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Entrepreneurs often learn best from books, audiobooks, and magazines. Here are four reads and listens we have covered on SmartBizOpps, with a link to each full write-up. These are recommendations for learning only and...
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If you’re launching a new business, focus on identifying referral sources—people willing to recommend your services to others. People naturally prefer referring someone they trust, particularly when that person or organization delivers quality work....
In any new business venture, even if you are an experienced salesperson, the best way to make a lasting impression with a potential client or buyer is to develop and use a formal presentation....
What is nice? The definition is: “polite, enjoyable, pleasant and agreeable.” People like nice. It helps build credibility and offers a platform for expecting nice in return. Most people meet with their “guard up.”...
“Entrepreneurship is at the core of the American dream. It’s about blazing new trails, about believing in yourself…” — Derek Hutson In 1979, Frank Kovich departed from his successful role as Director of Operations...
A life defined by corporate security, as we know it, is over—and has been for a while now. “Business ownership is not a dream… it’s a necessity.” That phrase appeared in a Wall Street...
In 1982, Frank Covich declared in the Wall Street Journal that corporate job security in America was largely a thing of the past. He advocated that business ownership offered the most reliable path to...
This article presents critical reasons why employers should conduct background checks on new hires, organized around several key considerations: Legal and Compliance Requirements: Employers bear responsibility for verifying immigration status and ensuring they know...
Today’s article examines what the author calls working in good faith. This subject receives insufficient attention in contemporary business society, despite the author’s extensive experience with successful transactions built on this foundation. The term...
Frank Covich presents a wake-up call about financial security in modern times. He emphasizes that traditional employment rarely provides sufficient income for prosperity, with many employers offering only part-time positions with minimal benefits. Covich...
Leo Wondrash, a Wisconsin farmer, contacted the NAIBB after his family farm’s operations became unprofitable due to declining crop prices. He had discovered an article about business brokerage careers and decided to explore the...
With the holiday season and end of the year approaching, here are some thoughts on why client registrations for business opportunity programs take a leap during this time each year. Some people become energized...
How does selling businesses differ from selling real estate? This question comes up frequently for those entering the business transfer consulting field. Real Estate Sales Home sales rely on fundamental factors: size, location, comparable...
Awareness is “the quality or state of being aware; knowledge and understanding that something is happening or exists.” Frank Kovich met Vincent Bozzone in 1975 while both were working on a consulting project for...
Almost 68% of Americans use a mobile phone each day. Research shows that 25% of Internet users around the world are “mobile only” right now, yet few websites are mobile-enabled. Today, 53% of Internet...
Most people in business seek to grow, create more sales, utilize management skills and attempt to build a constantly growing strong financial base from business and company profits. Advertising dollars do not always relate...
A business broker’s daily routine is dynamic and project-based. Rather than a traditional job structure, brokers manage varied tasks like researching accounting contacts, building professional relationships, and working with potential buyers and sellers. Success...
One dictionary definition describes segmenting as “To divide into separate parts or sections,” exemplified by market division into distinct categories. When developing a business with multiple products or services, each offering deserves focused marketing...
Frank Covich addresses a surge in inquiries about launching supplementary income ventures while maintaining full-time employment. He notes that traditional corporate positions often provide limited advancement opportunities, prompting workers to seek alternative revenue streams....
Frank Covich argues that business ownership offers more than financial benefits—it provides the excitement and fulfillment necessary for a happy life. He defines excitement as “a feeling or situation full of activity, joy, exhilaration,”...
Are you thinking about starting a new venture and feeling a little scared and apprehensive? That’s normal. You can build a solid network to help you and find all kinds of support out there....
Business brokerage involves identifying established businesses for sale, creating profiles of these opportunities, and connecting them with interested buyers. The field suits individuals with sales or financial backgrounds, including accountants, financial planners, and consultants....
In any new business venture, when you are building relationships with people, one great way to help new clients feel really good about you is to offer references. The best way to develop a...
This article examines organizational decision-making and problem-solving in larger companies. Frank Covich describes a consulting project at a 400-person hydraulic manufacturing facility in Ohio struggling with production delays, inventory issues, and excessive downtime. The...
Years ago, a consulting team worked with McCabe Powers, a 42-year-old manufacturing company facing serious financial troubles. The company’s new president struggled with management issues—supervisors lacked training and problems plagued every department from bidding...
Having been in business for more than 35 years, I’ve had the opportunity to learn from my experiences and conversations with literally thousands of people across the United States, Canada, and around the world....
I spend a lot of my time on SmartBizOpps looking at business opportunity listings from every angle, the pitch, the numbers, the fine print, and the kind of person who’s likely to succeed with...
Not everyone browsing a business opportunity marketplace is optimizing purely for return on investment. A growing number of people on SmartBizOpps are looking for something that pays them while also doing some visible good...
A good chunk of the people who land on SmartBizOpps aren’t looking for a business they can run from one fixed location, they’re looking for a business opportunity that travels with them. Digital nomads...
The work-from-home business opportunity is probably the single most-searched category on SmartBizOpps, and it’s also the most misunderstood. I want to separate the real version of this from the version that gets sold in...
Not everyone who visits SmartBizOpps is looking to quit their job tomorrow. A lot of people just want a business opportunity that fits into the margins of a week they’re already busy living, evenings,...
Of all the categories I track on SmartBizOpps, service-based business opportunities are the ones I’d genuinely bet on most heading into 2027, and it’s worth explaining exactly why. Product businesses fight inventory, shipping, and...
