Face The Fear, Ladies
Okay, I'll begin by telling you that I've been divorced for about 5 years, have an amazing family and by anyone's standards, I have a wonderful life.I worked in the film industry for almost 9 years for my ex-husband's company. But when we split, I had the dire task of... Read More
Business Startup Checklist
Use this comprehensive checklist to plan each step of your new business and transform your dream of entrepreneurship into reality. These steps may not necessarily be completed in the order listed, however, you can use them as a guideline for completing all of the necessary business startup tasks.___ Determine what... Read More
Questions For The Entrepreneur To Be
Entrepreneurial e-gnorancePart 1: Questions for the entrepreneur to beIf you are an entrepreneur starting out, or have been around the block for some time but are yet to hit on the jackpot, you might be missing out some of the cornerstones of doing busingg through the new age media, the... Read More
Do You Want to Just Survive or Thrive? (Part 1)
You've probably heard this, or maybe you will relate to this personally. Have you ever arrived somewhere and wondered, "How did I get here?" or "Why am I here?"Have you ever wondered if you've missed the boat (with your family on it)?Life is a battle that must be fought if... Read More
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Isn't enthusiasm a good thing? Aren't we urged to be enthusiastic about what we do? To be committed?We are...but enthusiasm has a dark side too.When the word first came into the English language (from Ancient Greek, via French) it had a far more extreme meaning. It meant to be possessed... Read More
Venture Capital Negotiating Issues
When companies enter into negotiations with venture capital firms, there are several issues which need to be defined and agreed upon. This article describes the key issues.Valuation. Valuation is the most prominent negotiating issues. Valuation is the price of the company in which the venture capitalist invests. Valuation determines what... Read More
The Dirty Dozen
1) No Umbrella Business Plan or Strategy -- Without a plan, there's no serious way to gauge the growth and progress of your business. You need a realistic map for where the customers will come from and where your business is going. You also need a plan to bail you... Read More
Beware the Opposition!
Any time you make changes in your life you are going to be met with opposition from people who would prefer you to stay exactly as you are. Sadly, these people are often the ones that love you the most; your family, friends, partners and even work colleagues. However, in... Read More
How to Start a Franchise
Franchising InformationFranchise oppotunities are all around us today. You may pop into Starbucks for coffee and then head for lunch at MacDonalds before returning home and ordering your dinner from another local franchise, Pizza Hut. Many of the most popular outlets you visit may be franchises as they offer the... Read More
What It Takes To be An Entrepreneur Series: Action
Many people have the professed desire to be their own boss, start their own business ecetera, ecetera...Trouble is, how many people actually take the steps necessary to fulfill their professed desire?A recent incident that actually happened brough this principle clearly into focus.I was recently told by someone who is quite... Read More
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Youth Entrepreneurship, A Disappointing Truth
The psychology of entrepreneurship can be very rewarding to one... Read More
Electronic Tools for Entrepreneurial Success
"Half of any job is having the right tool" was... Read More
Starting a Company on a Shoe-String Budget
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Be an Entrepreneur
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The Perfect Little Coffee Shop: Are You Afraid of Failure? Are You Letting that Failure Cripple You
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Double Down on Marketing
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Business Planning Overview
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Salon Marketing Using Wireless Broadband Internet Access
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Strategies for Overcoming Obstacles to Discovering Your Gifts
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Do You Have What it Takes to be a Successful Entrepreneur?
Print off this page, take the quiz and find out... Read More
The Reluctant Entrepreneur
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Top 10 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make Before They Even Start
So you want to start a business. You have an... Read More
Competing With The Big Dogs
You run a small consultancy. You're well qualified, experienced and... Read More
An Entrepreneurs Challenge
Living in the twilight zone has its advantages. In the... Read More
Starting Your Business: 3 Tips for Bootstrapping Your Way to the Top
Bootstrapping a business startup does not necessarily mean that you... Read More
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Isn't enthusiasm a good thing? Aren't we urged to be... Read More
Needs Versus Wants For Entrepreneurs
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Secret Revealed In The Business Code
? Beginners often rush into business without any planning.? Unless... Read More
Franchise Business and Franchise Businesses
Franchise business is being part of a successfully proven business... Read More
Can You Make Money Without Money?
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Entrepreneurs: Benefits vs. Features-Know the Difference!
