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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor Maybe it's a side effect of the recession, but it seems like everyone I know is starting his or her own business these days. 7 Steps to Starting Your Own Business I think part of it is that it seems smarter to bet on yourself when times are tough. At least you can be reasonably sure of what you'll do in any given situation. 5 Hobbies You Can Turn into a Home Business How to Start a Candy Company See More About:  starting a business  entrepreneurship  franchising What Type of Business Should You Start? The first thing to decide is what kind of business you want to build. Figuring out what you love to do is only one step. (Otherwise, I'd go into business preparing and consuming cheese plates.) How to Start a Patient Advocates Business Free Ecourse: How to Start a Jewelry Business See More About:  starting a business  choosing a type of business  buying a franchise Before You Start a Business Step no. 2 is really good advice: "Talk to small business owners in the industry." Nothing like getting the pros and cons from people who know. How to Start Freelance Writing Starting Your Own Business After a Layoff See More About:  small businesses  mid-life career change  second careers How to Start a Business This 10-step plan covers pretty much everything you need to know before you get started. How to Start a Home Business in 10 Steps Starting a Business: The First 90 Days See More About:  business startup  bootstrapping  business ideas Today Ads Small Business Ideas Home Business Business Opportunity New Business Business Startup Featured Articles Most Promising New Dramas of 2011 6 Free Online Room Design Applications How to Find a Doctor Does Chocolate Do Your Heart Good? Video: French Manicure at Home How to Declutter   More from About.com Favorite Summer Frozen Drinks Blended with ice or chock full of fresh fruit, these yummy drinks will liven up any warm-weather gathering. More> Best Frozen Summer Desserts Ten easy, delicious, make-ahead desserts that will cool you down on the hottest of summer days. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement