Can I compete with Starbucks?
Competing with the caffeine behemoth is intimidating. Share your David v. Goliath stories here to help our reader make the best decision.
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DiggWanted: Marketing help and a business plan
Marketing inexpensively and writing a plan for expansion - two problems this business owner faces. Readers, any advice?
How can I overcome poor credit?
Our reader asks how to get financing in this situation. Did you overcome a bad credit score? Tell us how.
Startups, 101
Our reader is looking for a professional course in starting a business. Can you offer any suggestions?
What should I know before I buy a business?
FSB walks an aspiring owner through the steps here, but let us know what we’re missing. Just bought a business? Tell us your most frustrating moment in the purchase process.
How do I start blogging?
FSB recommends blog software applications that are popular with small businesses. Seasoned bloggers: what are we missing?
Is my business franchise-worthy?
FSB suggests taking it slow to find out. If you’ve had successes or failures making your business a franchise, talk about it here.
Where can non-MBAs get advice?
FSB has some favorite resources. Readers: what are yours?
Should I seek venture capital?
In a response to this question, FSB expert Patrick Thean says, “The main decision an entrepreneur has to make regarding a VC is the tradeoff between risk and reward.” Based on your experiences, what advice can you offer?
Will winning small business loans get easier?
“Increase you odds of winning a loan by proving you will pay it back,” say FSB experts in this post. Talk about your loan hassles here. What has worked for you? What hasn’t?
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