How to Find a Small Business Idea
Find a small business idea by starting from your skills, then testing demand and competition with free SBA guidance and Census data before you spend money.
Starting a Business
Finding an idea, writing a plan and choosing a business structure.
Guides
How to Write a Business Plan
Pick a traditional or lean format, then work through each section: market, customers, costs and money. The SBA's outline, plus where to get free help.
LLC vs. Sole Proprietorship
An LLC can shield your personal assets from business debts; a sole proprietorship can't. By default both are taxed the same way. How they differ, with sources.