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
10 Ways Entrepreneurs Shoot Themselves In The Foot
Entrepreneurs and their businesses have a tendency to ambush themselves when they aren't looking. This affects how much revenue they can generate, how fast their business rises, and even if they survive after the first few years. If you feel there is a possibility you are getting in your way... Read More
Business Is No Guarantee of Riches
Q: I'm thinking about starting a business since that seems to be how most rich people get rich. I don't have any business experience or much money, but I'm a fast learner and have lots of energy. Any free advice? Peter J.A: I'm full of free advice, Pete, and here's... Read More
Find Out If You WILL Be Successful As a Franchisee?
Will I be successful as a franchisee?One of the soundest pieces of advice to take when considering becoming a franchisee is to 'Assess Yourself'. Assess whether you can accept direction. Some people cannot. Assess whether you can work within definite systems and structures without feeling trapped. Assess if you are... Read More
Ancient Warrior Secrets For The Modern Entrepreneur
The words you see onscreen trigger subconscious responses. Dark images penetrate your mind. Your heartbeat increases slightly. Your muscles tighten. Like a warrior advancing to combat, you prepare to engage with your market. Ready, aim, fire. You send an email! Everyday, military metaphors are projected across our computer screens. Guerrilla... Read More
How To Grow Your Micro-Business
If you want to grow your micro-business (defined as a business with fewer than five employees), you might consider some of the findings of a survey by Statistics Canada.1. The FindingsAccording to "Growth Determinants of Micro-Businesses in Canada" (Evangelia Papadaki and Bassima Chami, Small Business Policy Branch, Industry Canada), the... Read More
Franchises - Emotional Fulfillment - The Challenge
Does A Franchise Meet Your Needs?Do you look forward to Friday afternoon or Monday morning? Perhaps that's the true litmus test of happiness. If you're thinking about the fact that there's only one day to go before the weekend, when you just got back from lunch on Wednesday, it may... Read More
Oil Change Guys History; Part III
Studying the history of franchise companies is interesting is watching all the ways they grew and all the partnerships, vendors and mergers along the way. It is a myriad of deals and team building, which makes it all possible. Continuing Part III of the saga:Mr. Winslow offered to buy an... Read More
5 TIPS for Home-Based Business Entrepreneurs
Have you ever heard that only a small part (5%) of 'all' Home-Based Business entrepreneurs achieve success?Do an online research on your favorite Search Engine and you will understand what I mean.In this article I'm going to show you the KEY to Home-Based Business entrepreneurs success; you'll find out what... Read More
Entrepreneurship Story; Over Regulation in Franchising Final Chapter
Sally and Jim have launched their automotive franchise business and are now selling franchises; problems arise as lawyers and over regulation threaten to ruin their life's work, see how it ends; tragedy or success. A realistic story of modern day franchising. . .Sally says "well we do not need to... Read More
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Determine Your Niche & Be Successful
What's a niche?Dictionary.com provides a great, twofold definition:"A situation or... Read More
How To Get More Clients and Customers; Dont Sell Be of Service
Whether you are just starting your business or focusing on... Read More
Coating Service Business Case Study
There are many coating businesses in the market today, but... Read More
Entrepreneurship: Insight and Closer Look At The Entrepreneur
Life as an entrepreneur is the American Dream. To be... Read More
Franchises - Success and You
Many people believe owning a franchise will make them rich,... Read More
The Desire For Money, Do You Have Business Sense?
For those of us who grew up with parents who... Read More
The Risks of Entrepreneurship
The "spark" for many entrepreneurs is seeing an opportunity that... Read More
What is Entrepreneurship?
In discussing entrepreneurship and writing articles on the subject, I... Read More
The 9 Key Distinctions of Successful Solo-Entrepreneurs!
SUCCESSFUL Solo-Entrepreneurs approach life and business from a perspective that... Read More
Entrepreneurial Business Plan The Down And Dirty Way
Does the idea of running your own business sound exciting?... Read More
The Lonely Hat: A Marketing Parable
Jones was a typical entrepreneur who worked long hours and... Read More
100% of Nothing
What would it be worth to you to receive a... Read More
10 Ways Entrepreneurs Shoot Themselves In The Foot
Entrepreneurs and their businesses have a tendency to ambush themselves... Read More
Financial Strategies for Transitioning from Salaried to Solo
7 Financial Strategies for Transitioning from Salaried to SoloA 40's... Read More
Be Where the Pucks Going To Be
The "Great One" said it bestHockey legend Wayne Gretzky, when... Read More
The Visionary Entrepreneur
Any success you have in life must begin with a... Read More
Work vs Play: Which is the Better Way to Make Big Money?
