If you've been thinking about starting your own insurance agency, now might be the perfect time to do it. According to a recent report from the Kauffman Foundation, the U.S. is enjoying some very healthy entrepreneurial activity right now. In fact, the new report shows that over 460,000 people create new businesses every month—that's over 5.5 million businesses per year.

Not sure where to start? Get a leg up on your soon-to-be competitors and take a peek at the following articles from our Agent Resource Center:

• Starting Your Own Agency: Setting Out on Your Own
• Jumpstarting a New Agency: Your How-to Guide
• 4 Pitfalls to Avoid as an Insurance Agent
• Legal Issues Facing Insurance Agents: How to Protect Yourself

Of course, if any of our readers have started insurance agencies and would like to share some nuggets of wisdom, we'd love for you to share your ideas here at the InsureMe Agent blog. :)

[Source]: SeedsOfGrowth