Franchises-Exit Strategy
At an International Franchising Symposium in London, Peter Holt made the bold statement to his audience of Franchisors that they needed to understand that their business would fail, and in fact all businesses are bound for failure. Needless to say, there were a few shocked faces in the crowd. He... Read More
From Entrepreneur to Infopreneur: Make Money Selling Info Products
The term "Infopreneur" is a relatively new industry buzz word that is making waves because it opens doors for entrepreneurs to generate new streams of income. Simply put, an infopreneur sells information.Information products are offered in a variety of formats including books, e-books, special reports, audio formats, videos, workbooks, tips... Read More
Rambling Confessions of a Recovering Entrepreneur
I told my family that I finally accepted that my passion had become an ob- session, and you could even call it an addiction. They all laughed. What had taken me 25 years to accept, they had known for years. My wife detected my addiction as early as our honeymoon... Read More
Be Where the Pucks Going To Be
The "Great One" said it bestHockey legend Wayne Gretzky, when asked how he was always on the puck before anyone else, pointed out that he was by no means the fastest skater on the ice. Instead he explained that he always just focused on skating toward where the puck was... Read More
Evaluating an Opportunity
Business opportunities are often based on broad trends, such as:? demographic, such as the "graying" of America (creating opportunities in health services, for example);? sociological developments, like the "green" movement, with its emphasis on recycling and environmental sensitivity, and;? cultural changes caused by changing economic conditions and technological developments.Opportunities can... Read More
Everything You Wanted to Know About Public Domain Info, but Were Too Afraid to Ask!
What to Look Out For:Copyright - you absolutely must check on this - violating someone's copyright is not clever and can be a really expensive mistake not to mention seriously damaging your reputation. Is it really public domain? All those lawyers fees can really mount up when checking into all... Read More
Why eBay Is A Smart Choice For Entrepreneurs
Attention entrepreneurs: If you think the search for the ultimate moneymaking business opportunity is like searching for a very small needle in a very big internet haystack, then think again!Perhaps you've been searching the worldwide marketplace and are both overwhelmed and frustrated by an endless stream of internet ads promising... Read More
Selecting a Venture
The basic rule is simple: "Find a market need and fill it!" The process of finding the need, and the method chosen to fill it are where the difficulties arise.Based on our opportunity scan, does the market need a product or service that is not currently being provided? Is there... Read More
An Entrepreneurs Biggest Cost
When launching a new product or company, an entrepreneur must consider their biggest cost - the opportunity cost. Opportunity cost is an economic term that is defined as the cost of passing up the next best alternative when making a decision. For instance, if an asset such as capital is... Read More
The Six ?F? Words Every Entrepreneur Should Know
Start your own business, and soon enough, you find yourself in a situation where there are many things you want to say, all of them unprintable.It happens to every entrepreneur ? a moment of extreme challenge that causes you to wonder why you started the (expletive) business in the first... Read More
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An Entrepreneurs Challenge
Living in the twilight zone has its advantages. In the... Read More
If It Was Easy Everybody Would Do It
Q: I started my business about a year ago and... Read More
How To Find Hot Online Business Ideas
Would you like to find the key that unlocks the... Read More
The Magic of Float
If you've ever received a service today and paid for... Read More
Do You Want to Just Survive or Thrive? (Part 1)
You've probably heard this, or maybe you will relate to... Read More
Business Development: The Basic Ingredients
Cooking isn't much different than building a business. You have... Read More
What Part of Handwriting on the Wall Dont You Understand - They Dont Hire People Over 50
In a recent talk to the Detroit Economic Club, President... Read More
Good Questions, good Answers; Bad Questions, Bad Replies
I'm convinced that asking the right questions is one of... Read More
The Cockroach Test
Let me ask you a question? Imagine I would offer... Read More
The Term Sheet?s Role in Raising Venture Capital
Entrepreneurs and companies who are seeking venture capital often negotiate... Read More
Hurricane Katrina, Death, and a Different Type of Entrepreneurship
I've seen terrible images today on the television and internet-bodies... Read More
Do You Have What It Takes To Be An Entrepreneur?