If you want to make big money, you have to... Read More
How Entrepreneurs Make Money Selling Global Brands On and Off-line
Did you know that thousands of companies from all over... Read More
Time Management Tips for Solo Entrepreneurs
Does it seem like everyone and everything is vying for... Read More
Secret Revealed In The Business Code
? Beginners often rush into business without any planning.? Unless... Read More
Business Planning Overview
The successful entrepreneur is generally more inclined, once a business... Read More
How Good Is Your Big Idea
Q: I want to start my own business. I have... Read More
Electronic Tools for Entrepreneurial Success
"Half of any job is having the right tool" was... Read More
A Dorm Room With A View
As a senior in high school, he paid cash for... Read More
What Qualities Do Franchisors Need?
When I got into business I wanted to build a... Read More
5 Habits Of Successful Entrepreneurs
Habits get a bum rap. When you think about your... Read More
Differentiation ? Smart Marketing Strategies for the Solo Entrepreneur
Are you ever frustrated or hesitant when you talk to... Read More
Should You Write Your Own Business Plan?
If you are just starting a company and looking for... Read More
Bring That Difference To Your Business!
Romans had a phrase for this- First among Equals.Online marketing... Read More
Independent Auto Detail Shop VS Biz Op or Franchise
Owning a detail shop can be an exciting and rewarding... Read More
Hearing That Entrepreneurial Voice?
Women business owners are our only clients, so naturally we... Read More
Financing Your Business
Anyone who is serious about making some money is already... Read More
Envisioneering
It never ceases to amaze me. Almost everyone peers into... Read More
How Good Is Your Big Idea
Q: I want to start my own business. I have... Read More
10 Secrets of Successful Entrepreneurs
Running a one-person business is a creative, flexible and challenging... Read More
Dream It, Create It, Become It! Design a Dream Board
Have you ever heard of "Dream Boards" or "Treasure Maps"?... Read More
Is Running a Business for You?
Not everyone is cut out to run a business. Not... Read More
What Makes An Entrepreneur Tick?
It is only natural that when you start a business,... Read More
Franchises - Success and You
Many people believe owning a franchise will make them rich,... Read More
Innovation incubator: Build it and keep it running
If your company is like the one I work for,... Read More
Financial Issues in Business Startup
A primary inhibitor of business start-up is that few people... Read More
The Business and Life You Want to Build
In the early days of my first consulting business, I... Read More
10 Essential Tips for Starting Entrepreneurs - Ignore these at your Peril!
1. Do What You LOVE: If you've chosen your business... Read More
Ten Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs
Successful entrepreneurs have many traits in common. Here are ten... Read More
Business Ideas
Richard Branson, billionaire founder of Virgin Records and Virgin Atlantic... Read More
Entrepreneurial Emotions or It Seemed Like a Great Idea at the Time
It's your first business or the next Great Idea in... Read More
Can You Make Money Without Money?
When I ask why you don't start your own business,... Read More
PTO; Justification of the Means and the Ends
Some would say about certain issues that the means do... Read More
Double Your Income Automatically
It is a common known fact that it is far... Read More
The Secrets to Becoming a Successful Creative Entrepreneur: JJK Secrets #19-21
Hello Creative Entrepreneurs!Welcome to the e-class on Creativity & Entrepreneurship:... Read More
Beware the Opposition!
Any time you make changes in your life you are... Read More
Franchises-Exit Strategy
At an International Franchising Symposium in London, Peter Holt made... Read More
Health Insurance for Solo Entrepreneurs
One of the most important benefits employed people enjoy is... Read More
Could a Non-Profit Structure Be Right for Your Business?
If you have a business idea, or an idea for... Read More
16 Vital Traits Shared by All Successful Entrepreneurs
The first step in deciding whether to start a business... Read More
For Business SUCCESS... Listen To The Voices of Experience
Discover the pitfalls of owning your own business BEFORE... [you... Read More
Six Steps to Guarantee Your Business Success
Many of us slave away for years for one uninspiring... Read More
From Bank Clerk to Entreprenuer
What seems like a century ago, I left school and... Read More
Go Slow to Go Fast - Why Over 80% Of High Tech Startups Fail And What To Do About It
With billions of dollars of venture capital residing down the... Read More
Salon Marketing Using Wireless Broadband Internet Access
Our client in Chicago did, located right outside downtown too...a... Read More
Venture Capital Negotiating Issues
When companies enter into negotiations with venture capital firms, there... Read More
Achievements Outweigh Education and Experience
Q: When it comes to succeeding in business, which do... Read More
How A Woman Became A Successful Bill Collector In A Mans Industry And How You Can Too!
I have worked in the credit industry for over 17... Read More
Isnt it Time You Started to Fly?
I am going to begin this article by sharing a... Read More
Good Questions, good Answers; Bad Questions, Bad Replies
I'm convinced that asking the right questions is one of... Read More
Your Company Needs A Mission Statement; Make It Count
Does anyone remember that book "Built to Last" done y... Read More
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