How to Become a Successful Entrepreneur on the Web
Becoming a successful entrepreneur in the online world is no different than becoming a successful entrepreneur in the brick-and-mortar world. Both tasks require vision, determination, and hard work.The online world of the web offers many exciting opportunities for entrepreneurship because it is fresh, new, and exciting. The cutting edge of... 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
Financial Strategies for Transitioning from Salaried to Solo
7 Financial Strategies for Transitioning from Salaried to SoloA 40's something woman was talking to me the other day about her growing sense of frustration with "working for someone else" and her longing to "do my own thing, drive my own wagon". But, she said with consternation, "I have family... Read More
What Qualities Do Franchisors Need?
When I got into business I wanted to build a company, which helped people and provide a product and service that people loved and were willing to pay for; one I would not have to sell or convince anyone of. Something that people truly wanted to extend and enhance their... Read More
Business Planning for College Students and First-Time Entrepreneurs
More and more students, both in undergraduate and graduate institutions, are deciding to launch their own ventures upon graduation rather than taking the traditional route of working for another firm. Likewise, more and more individuals are leaving their jobs to fulfill their entrepreneurial dreams.While these ventures may ultimately be very... Read More
Hurricane Katrina, Death, and a Different Type of Entrepreneurship
I've seen terrible images today on the television and internet-bodies of the elderly and infants floating in attics, buildings collapsing, seals washing up in the middle of highways. All I can say is that our thoughts go out to those in New Orleans, Gulfport and surrounding areas in this sad... Read More
What Makes an Entrepreneur?
Rupert Steiner in his book 'My First Break' attempted to define the secret of becoming an entrepreneur and following interviews with over one hundred entrepreneurs, Steiner concluded that there was not one defined path. He has, however, drawn out observations of an entrepreneur's personality traits. They have a tendency to... Read More
Veteran Entrepreneurs Are Growing In Ranks
When I'm not running my own business, writing articles about business, speaking to groups and organizations about business, or consulting with companies who want my advice about the running of their business, I teach a weekly class on the subject of (care to guess?) starting and running a business.To quote... Read More
Can a Microbusiness Help You Enjoy a Better Retirement?
Not having enough money for a comfortable retirement tops the list of financial concerns among aging Americans, according to a recent Gallup Poll. It even outweighs peoples' worries about having a serious illness or accident.With statistics showing that Americans can expect to live 20 or more years after reaching retirement... Read More
Opportunity Does Not Knock
Q: I'm graduating this year with a degree in business and would like to start my own business rather than get a corporate job. I have a few business ideas, but none of them really gets me excited. Should I just put my business plans on hold and get a... Read More
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Do You Want to Just Survive or Thrive? (Part 1)
You've probably heard this, or maybe you will relate to... Read More
Are You Sure You Want To Start Your Own Business? Part Two of a Series
Why, exactly, do you want to go into business for... Read More
Starting Up and Keeping Going
So you had that fantastic business idea, the one that's... Read More
If It Was Easy Everybody Would Do It
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Rx for Falling Corporate Profits
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When Your Business Feels Like an Arranged Marriage
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Why Every Student Should Start a Business
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Business Is No Guarantee of Riches
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The Lonely Hat: A Marketing Parable
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Pre-Money vs. Post-Money Valuation
When a company decides that it must raise capital, a... Read More
3 Essential Elements of Operating a Successful Business
Have you ever imagined what it would be like to... Read More
Oil Change Guys History; Part IV
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Message to Prospective Franchisees for Franchisors
Many franchise companies fail to send the proper message to... Read More
Hearing That Entrepreneurial Voice?
Women business owners are our only clients, so naturally we... Read More
Why Most CEOs & Entrepreneurs Fail?
Times are tough. The economy is in a constant state... Read More
Have You Been Thinking About Owning Your Own Business? Or Becoming An Entrepreneur? Part 1
Almost every day, I talk with people who want to... Read More
Do You Have What It Takes To Be An Entrepreneur?
Q: I am interested in starting my own business. I... Read More
Top 10 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make Before They Even Start
So you want to start a business. You have an... 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
Cross Polination of Innovations in the Cleaning Industry
According to the latest edition of Pool and Spa news;... Read More
The Entrepreneurial Difference
Who would ever have imagined that going door-to-door in my... Read More
Will Your Business Survive Without You?
