The key to launching a successful business is figuring out how to make it profitable. That’s also the biggest challenge.

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa Houston covers financial issues that affect women in business. Many people hesitate to start a business due to fear of ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Ever feel stuck, wondering, “What business should I start?” That question traps more entrepreneurs than it helps. Here’s the truth: most ...

Every entrepreneurial journey starts with an idea—the spark that could transform into your dream business. Sometimes it's the ...

Starting a business as an introvert may be very daunting. Networking and establishing connections or even leaving the house is a lot of additional effort. Freelancing demands minimal interaction with ...

All business opportunities start as ideas, but not all ideas translate into successful businesses. Here’s how to analyze if you’ve got a viable concept. Before investing a lot of time and money into a ...

So you’ve come up with an idea for a business and made the courageous decision to strike out on your own. You’ll get to work on your terms, become your own boss, and hopefully turn a profit by doing ...