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Want to quit your day job but no idea what for? Feeling the entrepreneurial spirit but no idea what to do with it? Overwhelmed by the prospect of starting a business from scratch? Most businesses claim to serve and un-filled niche or do something better or different from the competition. However, businesses often succeed because they didn’t reinvent the wheel. Here are six tips for finding a business idea and turning it into an entrepreneurial reality. Read more... Business Law Advisor Registering a Business? Watch Out for Scams
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It is fair to say that over 30% of the folks I talk to about franchise ownership bring up “Home Health Care Franchises." If you’re thinking about entering a hot sector like the home health care market, make sure you understand what your role will be, as the franchise owner. If you are a fit, it could be a great way to secure your future. Read more...
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