As an entrepreneur, one of the first financial hurdles you hit is the cost of hiring a lawyer to set up your legal entity. This shouldn’t prevent you from being an entrepreneur! Can you avoid paying hundreds of dollars per hour and having to deal with lawyers’ busy schedules by simply using one of these online legal services? Our legal expert dives in to find out how legit these services are and closely examines the types of services they offer…

Do you own a small business but can’t qualify for a bank loan? Or perhaps you need some quick cash and can’t wait for the traditionally lengthy approval process. Don’t worry — there are alternatives! Websites, like OnDeck Capital, specialize in small business loans. These sites have less strict requirements to qualify and a speedy process. So you can get the funding you need, when you need it. How does OnDeck stack up to the competition?

Are you trying to keep your small business afloat but can’t get a bank loan?  You’re certainly not alone — funding is one of the most stressful parts of owning and building your own business. But you don’t have to give up hope. Online small business loans can be a viable option if you’ve come up dry with other funding sources. LendingClub loans are a popular choice for tons of small businesses. But how suitable are they to your business? Our comprehensive review digs deep to help you find out.

Crowdfunding takes the “crowd” element that has been applied to many Internet based ventures (such as cloud computing, online petitions, etc.) and applies it to the funding of dreams and projects that would not be able to raise the needed funds with just typical, local connections. We compare two of the leading crowdfunding platforms, Kickstarter and Indiegogo, and give you the pros and cons for each, so you can maximize the chances that your project will get funded.

Has your online store outgrown the e-commerce software you’ve been using? Or are you unhappy with your current enterprise e-commerce platform? If so, you may want to consider migrating your store to Shopify Plus.What is Shopify Plus? You’ve likely heard of Shopify, the hugely popular e-commerce software. Shopify Plus is the company’s enterprise level e-commerce platform that’s taking many high-volume and fast-growing merchants to new levels. Read our review to see if this powerhouse software is worth the additional investment.

Searching for an ecommerce solution to help your online store’s sales soar? Shift4Shop is a worth considering for your shopping cart software needs with its robust features, customization capabilities, online payment gateways and more. Keep reading our Shift4Shop reviews to see why they’re among our top picks for the best ecommerce platform.

Shopping around for the best e-commerce platform to make your online sales spectacular? You’ve probably heard of Shopify. But does their service backup what they’re hyping in their marketing campaigns? We open the hood on Shopify and uncover the facts behind this popular e-commerce option that touts an easy-to-use yet sophisticated approach to online sales.

Can’t front financing for your new project until you receive payment for your past digital media work? Not getting paid on time is a widespread problem in the online advertising industry. How can you ever get ahead? Applying for a business loan or raising venture capital aren’t ideal options, especially for small businesses. This is where FastLane by FastPay says they come in, a niche online lender that offers financing for digital media companies. But is FastPay really a viable alternative? Our review gives you all the information you need to decide if this online lender can help you get your head above water without borrowing against your business.

Attention small business owners: Do you have an urgent need to fill your inventory? Purchase equipment? Pump up your marketing campaign? Hire another employee? You’re in funding luck these days, thanks to the many websites that cater to small business loans online. With the decline in smaller community banks, it’s harder than ever for you as a small business owner to obtain the financing you need to keep your business up and running — and successful! We’ve done the research to provide our small business loan company recommendations along with some of the information you’ll need to get started.

If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking for a career change, franchising might be for you! But there are thousands of franchise opportunities. So, how do you know which one is the right fit for you? It depends on various criteria. We’ll take a look at why you should own a franchise, what questions you should ask yourself before starting one, the best types of franchises by category, and some information about how to get started.