Small Business Week Is Here, So Turn Your Idea Into Reality With This Starter KitDon't wait, start today.

ByNina Zipkin

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WithSmall Business Week 2019upon us, now is as good a time as any to begin making that idea you can't stop thinking about a reality. As of last year, there were30.2 millionsmall businesses in the United States -- and you could join their ranks.

Don't let a fear offailurehold you back. If it doesn't work out like you think, learning from thosemistakeswill only help pave the way to something great. It's important to remember that there is no one right way tosucceed, but you won't get anywhere unless you start.

Read on for some insights to help you take thosefirst steps.

Financing

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Marketing

The Complete Guide to Building 'Buzz' and Getting Press for You and Your Business

How to Make Your Small Business Website Really, Really Effective

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5 Ways to Build Your Brand That Aren't Social Media Marketing

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Hiring

Use These Steps to Hire the Best Team Every Time

The 10 Unique Soft Skills Employers Desire in New Hires

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How to Make Your Startup Team More Diverse

Forget Cultural Fit and Look for Cultural Impact

Business Plans

7 Steps to a Perfectly Written Business Plan

Turn Your Business Plan Into Money!

Business Plans: A Step-by-Step Guide

Writing a Business Plan May Not Be Your Idea of Fun, But It Forces You to Build These 4 Crucial Habits

3 Crucial Questions to 'Fail Proof' Your New Business Idea

Franchise

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Nina Zipkin

Entrepreneur Staff

Staff Writer. Covers leadership, media, technology and culture.

Nina Zipkin is a staff writer at Entrepreneur.com. She frequently covers leadership, media, tech, startups, culture and workplace trends.

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