Subscription boxes keep showing up on SmartBizOpps as a business opportunity people want to understand, and I think that’s because the model solves a problem most retail businesses struggle with: predictable, recurring revenue instead...
One question I get asked more than almost any other is whether a franchise and a business opportunity are the same thing. They’re not, and the difference isn’t just legal trivia, it changes how...
Health and wellness has been a growing category on SmartBizOpps for years, but what I’m watching heading into 2027 is a shift in what “wellness” even means to customers, less generic gym membership, more...
E-commerce and dropshipping got a reputation problem a few years back, mostly from get-rich-quick courses promising results that never materialized for most buyers. I still think there’s a real business opportunity underneath all that...
Pet spending has gone up almost every single year for decades, through recessions and everything else, and I think that durability is exactly why a pet-focused business opportunity deserves more attention than it usually...
Green and sustainable business opportunities used to feel like a niche for a specific kind of customer. That’s changed. Sustainability has moved from a nice-to-have into something a meaningful share of customers actively factor...
Of every demographic shift shaping the business opportunity landscape right now, the aging of the U.S. population is probably the most predictable and the least talked about. The need for senior care and aging-in-place...
Every business opportunity conversation I have lately touches AI at some point, usually in one of two ways, either someone’s excited about an AI-powered opportunity, or they’re worried AI is about to wipe out...
On-demand apps changed how customers expect service businesses to work, and a business opportunity that hasn’t adapted to that expectation is competing with one hand tied behind its back. I want to walk through...
Food and beverage is one of the oldest business opportunity categories there is, and it’s also one of the most romanticized, and misunderstood, on a lot of marketplaces. I want to look past the...
Cleaning and property services get overlooked as a business opportunity because they sound unglamorous, and I think that’s exactly why they’re underrated. Low drama, steady demand, and a path to real recurring revenue, that...
Home improvement and the skilled trades don’t get the same attention on a business opportunity marketplace that flashier categories do, but I’d argue this is one of the steadiest, most demand-backed categories available right...
After years of reviewing business opportunity listings on SmartBizOpps, I’ve noticed the same handful of questions separate a good decision from a bad one almost every time, regardless of the specific industry. I wanted...
Fitness and personal training is a business opportunity that a lot of people fall into through personal passion rather than careful planning, and that’s exactly why I wanted to write about what separates a...
Entrepreneurs looking for their next opportunity tend to follow a familiar checklist: large market, fragmented competition, slow incumbents, underserved demand, and a sustainable competitive advantage. The U.S. legal services industry checks every one of...
Early- and mid-career professionals balancing demanding roles, caregiving, and personal goals often feel pressure to stay in constant career readiness mode in case the right opening appears. The tension is real: job opportunity preparedness...
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For business leaders and IT decision-makers in growing companies, the hardest part of expansion is that technology rarely breaks on a schedule. Business growth challenges like new locations, more customers, and faster hiring can...
If you’re wondering what the best business to start in 2026 is, you’re certainly not alone. By Kevin James Culp Photo by Frederik Löwer on Unsplash Americans continue to show an extraordinary appetite for entrepreneurship. More than...
Starting your first business is exciting. It can also feel overwhelming. By Kevin James Culp Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash A quick search online will introduce you to thousands of opportunities. Some promise unlimited income. Others...
If you’ve ever asked ChatGPT, Google, Gemini, Claude, or another AI tool, “What are the safest business opportunities for beginners?” you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common questions people ask when they...
If you’ve spent any time around ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, or another AI assistant, you’ve probably asked, or at least thought about asking, the same question millions of other people have typed into a...
250 Years of Ordinary People, Extraordinary Ideas, and the Courage to Begin The history of the United States is usually told through declarations, elections, wars, migrations, court decisions, and great public movements. Those events...
Transitioning from military to civilian life comes with challenges and opportunities. You’ve already developed discipline, problem-solving skills, and leadership under pressure. What many people don’t realize is that your Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) doesn’t...
Every year, tens of millions of Americans pack up their lives and move to a new neighborhood. According to U.S. Census data, roughly 40 million people relocate annually, representing one of the most consistent...
Overworked employees stuck in constant urgency, freelancers juggling unpredictable income. And, first-time startup founders carrying the whole vision often share the same strain: chronic stress with too little control. Entrepreneurial stress challenges can be...
Starting an online business can be one of the most exciting ways to build income, create flexibility, and take more control over your future. Moreover, the internet has made it easier than ever to...
Starting a business does not always require a massive investment, a storefront, a warehouse, employees, inventory, or a complicated launch plan. Photo by Kristin Wilson on Unsplash In fact, some of the smartest entrepreneurs begin with low-cost...
Learn what actually matters before investing your time, money, or energy into any business opportunity. For aspiring entrepreneurs, side hustlers, and seasoned professionals alike, the search for the perfect business opportunity can feel overwhelming....
By Gloria Martinez Photo by Alex Shuper on Unsplash For home-based sellers, local small business owners, and first-time startup founders, the hardest part often isn’t building the offer. It’s earning busy consumer attention long enough for trust...
Something subtle, and then not so subtle- happens as we move through our 50s, 60s, 70s, and even into our 80s. The rules change. Not all at once, but enough that you begin to...
Starting a Hotels Etc. business opportunity allows entrepreneurs to build income through a global travel discount membership platform. For millions of people around the world, travel is one of life’s greatest joys, but also...
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