Entrepreneurs know their business. They know their product, their service.... Read More
The History of the Franchise Business - Learning about Business Opportunities by Looking at the Past
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Prescription for the Future and Technological Revolutions
The world sure has changed in the last two-decades hasn't... Read More
Documenting Partnerships in Your Business Plan
Forging partnerships to improve market penetration has become commonplace, particularly... Read More
The Cockroach Test
Let me ask you a question? Imagine I would offer... Read More
Dream It, Create It, Become It! Design a Dream Board
Have you ever heard of "Dream Boards" or "Treasure Maps"?... Read More
Double Your Income Automatically
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Entrepreneurial Traits that Drive Sales
Frequently overlooked and hidden deep within our marketing tool box... Read More
Bonsai Marketing
Site location analysis of regional service areas and planning for... Read More
Mobile Car Washing Long Term Opportunities in the Market
The long-term outlook for the Mobile Car Washing industry is... Read More
When Your Business Feels Like an Arranged Marriage
Q. I was laid off six months ago. Jobs in... Read More
5?4?3? 2...1?
A streak dating back more than three decades came to... Read More
An Entrepreneurs Biggest Cost
When launching a new product or company, an entrepreneur must... Read More
Starting Your Business: It All Boils Down To Making Money and Saving Money
Bootstrapping in the context of business start-ups refers to the... Read More
Strategies for Overcoming Obstacles to Discovering Your Gifts
What are the unique gifts that differentiate you from other... Read More
Traits of The Successful Entrepreneur
Want to know why certain people succeed and others don't.... Read More
Top 10 Business Plan Myths of Solo Entrepreneurs
Don't let these stop you from having a business plan... Read More
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Purveyors of conventional wisdom would have you believe that the... Read More
Something From Nothing, With Something To Share
Betrayal, it can hit you like a load of bricks... Read More
PTO; Justification of the Means and the Ends
Some would say about certain issues that the means do... Read More
Time Management Tips for Solo Entrepreneurs
Does it seem like everyone and everything is vying for... Read More
Independent Auto Detail Shop VS Biz Op or Franchise
Owning a detail shop can be an exciting and rewarding... Read More
Message to Prospective Franchisees for Franchisors
Many franchise companies fail to send the proper message to... Read More
Street Smarts Vs Book Smarts, What Does It Takes To Be An Entrepreneur
The latest series in "The Apprentice" features 2 distinct group... Read More
Is Running a Business for You?
Not everyone is cut out to run a business. Not... Read More
The Magic of Float
If you've ever received a service today and paid for... Read More
Focus is the Key to a Successful Startup
The definition of a startup means you have very few... Read More
The Power Of Personal Environments
I've got to admit, I'm a big fan of comfort.... Read More
Learn how to Compress Time
In the popular 1980's movie "Dune," man learned that by... Read More
Judging Entrepreneurial Ideas
Most entrepreneurs constantly come up with new ideas. Whether they... Read More
The Visionary Entrepreneur
Any success you have in life must begin with a... Read More
Why Every Student Should Start a Business
With the economic downturn, students in all the major business... Read More
Starting Up and Keeping Going
So you had that fantastic business idea, the one that's... Read More
Rx for Falling Corporate Profits
Once again the squeeze is on as renewed inflation worries... Read More
Lets Not Forget About The Little Guy
Every business has to start somewhere. What truly makes this... Read More
Why I Should Go In To Business
Rohit Kochgaway was very upset with his boss for his... Read More
The Use of Common Stock in Venture Capital Transactions
When raising capital for a business venture, a company can... Read More
Franchises-Exit Strategy
At an International Franchising Symposium in London, Peter Holt made... Read More
Top 10 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make Before They Even Start
So you want to start a business. You have an... Read More
Youve Found Your Guru, Now What?
In my last article, "Follow That Guru", I told you... Read More
Taking Charge and Getting Results: The Choice is Yours
As one of the most successful direct sales entrepreneurs in... Read More
Entrepreneurial Hate, its out there
Today, I got an email from a lady who hates... Read More
Entrepreneurs Ask: As a Novice Entrepreneur, How Can I Feel Less Overwhelmed?
Great question! Overwhelm is very common even among the most... Read More
Confidence = Preparation + Courage
It always amazes me when I see someone on television... Read More
How to Be an Entrepreneur and Keep Your Sanity
Define for yourself what an Entrepreneur is:What makes you think... Read More
Entrepreneurs - 9 Top Mistakes to Avoid
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