Differentiation Strategies for Franchise Companies
With the growing number of franchise offerings recently it is difficult for the smallest franchise companies to compete. They generally do not have the advertising budgets to pick and choose which markets the franchise prospects will be calling from. Many rely solely on Internet Marketing; unfortunately 80% of such leads... Read More
The Entrepreneurs Dilemma
In business, you plan to protect your inventory, your unique ideas and approach, and your money. It's easy to replenish inventory, come up with new ideas and make more money. What isn't renewable is your time. On that premise, time is your most valuable commodity. Business victory requires an appreciation... Read More
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Isn't enthusiasm a good thing? Aren't we urged to be enthusiastic about what we do? To be committed?We are...but enthusiasm has a dark side too.When the word first came into the English language (from Ancient Greek, via French) it had a far more extreme meaning. It meant to be possessed... Read More
Starting Your Business By The Book
I've gotten several questions recently about the legalities of starting a business. So, this week I thought I would address a few of the more common legal issues most new businesses face. But first, let's get the mandatory legal disclaimer out of the way: the advice dispensed by this columnist... Read More
A Dorm Room With A View
As a senior in high school, he paid cash for a BMW with money made by selling newspapers. In 1983, as a college freshman, he sold custom-made PCs and parts out of his dorm room?hiding them behind his roommate's shower curtain whenever Mom and Dad visited. A year later, with... Read More
Competitive Edge
In his book, The Road Ahead, Bill Gates of Microsoft writes of "friction-free capitalism" made possible by developments in communications, chief among them the Internet and its World Wide Web. In this context, "friction" is everything that keeps markets from functioning as the "perfect competition" of economics textbooks. This friction... Read More
CHINESE TAKE-OUT: Oriental Business Principles Demystified For Online Enterprises
"The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools." - ConfuciusChinese people are well-renowned for their industriousness and extraordinary minds for business. Cases of our Chinese brothers failing in their ventures are very rare. They have effective principles that have... Read More
Starting Up and Keeping Going
So you had that fantastic business idea, the one that's going to be wildly successful and make you a fortune - and even better, you actually did something about it and started your own business. Good for you! Not everyone gets even that far. Most people sit and day dream... Read More
How To Find Focus And Turn Your Talent Into A Thriving Professional Business
There are tons of books and articles available to help professionals start up their business, but few that give practical insights on how to nurture your business once it's out of its infancy. At some point, every self-employed professional reaches the same dilemma: how to build a strong brand and... Read More
How to Start a Franchise
Franchising InformationFranchise oppotunities are all around us today. You may pop into Starbucks for coffee and then head for lunch at MacDonalds before returning home and ordering your dinner from another local franchise, Pizza Hut. Many of the most popular outlets you visit may be franchises as they offer the... Read More
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7 Small Business and Self Employed Law of Attraction Principles For Success
It is widely held that one of the most important... Read More
Entrepreneurs - Your Well Being Should Come Before Profits
I believe the spiritual aspect of life, especially to entrepreneurs,... Read More
Rx for Falling Corporate Profits
Once again the squeeze is on as renewed inflation worries... Read More
An Entrepreneur and a Life To Be Remembered
I was reminded of my own mortality today. I guess... 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
How Home-Based Business Entrepreneurs Think
Too many people are trying to start their home businesses... Read More
Oil Change Guys History; Part IV
One trait of franchisors and something you will find in... Read More
How To Start a New Business
While it is tempting to just leap into a new... Read More
Think - Dont React
How you think, your relationship with yourself is what decides... Read More
Find Me the Expert on This!
Many people who set up as consultants never make more... Read More
Financing Your Business
Anyone who is serious about making some money is already... Read More
Financial Strategies for Transitioning from Salaried to Solo
7 Financial Strategies for Transitioning from Salaried to SoloA 40's... Read More
Differentiation Strategies for Franchise Companies
With the growing number of franchise offerings recently it is... Read More
Entrepreneurial Emotions or It Seemed Like a Great Idea at the Time
It's your first business or the next Great Idea in... 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
How To Find Focus And Turn Your Talent Into A Thriving Professional Business
There are tons of books and articles available to help... Read More
Compensating for Your Entrepreneurial Style-or Lack of Style
I recently took an entrepreneurial quiz which evaluated my answers... Read More
Are You An Entrepreneur?
