Use Your Youth To Your Advantage
You should wait until you're older and have more business and real-world experience before starting a business. You should just focus on school for now. Nobody will take you seriously at this age. You'll hear all these reasons--and more--about why you shouldn't start a business from your friends, your parents,... Read More
Adding a Service After You Buy a Business
When you buy a business, you should have a plan. Why have you chosen that particular business? Why that particular time to buy a business? What can you bring to the business? Some of the most successful business stories are of people who buy a business with the intention of... Read More
Its Good to Know Your Banker
Recently my bank opened a new branch that is a few miles away from my house. I used to visit the local branch that was located in the grocery store and enjoyed seeing the ladies on a weekly basis who were the tellers.Since the store branch closed, I'm forced to... Read More
Do You Have What It Takes To Be An Entrepreneur?
Q: I am interested in starting my own business. I have a business degree and lots of experience in my chosen field, but I don't know if I have the necessary skills to really make it on my own. Any advice? Marie C.A: You've hit the nail on the head,... Read More
Traits and Skills of Successful Internet Entrepreneurs
There are certain traits and skills that many successful online entrepreneurs have in common. Some mentioned in this article may seem simple, but don't overlook their importance.You may not personally be strong in all areas, but you can get by as long as you can delegate tasks that call for... 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
Needs Versus Wants For Entrepreneurs
How often do the words "I need" come out of your mouth, as it relates to your business? When you run your own company, it's easy to think that the only way to succeed is to be moving forward with your expenses -- the newest technology, a broader circle of... 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 street on Sand Hill Road, two Stanford professors are attempting to answer a fundamental question "why does it always take longer and cost more to build a hi-tech company than anyone ever expects?" For all the intellect, experience and graduate... Read More
Six Degrees of Separation
Through just five or six intermediaries, you could be linked to millions of others. It is the notion behind what has been dubbed the small world effect.It has happed to most of us, and it's virtually guaranteed to happen at again ? especially if you attend a social gathering. Whenever... Read More
Securing Second and Third-round Venture Capital Financing
Widget sales are booming ? the competition is scrambling, demand is up, and the books are finally treading water. Your core management team has big ideas for the future of Widget Inc. Opportunity is abundant; but how will you fund that next big leap?As your start-up matures, obtaining second- or... Read More
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Financial Strategies for Transitioning from Salaried to Solo
7 Financial Strategies for Transitioning from Salaried to SoloA 40's... Read More
Creativity & Entrepreneurship - Key Questions From My Students
Hello Creative Entrepreneurs!Thought for the day:"It is not easy being... Read More
For Business SUCCESS... Listen To The Voices of Experience
Discover the pitfalls of owning your own business BEFORE... [you... Read More
What Qualities Do Franchisors Need?
When I got into business I wanted to build a... Read More
Entrepreneurs - Your Well Being Should Come Before Profits
I believe the spiritual aspect of life, especially to entrepreneurs,... Read More
Entrepreneurship: Insight and Closer Look At The Entrepreneur
Life as an entrepreneur is the American Dream. To be... Read More
100% of Nothing
What would it be worth to you to receive a... Read More
Be Where the Pucks Going To Be
The "Great One" said it bestHockey legend Wayne Gretzky, when... Read More
Executive Suites - A Way To Save Cash
Cash is one of the most important resources to a... Read More
Franchises - A Proven Business System
Franchises offer the first time business owner a proven and... 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
An Entrepreneurs Challenge
Living in the twilight zone has its advantages. In the... Read More
What Makes An Entrepreneur Tick?
It is only natural that when you start a business,... Read More
Before Getting A Franchise
Buying into a franchise is a great way to be... Read More
The 7 Major Reasons Businesses Fail and How to Overcome Them
This year, over 800,000 of the approximately 2,000,000 start up... Read More
Prescription for the Future and Technological Revolutions
The world sure has changed in the last two-decades hasn't... Read More
Business Is No Guarantee of Riches
Q: I'm thinking about starting a business since that seems... Read More
Your Company Needs A Mission Statement; Make It Count
Does anyone remember that book "Built to Last" done y... Read More
Delivery Companies Make the Grade
In the United States we have the most efficient delivery... Read More
From Bank Clerk to Entreprenuer
What seems like a century ago, I left school and... Read More
Can You Make Money Without Money?
