Confidence = Preparation + Courage
It always amazes me when I see someone on television holding a press conference ? a lawyer outside a courtroom, a businessperson at the launch of a new product. Reporters ask hardball questions. The answers are given with conviction, without hesitation. The person being questioned exhibits supreme confidence. Where does... 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
Book Yourself Solid: The Simple Selling Process
As a service provider you may not want to think of yourself as a salesperson. You are in the business of helping others and you may not feel comfortable with the sales process. However, you need to let clients know that your service is available. Here are some ways to... Read More
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
Realism vs. Optimism in the Business Plan
The most important function of a business plan is to create interest among investors so that they write a check. In achieving this goal, business plan writers are often challenged by determining the proper level of optimism in their plan. That is, they must create a compelling story to investors... Read More
Answering Why You, Why Now Critical in a Winning Business Plan
Business plans continue to be an essential element of the capital-raising process. They must convince investors to take notice ? investors that are shrewder today due to the ups-and-downs they have experienced over the past few years.Adding to the financing challenge is the plethora of high-quality companies, both public and... Read More
Starting Your Business: It All Boils Down To Making Money and Saving Money
Bootstrapping in the context of business start-ups refers to the use of creative financing approaches such as leveraging personal savings, credit-card debt, loans from friends and family, bartering, and other means to launch a business. Some business founders use bootstrapping because they have no other choice. Just about anyone who... Read More
Secret Revealed In The Business Code
? Beginners often rush into business without any planning.? Unless you do your homework, there could be many avoidable pitfalls.? You will minimise these pitfalls with careful preparation and planning.? Some people have very little in the way of formal education, and yet they still succeed in business.? Opportunity can... Read More
The Entrepreneurial Difference
Who would ever have imagined that going door-to-door in my neighborhood selling figs from a bright orange shopping cart would have been my entrepreneurial beginnings? I surely did not. But, now that I look back and also look around me at other business owners, I see clearly that so many... 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: The Creative Evolution of an Intellectual PropertyŠLet's start with the thought for the day:When you find the destiny for which you were born, all you need to bring is your courage, your honor and your commitment! From the movie North... Read More
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Interview with Best-selling Entrepreneurial Authors Barbara Winters and Nick Williams
Ray Bradbury's quote, "You've got to jump off cliffs all... Read More
Protect Your ASSets in Business
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An Entrepreneurs Challenge
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Entrepreneurs Just Get Better With Age
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Double Your Income Automatically
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Do You Have What It Takes?
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The Desire For Money, Do You Have Business Sense?
For those of us who grew up with parents who... Read More
The Visionary Entrepreneur
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Cut to the Quick - What is an Entrepreneur? The Inside Story
Enjoying the title of entrepreneur is a hollow feeling.If you... Read More
Focus is the Key to a Successful Startup
The definition of a startup means you have very few... Read More
Business Ideas
Richard Branson, billionaire founder of Virgin Records and Virgin Atlantic... Read More
How Good Is Your Big Idea
Q: I want to start my own business. I have... Read More
CHINESE TAKE-OUT: Oriental Business Principles Demystified For Online Enterprises
"The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that... Read More
Competitive Edge
In his book, The Road Ahead, Bill Gates of Microsoft... Read More
Adding a Service After You Buy a Business
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Needs Versus Wants For Entrepreneurs
How often do the words "I need" come out of... Read More
Starting a Company on a Shoe-String Budget
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Expand Your Resourcefullness!
The success and failure for the entrepreneur is largely dictated... Read More
My Nemisis
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Self-Esteem and the Entrepreneur
Isn't it funny how people think that being self-employed is... 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
The Heroic Entrepreneur: Profiting from Your Brilliance
If you look up the definition of hero in Webster's,... Read More
Message to Prospective Franchisees for Franchisors
Many franchise companies fail to send the proper message to... Read More
Identify the Growth Factors
In "The Incredible Hulk", mild-mannered scientist Bruce Banner discovered that... Read More
Reducing the Stress of Being an Entrepreneur
Starting and running your own business can be exciting and... Read More
Is Running a Business for You?
Not everyone is cut out to run a business. Not... Read More
100% of Nothing
What would it be worth to you to receive a... Read More
Evaluating an Opportunity
Business opportunities are often based on broad trends, such as:?... Read More
PR That Entrepreneurs Often Overlook
If that sounds like you, here's what you may be... Read More
Before Getting A Franchise
Buying into a franchise is a great way to be... Read More
Venture Capital Negotiating Issues
When companies enter into negotiations with venture capital firms, there... Read More
Rx for Falling Corporate Profits
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Why Most CEOs & Entrepreneurs Fail?
Times are tough. The economy is in a constant state... Read More
Do You Have What It Takes?
I think it's fair to say that not everyone is... Read More
The Cockroach Test
Let me ask you a question? Imagine I would offer... Read More
Identify the Growth Factors
In "The Incredible Hulk", mild-mannered scientist Bruce Banner discovered that... Read More
Seven Key Qualities of Successful Entrepreneurs
A recent poll conducted by Forbes magazine shows that majority... Read More
Selecting a Venture
The basic rule is simple: "Find a market need and... Read More
Confidence = Preparation + Courage
It always amazes me when I see someone on television... Read More
Coating Service Business Case Study
There are many coating businesses in the market today, but... Read More
7 Lean Marketing Laws For The Inspired Entrepreneur
The following laws will provide guidance on how to act,think... 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 Ideal Length of Your Business Plan
How long should a business plan be? A business plan... Read More
The Danger Of Hate
As you have shown an interest in starting a business... 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
Cut to the Quick - What is an Entrepreneur? The Inside Story
Enjoying the title of entrepreneur is a hollow feeling.If you... Read More
The Business and Life You Want to Build
In the early days of my first consulting business, I... Read More
Are You an Entrepreneur That is Starved for Time?
Being an entrepreneur and running a successful home-based business is... Read More
... in Pursuing the American Dream
This morning I woke up at 4:30 in the morning,... Read More
Starting Your Business: It All Boils Down To Making Money and Saving Money
Bootstrapping in the context of business start-ups refers to the... Read More
Solo Mojo for Solo Entrepreneurs --- Where?s Your Juice?
I recently read a magazine article about Andrew, a 42-year... Read More
Franchises - A Proven Business System
Franchises offer the first time business owner a proven and... Read More
From Employee to Entrepreneur: Taking the Plunge
Before you decide whether or not running your own business... Read More
Before Getting A Franchise
Buying into a franchise is a great way to be... Read More
The Entrepreneurs Prayer
As I awaken with the gift of yet another day... Read More
Differentiation ? Smart Marketing Strategies for the Solo Entrepreneur
Are you ever frustrated or hesitant when you talk to... Read More
The Boss is DEAD!
Some of us are born into families with "it", some... Read More
Applying The Daffodil Theory into Business Practice
At times all of us need a bit of inspiration... Read More
How Home-Based Business Entrepreneurs Think
Too many people are trying to start their home businesses... Read More
Identifying the Right Venture Capital Firm Partner
Venture capital firms are comprised of individual partners. These partners... Read More
For Business SUCCESS... Listen To The Voices of Experience
Discover the pitfalls of owning your own business BEFORE... [you... Read More
Starting Your Business By The Book
I've gotten several questions recently about the legalities of starting... Read More
Protect Your ASSets in Business
Many people are starting an online business without a thought... Read More
Business Startup Checklist
Use this comprehensive checklist to plan each step of your... Read More
Bonsai Marketing
Site location analysis of regional service areas and planning for... Read More
Should You Write Your Own Business Plan?
If you are just starting a company and looking for... Read More
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