With all the buzz about everybody being an entrepreneur these... Read More
History of Enterprise Car Rentals
So few really understand the drives and motivations of entrepreneurs.... Read More
The Desire For Money, Do You Have Business Sense?
For those of us who grew up with parents who... 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
Youth Entrepreneurship, A Disappointing Truth
The psychology of entrepreneurship can be very rewarding to one... Read More
What Makes An Entrepreneur Tick?
It is only natural that when you start a business,... Read More
Starting Your Business By The Book
I've gotten several questions recently about the legalities of starting... Read More
Before Getting A Franchise
Buying into a franchise is a great way to be... Read More
Why I Should Go In To Business
Rohit Kochgaway was very upset with his boss for his... Read More
Business Planning for College Students and First-Time Entrepreneurs
More and more students, both in undergraduate and graduate institutions,... Read More
What is Entrepreneurship?
In discussing entrepreneurship and writing articles on the subject, I... Read More
Can You Make Money Without Money?
When I ask why you don't start your own business,... Read More
3 Essential Elements of Operating a Successful Business
Have you ever imagined what it would be like to... Read More
The Fear Factor
I recently conducted a lil' survey asking my colleagues what... Read More
CHINESE TAKE-OUT: Oriental Business Principles Demystified For Online Enterprises
"The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that... Read More
Find Out If You WILL Be Successful As a Franchisee?
Will I be successful as a franchisee?One of the soundest... Read More
Double Your Income Automatically
It is a common known fact that it is far... 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
Mobile Car Washing Long Term Opportunities in the Market
The long-term outlook for the Mobile Car Washing industry is... Read More
Something From Nothing, With Something To Share
Betrayal, it can hit you like a load of bricks... Read More
Ancient Warrior Secrets For The Modern Entrepreneur
The words you see onscreen trigger subconscious responses. Dark images... Read More
The Heroic Entrepreneur: Profiting from Your Brilliance
If you look up the definition of hero in Webster's,... Read More
Be Where the Pucks Going To Be
The "Great One" said it bestHockey legend Wayne Gretzky, when... Read More
Playing Hookey Can Help! A Surprising Secret To Small Business Success!
Would you like to increase your chances of business success... 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
Executive Suites - A Way To Save Cash
Cash is one of the most important resources to a... Read More
Four Steps to Entrepreneurship
As more and more people start or consider starting their... Read More
Franchisor Sample Grand Opening Launch for New Franchised Outlets
It is paramount that all franchising companies work hard in... Read More
Is Running a Business for You?
Not everyone is cut out to run a business. Not... Read More
5 TIPS for Home-Based Business Entrepreneurs
Have you ever heard that only a small part (5%)... Read More
Achievements Outweigh Education and Experience
Q: When it comes to succeeding in business, which do... Read More
The Deal is in the Details
What Startups Need to Get a Business Loan, Part 2In... Read More
How A Woman Became A Successful Bill Collector In A Mans Industry And How You Can Too!
I have worked in the credit industry for over 17... Read More
Business Development: The Basic Ingredients
Cooking isn't much different than building a business. You have... Read More
Territory Limitations Policies for Franchised Companies
All franchised companies must have Territory Limitations to maintain the... Read More
16 Vital Traits Shared by All Successful Entrepreneurs
The first step in deciding whether to start a business... Read More
Entrepreneurs Ask: As a Novice Entrepreneur, How Can I Feel Less Overwhelmed?
Great question! Overwhelm is very common even among the most... 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
Entrepreneurial Hate, its out there
Today, I got an email from a lady who hates... Read More
Independent Auto Detail Shop VS Biz Op or Franchise
Owning a detail shop can be an exciting and rewarding... Read More
Entrepreneurship: What does it REALLY mean?
Introduction:In a world where ideas drive economies, it is no... Read More
Goals and New Venture Creation
More and more corporate workers are leaving their jobs to... Read More
Before Getting A Franchise
Buying into a franchise is a great way to be... 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
The Cockroach Test
Let me ask you a question? Imagine I would offer... Read More
Hearing That Entrepreneurial Voice?
Women business owners are our only clients, so naturally we... Read More
The Entrepreneurs Prayer
As I awaken with the gift of yet another day... 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
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