Two Types of Business Plan Executive Summaries
Companies seeking capital often ask how long the Executive Summary of their business plan should be. The answer depends upon the use of the summary, mainly determining if 1) it precedes the full business plan, or 2) it will be used as a stand-alone document.When the Executive Summary precedes the... Read More
Differentiation ? Smart Marketing Strategies for the Solo Entrepreneur
Are you ever frustrated or hesitant when you talk to prospective customers because you can't readily explain why they should come to you rather than go to your competitors? Sure, you might have your 30-second elevator speech, but then they ask you that dreaded question, "So what makes you different?"... Read More
Entrepreneurs - 9 Top Mistakes to Avoid
1. Isolating Yourself When setting up a business, you can get so overwhelmed with the administration that you don't focus on building up your network. Networks can provide a way to catapult your business forward through referrals, joint ventures, or providing industry knowledge. Networking does not need to be through... 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
Entrepreneurial Ongoing Education Advice
I would like to give some advice to all the up and coming entrepreneurs; if you really want to be a superstar not only do you have to work harder and smarter than the competition, but you must always keep learning. I built a company from a bucket of water... Read More
Meet Success: Business Profile of Sylvia Acevedo, Communicard Owner
Sylvia Acevedo needed a break from her technology job so she bought an old Victorian house to remodel into a bed and breakfast. "Being an engineer working in technology, I really felt I didn't do a lot of tangible work. But with the bed and breakfast, at the end of... Read More
The 5 Senses of an Entrepreneur
If you have seen me speak you will know that I believe the word 'entrepreneur' is used way too much these days. People seem to wear it as a badge instead of just getting out there and doing entrepreneurial things. Just because you run or own a successful business doesn't... 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 of candidates. One group, who are only high school graduates are termed as "Street Smarts" by Donald Trump whereas, the other group are all college educated with some having MBAs and advanced degrees. They were termed as the "Book Smarts".What... Read More
The Heroic Entrepreneur: Profiting from Your Brilliance
If you look up the definition of hero in Webster's, you'll find a definition something like, 'A person noted for feats of courage or nobility of purpose, especially one who has risked or sacrificed his or her life: soldiers and nurses who were heroes in an unpopular war'. Some heroes... Read More
16 Vital Traits Shared by All Successful Entrepreneurs
The first step in deciding whether to start a business is to ask yourself this important question: "Do I have what it takes to be an entrepreneur?" A variety of experts have documented research that indicates that successful small business entrepreneurs, whether male or female, have some common characteristics. How... Read More
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For Business SUCCESS... Listen To The Voices of Experience
Discover the pitfalls of owning your own business BEFORE... [you... Read More
What is Entrepreneurship?
In discussing entrepreneurship and writing articles on the subject, I... Read More
From Bank Clerk to Entreprenuer
What seems like a century ago, I left school and... 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
10 Ways Entrepreneurs Shoot Themselves In The Foot
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The Reluctant Entrepreneur
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What Kind of Business Should I Start?
It's not uncommon to reach your 30s, 40s or even... Read More
Business Planning Overview
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How To Find Focus And Turn Your Talent Into A Thriving Professional Business
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How Entrepreneurs Succeed - The 5 Qualities Needed For Business Success
What is it that sets a successful businessperson apart from... Read More
From Employee to Entrepreneur: Taking the Plunge
Before you decide whether or not running your own business... Read More
5 Habits Of Successful Entrepreneurs
Habits get a bum rap. When you think about your... Read More
The Entrepreneurs Prayer
As I awaken with the gift of yet another day... Read More
Raising Capital for Your Business ? How Long Does it Take?
