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15 Business Ideas for Nurse Entrepreneurs

These best business ideas for nurses can inspire ways to leverage your medical expertise into a company you own.

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Sally Lauckner

SBA 504 Loan: What It Is and How to Get One

SBA 504 loans are a good option for established businesses looking to finance equipment and real estate purchases.

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Randa Kriss, Kelsey Sheehy

How to Start an Import/Export Business in 6 Steps

Interested in how to start an import/export business? Get started with tips from a successful entrepreneur.

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Eric Goldschein

How to Start an Airbnb Business in 6 Steps — and Make Money

Prepare your space, set your price and get real about the money you can make when becoming an Airbnb host.

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Eric Goldschein, Tina Orem

How to Open a Gas Station: A Step-by-Step Guide

This step-by-step guide on how to open a gas station discusses planning, funding, marketing, permits and licenses.

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Dan Marticio

34 Small-Town Business Ideas That Every Community Needs

Filling the local community's needs can help a new business grow.

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Sally Lauckner

18 Health Care Business Ideas for Passionate Entrepreneurs

Explore health care business ideas to inspire your next business venture. Our list of 18 can help you get started.

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Rieva Lesonsky

Business Models: Types, Examples and How to Design One

A business model is a plan for generating revenue. Types include retail, manufacturing, subscriptions and more.

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Randa Kriss, Rosalie Murphy

Business Startup Costs: What to Know and How to Calculate

Before you launch your business venture, consider and plan for the many costs, both one-time and ongoing, involved in starting a business.

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Randa Kriss, Karrin Sehmbi

How to Start a Cleaning Business in 7 Steps

A cleaning business can be a lucrative and rewarding full-time gig or side hustle. Here’s how to get started.

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Meredith Wood

28 Business Ideas for Teens

These business ideas for teens are excellent first ventures for young entrepreneurs. 

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Christine Aebischer

40 Startup Business Ideas That Could Take Off in 2026

Unconventional startup ideas can become wildly successful businesses. Use this list for inspiration.

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Kelsey Sheehy

How to Start a Vending Machine Business: Cost, Tips, Pros and Cons

Starting a vending machine business can be a low-cost opportunity that is easily scalable. Here’s what you need to know to get started.

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Lisa Anthony

Business Auto Loans: How to Qualify and Best Options

Business auto loans can help you buy or refinance the cars, vans and trucks needed to run your business.

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Ryan Brady, CFP®

9 Best Banks for Small-Business Loans in 2026

Business bank loans offer low interest rates and competitive repayment terms, but you’ll typically need strong credit and an established business to qualify.

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Randa Kriss, Ryan Brady, CFP®

SBA Loan Forgiveness for PPP, EIDL Loans

Borrowers who received a PPP loan prior to the program closing on May 31, 2021 can now apply for forgiveness.

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Kelsey Sheehy

Invoice Financing: Definition and How It Works

Invoice financing can be a good funding option for business-to-business, or B2B, companies with cash tied up in unpaid invoices.

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Randa Kriss

CDFI Loans: What They Are and How Your Small Business Can Find One

CDFI loans are issued by mission-driven lenders focused on helping underserved communities.

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Ryan Brady, CFP®, Olivia Chen

Angel Investors: Who They Are and Where to Find Them

Angel investors can be accredited investors with net worth of at least $1 million or at least $200K in annual income.

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Ryan Brady, CFP®, Tina Orem

Invoice Factoring: What It Is and How It Works

Invoice factoring can be a good option for business-to-business (B2B) companies that need to manage cash flow issues.

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Randa Kriss