Category: Starting a Business

Did you make a big mistake in your past that haunts you to this day? Getting a job with a criminal record can be a serious challenge, which is why more and more ex-cons are looking to the world of self-employment as an opportunity to build an income, or build a lifestyle with more freedom than a traditional day job. If you have a criminal record and want to start a business, follow along with this guide to get the… Read More

Entrepreneurship can be lonely, especially in the early days before a business is large enough to hire a team. Many entrepreneurs are turning to co-working spaces to get out of their home (or coffee shop) and to meet other entrepreneurs. But these spaces aren’t available in every city — or in rural areas, in particular — and they cost money, which is often in short supply. It can be especially hard to justify spending money on a membership if you… Read More

During the 1960s and '70s, there was massive hype over the expansion of quick serve restaurants McDonalds (due to Ray Kroc) and KFC (due to Colonel Sanders). However, there was another massively growing fast-food chain that was taking significant market share, and that chain was “Arby’s.” Today, the Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. is the second-largest fast-food sandwich chain in America, second only to Subway, with Panera Bread and Jimmy Johns coming in at a very close third and fourth. But how… Read More

If you’re thinking about driving for a ridesharing service, your first question is probably, “How much can I make as an Uber or Lyft driver?” That’s an important question. After all, you want to know whether it’s worth your time and energy. But income is only one side of the equation. But like any type of self employment, there are expenses that reduce the amount of income you’ll earn. Unless you’re earning money under the table, with no expenses, the… Read More