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, according to the National Association of Self Employed (NASE). By the end of the year, 8 million of them will return to the corporate world because their entrepreneurial effort did not succeed. Many will say the businesses failed because of... Read More
Increasing Business BIGTIME with a Successful Referral System
What I've discovered from most of my small business clients is that most would prefer to build their business through referrals rather than through direct mail, advertising in newspapers, radio, TV. However, most leave the referrals to a somewhat chaotic, unplanned approach. When they have a repeatable system of going... Read More
Protect Your ASSets in Business
Many people are starting an online business without a thought about the danger this may pose to their personal assets. The type of protection you need depends upon the nature of your business and the amount of your personal assets.If you have no personal assets, you probably don't need much... 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
The Magic of Thinking Small
Hey!Many of you might disagree and I'm prepared for that.Many 'guru's' might say "Mike, you're wrong." and I'm prepared for that.But what I'm about to share with you has been one of my biggest secrets to my success.This secret has been so powerful to me that before I captured it,... Read More
Franchises - A Proven Business System
Franchises offer the first time business owner a proven and successful business opportunity. If you are looking to start your own business for the first time, franchises provide you with the greatest opportunity for success. When you purchase a franchise from the "Franchisor", and become a "Franchisee", you are not... Read More
Entrepreneurs: Benefits vs. Features-Know the Difference!
Entrepreneurs know their business. They know their product, their service. Many of them write creative Web sites. But, one thing they are not as adept at is promotional copy.It's not the book, it's the hook! It's not the beautiful Web site, it's the one with benefit-driven headlines that lead your... Read More
Preparing to Outsource
It's important to understand when to add individuals to your business model. Adding a new team member should be an easy transition - that's where organization comes in. Clearly defined processes such as workflow, workspace, filing system, and other key functions in the business should be identified. Structure is one... Read More
Cut to the Quick - What is an Entrepreneur? The Inside Story
Enjoying the title of entrepreneur is a hollow feeling.If you have ever been out of work and joined a multi level marketing outfit, or joined the ranks of "commission only" sales reps you are considered to be an entrepreneur.I call it hollow, because the word resonates within us on some... Read More
For Business SUCCESS... Listen To The Voices of Experience
Discover the pitfalls of owning your own business BEFORE... [you make a BAD choice!]It's really BIG dollars rather than dimes... at least that's my experience over many years. Thousands can be GONE quickly if you fail to plan and work your plan toward success. That said, the first step -... Read More
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Ten Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs
Successful entrepreneurs have many traits in common. Here are ten... Read More
An Entrepreneur Is
An entrepreneur is an innovator. She sees a need in... Read More
CHINESE TAKE-OUT: Oriental Business Principles Demystified For Online Enterprises
"The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that... Read More
Questions For The Entrepreneur To Be
Entrepreneurial e-gnorancePart 1: Questions for the entrepreneur to beIf you... Read More
A Startup Never Closes
When it comes to a startup, the luxuries shared with... Read More
The Ideal Length of Your Business Plan
How long should a business plan be? A business plan... Read More
How to Be an Entrepreneur and Keep Your Sanity
Define for yourself what an Entrepreneur is:What makes you think... Read More
Traits of The Successful Entrepreneur
Want to know why certain people succeed and others don't.... Read More
Could a Book About Your Company be Worth $1.7 Billion? Building Value Through Publishing
"Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) to purchase Clayton Homes for $12.50... Read More
Selecting a Venture
The basic rule is simple: "Find a market need and... 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
Message to Prospective Franchisees for Franchisors
Many franchise companies fail to send the proper message to... Read More
How to Become a Successful Entrepreneur on the Web
Becoming a successful entrepreneur in the online world is no... Read More
How Good Is Your Big Idea
Q: I want to start my own business. I have... Read More
Should You Write Your Own Business Plan?
If you are just starting a company and looking for... Read More
About Ending Competition
1. Why should I not compete with others?The very concept... Read More
An Entrepreneurs Challenge
Living in the twilight zone has its advantages. In the... Read More
Herb Filled Pillows Make Over a Million Dollars
Lauren Rosenstadt was a single mom working at a herbcompany... Read More
Customers - Why Should They Buy From You?
