What Kind of Business Should I Start?
It's not uncommon to reach your 30s, 40s or even 50s and still wonder, "What do I want to be when I grow up?" Few people are fortunate enough to be certain of their destinies early on and the rest of us are forced to do some soul searching.The desire... Read More
Financial Strategies for Transitioning from Salaried to Solo
7 Financial Strategies for Transitioning from Salaried to SoloA 40's something woman was talking to me the other day about her growing sense of frustration with "working for someone else" and her longing to "do my own thing, drive my own wagon". But, she said with consternation, "I have family... 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
Business Development: The Basic Ingredients
Cooking isn't much different than building a business. You have the basic ingredients all laid out on the counter and if you put them together in the right way - you have a nice meal to nourish your heart, body, and soul - and the pocket too. With a little... Read More
Territory Limitations Policies for Franchised Companies
All franchised companies must have Territory Limitations to maintain the peace within their systems. Often the unspoken ethics of territory limitations are blurred with mobile, home based or online franchise companies. Territory limitations in fixed site franchises are fairly cut and dry. There is your store, no other stores will... Read More
Herb Filled Pillows Make Over a Million Dollars
Lauren Rosenstadt was a single mom working at a herbcompany in Bethesda, Maryland. A herb (pronounced "erb") isa plant that has medicinal, savory, or aromic qualities. Oneday while at lunch with a friend whose daughter sufferedfrom insomnia, Lauren thought, "If I could fill a pillowwith herbs, that would be soothing... Read More
Veteran Entrepreneurs Are Growing In Ranks
When I'm not running my own business, writing articles about business, speaking to groups and organizations about business, or consulting with companies who want my advice about the running of their business, I teach a weekly class on the subject of (care to guess?) starting and running a business.To quote... Read More
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
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
Identifying the Right Venture Capital Firm Partner
Venture capital firms are comprised of individual partners. These partners make investment decisions and typically take a seat on each portfolio company's Board. Partners tend to invest in what they know, so finding a partner that has past work experience in your industry is very helpful. This relevant experience allows... Read More
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Questions For The Entrepreneur To Be
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Your Company Needs A Mission Statement; Make It Count
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The Use of Common Stock in Venture Capital Transactions
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The Ideal Length of Your Business Plan
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How Good Is Your Big Idea
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Why eBay Is A Smart Choice For Entrepreneurs
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Two Types of Business Plan Executive Summaries
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Playing Hookey Can Help! A Surprising Secret To Small Business Success!
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Enterprising Route is to Go Your Own Way
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Health Insurance for Solo Entrepreneurs
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10 Tips for Would-be Entrepreneurs
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Making the Financial Transition
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Ten Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs
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10 Secrets of Successful Entrepreneurs
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The Role of Statistics in Prospect Modeling
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Business Development: The Basic Ingredients
Cooking isn't much different than building a business. You have... Read More
Drive Website Traffic Unconventionally, Force Your Children To Do It
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New Rules
Last week I was working with one of my small... Read More
Be Where the Pucks Going To Be
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An Entrepreneur and a Life To Be Remembered
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How You Can Earn $1000 A Week Part Time
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How to Be an Entrepreneur and Keep Your Sanity
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Message to Prospective Franchisees for Franchisors
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Solo Mojo for Solo Entrepreneurs --- Where?s Your Juice?
I recently read a magazine article about Andrew, a 42-year... Read More
How Entrepreneurs Make Money Selling Global Brands On and Off-line
Did you know that thousands of companies from all over... Read More
Are You Ready To Be Your Own Boss?
You have this burning desire you want to be on... Read More
From Employee to Entrepreneur: Taking the Plunge
Before you decide whether or not running your own business... Read More
Documenting Partnerships in Your Business Plan
Forging partnerships to improve market penetration has become commonplace, particularly... Read More
Securing Second and Third-round Venture Capital Financing
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Playing Hookey Can Help! A Surprising Secret To Small Business Success!
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Rambling Confessions of a Recovering Entrepreneur
I told my family that I finally accepted that my... Read More
Why eBay Is A Smart Choice For Entrepreneurs
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Franchising Companies Need New Franchisee Checklists
When franchise companies are moving fast in the market place... Read More
The Risks of Entrepreneurship
The "spark" for many entrepreneurs is seeing an opportunity that... Read More
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Our client in Chicago did, located right outside downtown too...a... Read More
Beware the Opposition!
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Business Planning for College Students and First-Time Entrepreneurs
More and more students, both in undergraduate and graduate institutions,... Read More
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How to Start a Franchise
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Part-Time/In-Home Business - Low Expense and Low Risk
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Starting Your Business: It All Boils Down To Making Money and Saving Money
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Identify the Growth Factors
In "The Incredible Hulk", mild-mannered scientist Bruce Banner discovered that... Read More
When Your Business Feels Like an Arranged Marriage
Q. I was laid off six months ago. Jobs in... Read More
Why Most CEOs & Entrepreneurs Fail?
Times are tough. The economy is in a constant state... Read More
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Face The Fear, Ladies
Okay, I'll begin by telling you that I've been divorced... Read More
Double Your Income Automatically
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There are certain traits and skills that many successful online... Read More
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