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Do you want to start your own business but don't know where to begin? People often wait to start a business because they don't have the initial investment for their business idea, but you should never wait to invest in your future. We'll provide businesses to start with $10K or less. We've prepared a list of 30 start-up businesses under $10K to help you start your path to entrepreneurship. We'll provide...

When a business owner wants to choose a business structure they will normally consider the battle of a sole proprietorship vs. a limited liability company (LLC). Like two MMA fighters squaring off in the octagon, a sole proprietorship, and a limited liability company, both have their place in the business world. UpFlip is here to help you understand the similarities and differences of a sole...

Ever wondered how hard it would be to start a candle business? We’ll show you how. Jazmin Richards started her candle business, Blk Sunflower, with $110 after she lost her job and has made $300,000 in 18 months creating and selling her own candles, apparel, and accessories. This is the kind of creativity and motivation we love seeing! We're going to share her strategies with you so you can start a...

HR functions can easily consume a day per week according to a whitepaper published by Oasis, a Paychex company. I'm sure that is part of the reason why you’re considering outsourcing HR. The good news is there are plenty of companies to help you with HR outsourcing. We looked into the different HR services available to help you narrow down the choices for your HR outsourcing. We took into...

We were wondering how to start a woodworking business so we looked for a company that was already a successful woodworking business. We found John Blunt, founder of Seattle-based community woodworking shop IsGood Woodworks. John started IsGood in 1992 without accepting loans or investors. Over the years John grew IsGood from a small, self-funded contract woodworking business into an industry-renowned...

Are you skilled at in-home and business repairs? If so, you might want to provide handyman services. Caleb started North Seattle Handyman in 2017 and is making $250k/year with only one employee. He started his handyman business with $5,000 and has never had a month where he didn't break even. He shared how he started his business, and we're going to share his tips with you. We'll walk you through...

Have you always wanted to start a business, but felt like you couldn't afford the startup costs? We'll show you how to start a business with no money. Upflip is here to help you. We're going to walk you through the steps of how to start a business with no money. We'll share some of the business ideas that Paul Akers from Fast Cap and Mike Andes of Augusta Lawn Care Services see as great...

Have you ever wondered how to start a boutique business? Lee Smith started Urbanity in 2009 after traveling to New York City and realizing that Bellevue, Washington didn't have a clothing store where you could go to select full outfits of designer clothing and accessories in one place.  Today it's making over  $1,000,000 a year. We're going to walk you through the process of starting your own...

On occasion, you'll have opportunities to answer interview questions as a small business owner. The interview questions will vary depending on what you are being interviewed about. Regardless of the type of interview, we'll provide a list of questions to help you prepare your answers. The list of questions typically falls into 6 categories including: Origination of the business Processes ...

Are you a fan of comic books and graphic novels? I bet you have wondered how to start a comic book store. Ilan has been in the comic book industry since the ‘80s. He started in 1982 when he started Fat Moose Comics. After 32 years in New Jersey, he moved to Washington and started Mighty Moose Comics. He's got tons of experience and knowledge to share with us. We'll discuss some of the great...