There are a whole range of reasons why customers buy... Read More
Competing With The Big Dogs
You run a small consultancy. You're well qualified, experienced and... Read More
An Entrepreneur and a Life To Be Remembered
I was reminded of my own mortality today. I guess... Read More
Oil Change Guys History; Part IV
One trait of franchisors and something you will find in... Read More
The Term Sheet?s Role in Raising Venture Capital
Entrepreneurs and companies who are seeking venture capital often negotiate... Read More
Raising Capital for Your Business ? How Long Does it Take?
Most companies vastly underestimate the time commitment necessary to successfully... Read More
3 Essential Elements of Operating a Successful Business
Have you ever imagined what it would be like to... Read More
Securing Second and Third-round Venture Capital Financing
Widget sales are booming ? the competition is scrambling, demand... Read More
How to Start a Franchise
Franchising InformationFranchise oppotunities are all around us today. You may... 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
Something From Nothing, With Something To Share
Betrayal, it can hit you like a load of bricks... Read More
Be an Entrepreneur
The Department of Labor predicts that the #1 employer in... Read More
Differentiation Strategies for Franchise Companies
With the growing number of franchise offerings recently it is... 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
Franchise Business and Franchise Businesses
Franchise business is being part of a successfully proven business... Read More
Self-Esteem and the Entrepreneur
Isn't it funny how people think that being self-employed is... Read More
Entrepreneurs - 9 Top Mistakes to Avoid
1. Isolating Yourself When setting up a business, you can... Read More
Identifying the Right Venture Capital Firm Partner
Venture capital firms are comprised of individual partners. These partners... 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 Magic of Float
If you've ever received a service today and paid for... 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
Secret Revealed In The Business Code
? Beginners often rush into business without any planning.? Unless... Read More
Creativity & Entrepreneurship: The Creative Evolution of an Intellectual Property©
In each of us, there is a creative spark -... Read More
Cross Polination of Innovations in the Cleaning Industry
According to the latest edition of Pool and Spa news;... Read More
Dream It, Create It, Become It! Design a Dream Board
Have you ever heard of "Dream Boards" or "Treasure Maps"?... 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
The Fear Factor
I recently conducted a lil' survey asking my colleagues what... 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
Build Your Own Board Of Experts
The most successful entrepreneurs rely on their advisory boards to... Read More
Enterprising Route is to Go Your Own Way
DON'T talk to me about education for entrepreneurs. They're pouring... Read More
The Six ?F? Words Every Entrepreneur Should Know
Start your own business, and soon enough, you find yourself... Read More
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Isn't enthusiasm a good thing? Aren't we urged to be... Read More
Lessons Learned from Successful Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs are a special breed of high achievers. They create... Read More
Creativity & Entrepreneurship: The Secret to Discovering Your Purpose in Life!©
Hello Creative Entrepreneurs!In the second course on Creativity & Entrepreneurship... 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
What Makes An Entrepreneur Tick?
It is only natural that when you start a business,... Read More
Oil Change Guys History; Part III
Studying the history of franchise companies is interesting is watching... Read More
How To Start a New Business
While it is tempting to just leap into a new... Read More
Could a Non-Profit Structure Be Right for Your Business?
If you have a business idea, or an idea for... Read More
Do You Have What It Takes?
I think it's fair to say that not everyone is... Read More
Four Steps to Entrepreneurship
As more and more people start or consider starting their... Read More
Salon Marketing Using Wireless Broadband Internet Access
Our client in Chicago did, located right outside downtown too...a... Read More
Secrets of My Favorite Government Auction
I love bargains. And there's no better place to find... Read More
Three Cs - What Startups Need to Get a Business Loan, Part 1
You want to get a good, solid overview of what... Read More
Why Most CEOs & Entrepreneurs Fail?
Times are tough. The economy is in a constant state... Read More
Business Ideas
Richard Branson, billionaire founder of Virgin Records and Virgin Atlantic... 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
Message to Prospective Franchisees for Franchisors
Many franchise companies fail to send the proper message to... Read More
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