When I ask why you don't start your own business,... Read More
Cut to the Quick - What is an Entrepreneur? The Inside Story
Enjoying the title of entrepreneur is a hollow feeling.If you... Read More
Raising Entrepreneurs: What to Do When Your Kid is Born to Think Differently
Adolescence brings with it many challenges ? for both parents... Read More
Goals and New Venture Creation
More and more corporate workers are leaving their jobs to... Read More
Before the Business Plan
Purveyors of conventional wisdom would have you believe that the... Read More
Preparing to Outsource
It's important to understand when to add individuals to your... Read More
The Risks of Entrepreneurship
The "spark" for many entrepreneurs is seeing an opportunity that... Read More
What It Takes To be An Entrepreneur Series: Action
Many people have the professed desire to be their own... Read More
Franchisor Sample Grand Opening Launch for New Franchised Outlets
It is paramount that all franchising companies work hard in... Read More
Envisioneering
It never ceases to amaze me. Almost everyone peers into... Read More
When Your Business Feels Like an Arranged Marriage
Q. I was laid off six months ago. Jobs in... Read More
Judging Entrepreneurial Ideas
Most entrepreneurs constantly come up with new ideas. Whether they... Read More
Top 10 Business Plan Myths of Solo Entrepreneurs
Don't let these stop you from having a business plan... Read More
Franchise Business and Franchise Businesses
Franchise business is being part of a successfully proven business... Read More
Build Your Own Board Of Experts
The most successful entrepreneurs rely on their advisory boards to... Read More
Corporate Espionage in Franchising
Franchising Trade Journals do not do well, because today with... 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
Do You Want to Just Survive or Thrive? (Part 1)
You've probably heard this, or maybe you will relate to... Read More
... in Pursuing the American Dream
This morning I woke up at 4:30 in the morning,... Read More
Answering Why You, Why Now Critical in a Winning Business Plan
Business plans continue to be an essential element of the... Read More
Will Your Business Survive Without You?
I had a health scare in December.As it turns out,... Read More
Entrepreneurial Business Plan The Down And Dirty Way
Does the idea of running your own business sound exciting?... Read More
A Dorm Room With A View
As a senior in high school, he paid cash for... Read More
Learn how to Compress Time
In the popular 1980's movie "Dune," man learned that by... Read More
What Makes an Entrepreneur?
Rupert Steiner in his book 'My First Break' attempted to... Read More
Seven Key Qualities of Successful Entrepreneurs
A recent poll conducted by Forbes magazine shows that majority... Read More
For Business SUCCESS... Listen To The Voices of Experience
Discover the pitfalls of owning your own business BEFORE... [you... Read More
Protect Your ASSets in Business
Many people are starting an online business without a thought... Read More
What is Entrepreneurship?
In discussing entrepreneurship and writing articles on the subject, I... Read More
How Much Risk is Necessary to Grow Your Business?
A business owner is thoroughly responsible for their own financial... Read More
Entrepreneurs - Your Well Being Should Come Before Profits
I believe the spiritual aspect of life, especially to entrepreneurs,... Read More
Entrepreneurship: What does it REALLY mean?
Introduction:In a world where ideas drive economies, it is no... Read More
Documenting Partnerships in Your Business Plan
Forging partnerships to improve market penetration has become commonplace, particularly... Read More
An Entrepreneur and a Life To Be Remembered
I was reminded of my own mortality today. I guess... Read More
Competitive Edge
In his book, The Road Ahead, Bill Gates of Microsoft... Read More
Empathy - Not Business Plans - Key to Your Home Based Business Success - Do You Have Empathy?
EMPATHY is a Natural Talent, you were born with it... Read More
Your Company Needs A Mission Statement; Make It Count
Does anyone remember that book "Built to Last" done y... Read More
Methods of Generating New Ideas for Entrepreneurs
Summary: Even with a wide variety of sources available, coming... Read More
Motivation and Commitment
Why do people start small businesses? The most frequently cited... Read More
The Entrepreneurs Dilemma
In business, you plan to protect your inventory, your unique... Read More
PR That Entrepreneurs Often Overlook
If that sounds like you, here's what you may be... Read More
Success Secrets - What I, Mike Litman Learned From This Old Book
Yesterday was a beautiful, sunny day in New York and... Read More
Business Name - How to Choose One
It's very important to get your business name right. You... Read More
Financial Strategies for Transitioning from Salaried to Solo
7 Financial Strategies for Transitioning from Salaried to SoloA 40's... Read More
A Startup Never Closes
When it comes to a startup, the luxuries shared with... 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
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