Webster’s Dictionary defines the word “hobby” as a “pursuit outside one’s regular occupation engaged in especially for relaxation.” This might lead people to presume that they should save surfing for the weekends, dancing for the evenings, and singing for the shower. But what if this...

Starting a new business venture in this unstable economy may seem foolish to some. No doubt the economy is rocky; however, that bumpiness could be the driving force of new business start-ups.  Despite our nation’s economic woes, the second quarter of last year saw 500,075 new businesses created (according...

You’ve got an idea for a business. It keeps you awake at night as you contemplate what it would be like to quit your job and make the jump into business ownership. You spend your days preoccupied by visions of entrepreneurial success as you go through the motions of your job. Maybe your idea has taken...