Financial Literacy

People have been earning money freelancing for hundreds of years. During the Middle Ages, soldiers would offer their combat services and weapons — including their lances — to the highest bidder. They were free to serve whatever kingdom needed them, so each knight with a weapon was literally called a “free lance” for hire. If […]

Become a licensed insurance agent, then create a business plan and formalize your company. Starting an insurance agency is a lot like starting any business. You’ll need to choose a business structure, register and license your business, get insurance and more. But you’ll also need to become a licensed insurance agent and learn how to

Tips to start a bakery include securing equipment financing, building your brand and obtaining licenses. Bakeries bring joy and convenience to their communities, but the customers aren’t the only ones who will benefit from this small business. The owner has a lot to gain too. Imagine calling a kitchen filled with tasty treats your office.

Choosing a location and obtaining insurance are two of six steps to get your hair salon off the ground. If you’re interested in starting a new business, specifically opening a salon, you’re in good company: The beauty industry is worth over $56 billion annually, and hair care is the largest segment with 86,000 locations nationwide.

While operating a profitable floral shop is not easy, you don’t need a lot of capital to get started. When the flower shop where she worked closed, Amy McManus figured she could open her own in the Baltimore neighborhood of Canton, which lies along the city’s outer harbor. It didn’t faze her that she had