I had a health scare in December.As it turns out,... Read More
Competing With The Big Dogs
You run a small consultancy. You're well qualified, experienced and... Read More
The Perfect Little Coffee Shop: Are You Afraid of Failure? Are You Letting that Failure Cripple You
Ah, coffee, the drink of choice when I want to... Read More
The New Paradigm for Entrepreneurial Success
Entrepreneurship is a great magnet to deliver new ideas, unique... Read More
Part-Time/In-Home Business - Low Expense and Low Risk
As a first time entrepreneur, there are a variety of... Read More
Starting Your Business By The Book
I've gotten several questions recently about the legalities of starting... Read More
Boundary Setting 101 for Solo Entrepreneurs
Select the best response to the statement below:As a solo... Read More
Venture Capital Negotiating Issues
When companies enter into negotiations with venture capital firms, there... Read More
Why I Should Go In To Business
Rohit Kochgaway was very upset with his boss for his... Read More
Differentiation ? Smart Marketing Strategies for the Solo Entrepreneur
Are you ever frustrated or hesitant when you talk to... Read More
CHINESE TAKE-OUT: Oriental Business Principles Demystified For Online Enterprises
"The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that... Read More
Envisioneering
It never ceases to amaze me. Almost everyone peers into... Read More
Fear of Failure
Of all the real or perceived impediments to success, the... Read More
A Startup Never Closes
When it comes to a startup, the luxuries shared with... Read More
Leadership Attributes for Business Success
Business success is essentially the result of successful leadership. Contrary... Read More
The Power Of Personal Environments
I've got to admit, I'm a big fan of comfort.... Read More
10 Tips for Would-be Entrepreneurs
Every evening as the sun sets beyond the mangroves that... Read More
An Entrepreneurs Biggest Cost
When launching a new product or company, an entrepreneur must... Read More
Why Every Student Should Start a Business
With the economic downturn, students in all the major business... Read More
Book Yourself Solid: The Simple Selling Process
As a service provider you may not want to think... Read More
Goals and New Venture Creation
More and more corporate workers are leaving their jobs to... Read More
Prescription for the Future and Technological Revolutions
The world sure has changed in the last two-decades hasn't... Read More
Increasing Business BIGTIME with a Successful Referral System
What I've discovered from most of my small business clients... Read More
Does It Really Take Money To Make Money (Online or Offline)? A Reality-Check of 2 Case Studies
The short and simple answer to this question is NO!Now,... Read More
How to Become a Successful Entrepreneur on the Web
Becoming a successful entrepreneur in the online world is no... Read More
Do You Have What It Takes To Be An Entrepreneur?
Q: I am interested in starting my own business. I... Read More
Entrepreneurial Traits that Drive Sales
Frequently overlooked and hidden deep within our marketing tool box... Read More
Raising Capital for Your Business ? How Long Does it Take?
Most companies vastly underestimate the time commitment necessary to successfully... Read More
Franchises-Exit Strategy
At an International Franchising Symposium in London, Peter Holt made... Read More
The 7 Traits of an Exceptional & Successful Entrepreneur
How often have you either referred to or considered the... Read More
Can You Make Money Without Money?
When I ask why you don't start your own business,... 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
Designing a Comprehensive Franchise Company Computer System
One of the most important management tools a franchised company... Read More
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Having built a business from a bucket of water and... Read More
Enterprising Route is to Go Your Own Way
DON'T talk to me about education for entrepreneurs. They're pouring... Read More
Delivery Companies Make the Grade
In the United States we have the most efficient delivery... Read More
Entrepreneurs: Benefits vs. Features-Know the Difference!
Entrepreneurs know their business. They know their product, their service.... Read More
Adding a Service After You Buy a Business
When you buy a business, you should have a plan.... Read More
Top 10 Business Plan Myths of Solo Entrepreneurs
Don't let these stop you from having a business plan... Read More
Mobile Car Washing Long Term Opportunities in the Market
The long-term outlook for the Mobile Car Washing industry is... Read More
What is Entrepreneurship?
In discussing entrepreneurship and writing articles on the subject, I... Read More
Franchises - A Proven Business System
Franchises offer the first time business owner a proven and... Read More
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Entrepreneurship is generally characterized by some type of innovation, a... Read More
Face The Fear, Ladies
Okay, I'll begin by telling you that I've been divorced... Read More
Entrepreneurial Hate, its out there
Today, I got an email from a lady who hates... Read More
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