Q: I am interested in starting my own business. I... 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
The Dirty Dozen
1) No Umbrella Business Plan or Strategy -- Without a... 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
Angel Investors: 7 Online Business Plan Scams and 1 Real Deal
We've all seen the hype: "We'll put your plan in... Read More
Abstract Business Marketing Strategy for the Entrepreneur
If you look at those Corporations in franchising today you... Read More
Leadership Attributes for Business Success
Business success is essentially the result of successful leadership. Contrary... Read More
The Entrepreneurs Dilemma
In business, you plan to protect your inventory, your unique... Read More
Profile of Women Leaders
Leadership is based on two words, "pressure and support"and that... Read More
The Myth of Undercapitalization - Six Ways Entrepreneurs Achieve Success in Spite of Start-Up Money
This year more than 17 million people will become entrepreneurs,... Read More
Ten Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs
Successful entrepreneurs have many traits in common. Here are ten... Read More
Entrepreneurial Ongoing Education Advice
I would like to give some advice to all the... Read More
Traits and Skills of Successful Internet Entrepreneurs
There are certain traits and skills that many successful online... Read More
What It Takes To be An Entrepreneur Series: Action
Many people have the professed desire to be their own... Read More
Compensating for Your Entrepreneurial Style-or Lack of Style
I recently took an entrepreneurial quiz which evaluated my answers... Read More
Starting Your Business By The Book
I've gotten several questions recently about the legalities of starting... 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
5?4?3? 2...1?
A streak dating back more than three decades came 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
Will Your Business Survive Without You?
I had a health scare in December.As it turns out,... Read More
Face The Fear, Ladies
Okay, I'll begin by telling you that I've been divorced... Read More
Electronic Tools for Entrepreneurial Success
"Half of any job is having the right tool" was... Read More
The Boss is DEAD!
Some of us are born into families with "it", some... Read More
Documenting Partnerships in Your Business Plan
Forging partnerships to improve market penetration has become commonplace, particularly... Read More
The Lonely Hat: A Marketing Parable
Jones was a typical entrepreneur who worked long hours and... Read More
What is Entrepreneurship?
In discussing entrepreneurship and writing articles on the subject, I... Read More
Why I Should Go In To Business
Rohit Kochgaway was very upset with his boss for his... Read More
How To Find Hot Online Business Ideas
Would you like to find the key that unlocks the... Read More
The Reluctant Entrepreneur
It seems odd to think of a person opening a... Read More
The 5 Senses of an Entrepreneur
If you have seen me speak you will know that... Read More
Boundary Setting 101 for Solo Entrepreneurs
Select the best response to the statement below:As a solo... Read More
The Desire For Money, Do You Have Business Sense?
For those of us who grew up with parents who... Read More
Making the Financial Transition
Making the financial transition from paid employment to earning a... Read More
The 7 Traits of an Exceptional & Successful Entrepreneur
How often have you either referred to or considered the... Read More
Isnt it Time You Started to Fly?
I am going to begin this article by sharing a... Read More
Create Your Entrepreneur Dream Team
I hear it all the time. "What should I do... Read More
Vendor Relations
Communication is the key to vendor relations. In your small... Read More
Starting Your Business By The Book
I've gotten several questions recently about the legalities of starting... Read More
Evaluating an Opportunity
Business opportunities are often based on broad trends, such as:?... Read More
Find Me the Expert on This!
Many people who set up as consultants never make more... Read More
Focus is the Key to a Successful Startup
The definition of a startup means you have very few... Read More
Do You Have What it Takes to be a Successful Entrepreneur?
Print off this page, take the quiz and find out... Read More
Business Planning for College Students and First-Time Entrepreneurs
More and more students, both in undergraduate and graduate institutions,... Read More
The Power Of Personal Environments
I've got to admit, I'm a big fan of comfort.... Read More
Seven Key Qualities of Successful Entrepreneurs
A recent poll conducted by Forbes magazine shows that majority... Read More
Entrepreneurial Business Plan The Down And Dirty Way
Does the idea of running your own business sound exciting?... Read More
Top Ten Ways to Increase Your Profitability
1) Go back to basics. Take a couple of steps... 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
Meet Success: Business Profile of Sylvia Acevedo, Communicard Owner
Sylvia Acevedo needed a break from her technology job so... Read More
Build Your Own Board Of Experts
The most successful entrepreneurs rely on their advisory boards to... Read More
Are You An Entrepreneur?
With all the buzz about everybody being an entrepreneur these... Read More
What Qualities Do Franchisors Need?
When I got into business I wanted to build a... Read More
Franchises - A Proven Business System
Franchises offer the first time business owner a proven and... Read More
Competing With The Big Dogs
You run a small consultancy. You're well qualified, experienced and... Read More
Before the Business Plan
Purveyors of conventional wisdom would have you believe that the... Read More
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