of dollars, which creates the impression that the best time ...

Meet the entrepreneurial coffee geeks quietly transforming neglected corners of their adopted Midwest cities. Why you should start a business in 2020 One reason promising new companies fail to launch ...

Imagine having complete control of the stories you tell and the roles you play. For actors, starting a production company isn’t just about making films or shows—it’s about creating opportunities to ...

I mean, I’ve got twin daughters who just started college with a third kid right on their heels and we experienced the trifecta of unexpected healthcare, auto, and home expenses one after the other… ...