Most companies vastly underestimate the time commitment necessary to successfully... Read More
Starting Up and Keeping Going
So you had that fantastic business idea, the one that's... Read More
Work On, Not In Your Business
Are you busy? Everyone's busy! Ask anyone they'll tell you... Read More
Your Company Needs A Mission Statement; Make It Count
Does anyone remember that book "Built to Last" done y... Read More
Protect Your ASSets in Business
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Realism vs. Optimism in the Business Plan
The most important function of a business plan is to... Read More
Six Degrees of Separation
Through just five or six intermediaries, you could be linked... Read More
Making the Financial Transition
Making the financial transition from paid employment to earning a... Read More
How to Start a Franchise
Franchising InformationFranchise oppotunities are all around us today. You may... Read More
Profile of Women Leaders
Leadership is based on two words, "pressure and support"and that... Read More
How You Can Earn $1000 A Week Part Time
About 6 years ago I started to notice that certain... Read More
Franchises - Emotional Fulfillment - Control Your Destiny
Does A Franchise Meet Your Needs?When you think of becoming... Read More
Entrepreneurs: Benefits vs. Features-Know the Difference!
Entrepreneurs know their business. They know their product, their service.... Read More
Rx for Falling Corporate Profits
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CHINESE TAKE-OUT: Oriental Business Principles Demystified For Online Enterprises
"The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that... Read More
Be An Entrepreneurial Artist: Paint A Picture, then Commit It to Canvas
James had an original concept and he needed an investor.... Read More
Lets Not Forget About The Little Guy
Every business has to start somewhere. What truly makes this... Read More
Something From Nothing, With Something To Share
Betrayal, it can hit you like a load of bricks... Read More
Entrepreneurial Business Plan The Down And Dirty Way
Does the idea of running your own business sound exciting?... Read More
Judging Entrepreneurial Ideas
Most entrepreneurs constantly come up with new ideas. Whether they... Read More
Developing A Contract
As a service provider, the most important type of "boundary"... Read More
Its Good to Know Your Banker
Recently my bank opened a new branch that is a... 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
Do You Want to Just Survive or Thrive? (Part 1)
You've probably heard this, or maybe you will relate to... Read More
A Startup Never Closes
When it comes to a startup, the luxuries shared with... Read More
The History of the Franchise Business - Learning about Business Opportunities by Looking at the Past
Hair care has been around as long as humans have... Read More
Chairman Greenspan and the FED, learn more you will be glad you did
So many people work their whole life to make money,... Read More
The Boss is DEAD!
Some of us are born into families with "it", some... Read More
The Entrepreneurs Dilemma
In business, you plan to protect your inventory, your unique... Read More
Electronic Tools for Entrepreneurial Success
"Half of any job is having the right tool" was... Read More
Determine Your Niche & Be Successful
What's a niche?Dictionary.com provides a great, twofold definition:"A situation or... Read More
Could a Non-Profit Structure Be Right for Your Business?
If you have a business idea, or an idea for... Read More
Rambling Confessions of a Recovering Entrepreneur
I told my family that I finally accepted that my... Read More
Double Down on Marketing
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Herb Filled Pillows Make Over a Million Dollars
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The Danger Of Hate
As you have shown an interest in starting a business... 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
Competing With The Big Dogs
You run a small consultancy. You're well qualified, experienced and... Read More
The Business Leader as Ultramarathoner
Have you ever heard of an ultramarathon? A standard marathon... Read More
Youve Found Your Guru, Now What?
In my last article, "Follow That Guru", I told you... Read More
CHINESE TAKE-OUT: Oriental Business Principles Demystified For Online Enterprises
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Financing Your Business
Anyone who is serious about making some money is already... Read More
5 Tips to Step Boldly into the World & Set Yourself Apart from Others
"Real champions believe in themselves even when no one else... Read More
Entrepreneurs, Are You Hauling Buckets?
Once upon a time, there was a village on the... Read More
Answering Why You, Why Now Critical in a Winning Business Plan
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The Role of Statistics in Prospect Modeling
Identifying prospects has come a long way since the days... Read More
Entrepreneurship as Your Passion
Entrepreneurship has been my passion for as long as I... Read More
Youth Entrepreneurship, A Disappointing Truth
The psychology of entrepreneurship can be very rewarding to one... Read More
The Desire For Money, Do You Have Business Sense?
For those of us who grew up with parents who... Read More
Which Niche To Conquer?
I'm sure that you've heard about how many start up... Read More
The Power Of Personal Environments
I've got to admit, I'm a big fan of comfort.... Read More
How Much Risk is Necessary to Grow Your Business?
A business owner is thoroughly responsible for their own financial... Read More
How To Find Focus And Turn Your Talent Into A Thriving Professional Business
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