The Boss is DEAD!
Some of us are born into families with "it", some of us are just driven over the edge to "it", and some of us crave "it", but just haven't figured out how to attain "it." That "it" is an Entrepreneurial Spirit that is a powerful force that can be the... Read More
From Employee to Entrepreneur: Taking the Plunge
Before you decide whether or not running your own business is right for you, start by pinpointing your area of expertise and assessing your aptitude for business.Starter Questions Ask yourself the following questions:- In what areas do people approach me for advice and assistance? From what parts of my job... Read More
Can a Microbusiness Help You Enjoy a Better Retirement?
Not having enough money for a comfortable retirement tops the list of financial concerns among aging Americans, according to a recent Gallup Poll. It even outweighs peoples' worries about having a serious illness or accident.With statistics showing that Americans can expect to live 20 or more years after reaching retirement... 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
Creativity & Entrepreneurship: The Secret to Discovering Your Purpose in Life!©
Hello Creative Entrepreneurs!In the second course on Creativity & Entrepreneurship we begin with a guided meditation that I created entitled: Dream Keeper-Gift Giver©. You ask: what in the world does this mean? Well, it's a very profound secret I discovered about myself fifteen years ago. After doing a lot of... Read More
Key to Starting Your Own Clothing Company
Starting your own private label clothing company is not as difficult as you may think. I assure you that the founding members of Volcom, Paul Frank, Hurley and Von Dutch, are not mad geniuses of fashion. You can duplicate their rise to brand stardom provided that you have the following:1.... Read More
Judging Entrepreneurial Ideas
Most entrepreneurs constantly come up with new ideas. Whether they are working on another project, driving, or lying in bed, their minds are constantly churning out new products, services and ways of doing things. For these entrepreneurs, the startup challenge shifts from coming up with ideas to choosing which idea... Read More
Entrepreneurship: What does it REALLY mean?
Introduction:In a world where ideas drive economies, it is no wonder that innovation and entrepreneurship are often seen as inseparable bedfellows. The governments around the world are starting to realize that in order to sustain progress and improve a country's economy, the people have to be encouraged and trained to... Read More
The Fear Factor
I recently conducted a lil' survey asking my colleagues what were their biggest fears when thinking about starting a business or running their business. The following are the top three fears that resulted from my survey and some ways to combat them.1. Fear of Failure: But of course? the most... Read More
Work On, Not In Your Business
Are you busy? Everyone's busy! Ask anyone they'll tell you how busy they are. But how many people are accomplishing real results?In your small business, it's easy to get buried in the myriad activities that demand your attention each day. Consequently, a valuable rule of thumb to follow: Work only... Read More
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How To Get More Clients and Customers; Dont Sell Be of Service
Whether you are just starting your business or focusing on... Read More
The Term Sheet?s Role in Raising Venture Capital
Entrepreneurs and companies who are seeking venture capital often negotiate... Read More
The Entrepreneurs Prayer
As I awaken with the gift of yet another day... Read More
Herb Filled Pillows Make Over a Million Dollars
Lauren Rosenstadt was a single mom working at a herbcompany... Read More
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,... Read More
Key to Starting Your Own Clothing Company
Starting your own private label clothing company is not as... Read More
Solo Mojo for Solo Entrepreneurs --- Where?s Your Juice?
I recently read a magazine article about Andrew, a 42-year... Read More
Protect Your ASSets in Business
Many people are starting an online business without a thought... Read More
Franchising Companies Need New Franchisee Checklists
When franchise companies are moving fast in the market place... Read More
Beware the Opposition!
Any time you make changes in your life you are... Read More
Its Good to Know Your Banker
Recently my bank opened a new branch that is a... Read More
Financing Your Business
Anyone who is serious about making some money is already... Read More
5?4?3? 2...1?
A streak dating back more than three decades came to... Read More
Youve Found Your Guru, Now What?
In my last article, "Follow That Guru", I told you... Read More
How Good Is Your Big Idea
Q: I want to start my own business. I have... Read More
Entrepreneurial Excerpt from a Speech to Small Business
Having built a business from a bucket of water and... Read More
Focus is the Key to a Successful Startup
The definition of a startup means you have very few... Read More
PTO; Justification of the Means and the Ends
Some would say about certain issues that the means do... Read More
Entrepreneurship Story; Over Regulation in Franchising Final Chapter
Sally and Jim have launched their automotive franchise business and... Read More
Evaluating an Opportunity
Business opportunities are often based on broad trends, such as:?... Read More
Business Is No Guarantee of Riches
Q: I'm thinking about starting a business since that seems... Read More
How Entrepreneurs Succeed - The 5 Qualities Needed For Business Success
What is it that sets a successful businessperson apart from... Read More
The Heroic Entrepreneur: Profiting from Your Brilliance
If you look up the definition of hero in Webster's,... Read More
Rambling Confessions of a Recovering Entrepreneur
I told my family that I finally accepted that my... Read More
Securing Second and Third-round Venture Capital Financing
Widget sales are booming ? the competition is scrambling, demand... 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... Read More
Staying Ahead of the Perils, Excerpt of Entrepreneurial Motivation Speech
Running a business is not an easy endeavor, it takes... Read More
From Bank Clerk to Entreprenuer
What seems like a century ago, I left school 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
Why eBay Is A Smart Choice For Entrepreneurs
Attention entrepreneurs: If you think the search for the ultimate... Read More
Start a Business Selling Government Surplus
Did you ever wonder what happens to all that government... Read More
Two Types of Business Plan Executive Summaries
Companies seeking capital often ask how long the Executive Summary... Read More
Before the Business Plan
Purveyors of conventional wisdom would have you believe that the... Read More
The Lonely Hat: A Marketing Parable
Jones was a typical entrepreneur who worked long hours and... Read More
Designing a Comprehensive Franchise Company Computer System
One of the most important management tools a franchised company... Read More
Top 10 Business Plan Myths of Solo Entrepreneurs
Don't let these stop you from having a business plan... Read More
Hearing That Entrepreneurial Voice?
Women business owners are our only clients, so naturally we... Read More
The New Paradigm for Entrepreneurial Success
Entrepreneurship is a great magnet to deliver new ideas, unique... Read More
Independent Auto Detail Shop VS Biz Op or Franchise
Owning a detail shop can be an exciting and rewarding... Read More
Be An Entrepreneurial Artist: Paint A Picture, then Commit It to Canvas
James had an original concept and he needed an investor.... Read More
Solving the Million Dollar Mystery: 4 Steps To Create A Turn-Key Business
You're a smart, hardworking entrepreneur, and you're moving fast. You... Read More
Franchises - Success and You
Many people believe owning a franchise will make them rich,... Read More
Competitive Edge
In his book, The Road Ahead, Bill Gates of Microsoft... Read More
Oil Change Guys History; Part III
Studying the history of franchise companies is interesting is watching... Read More
Executive Suites - A Way To Save Cash
Cash is one of the most important resources to a... Read More
Youth Entrepreneurship, A Disappointing Truth
The psychology of entrepreneurship can be very rewarding to one... Read More
The History of the Franchise Business - Learning about Business Opportunities by Looking at the Past
Hair care has been around as long as humans have... Read More
PTO; Justification of the Means and the Ends
Some would say about certain issues that the means do... Read More
Definition of Entrepreneur
EntrepreneurAn entrepreneur is a man who organizes and manages the... Read More
7 Small Business and Self Employed Law of Attraction Principles For Success
It is widely held that one of the most important... Read More
Business Ideas
Richard Branson, billionaire founder of Virgin Records and Virgin Atlantic... Read More
Entrepreneurship as Your Passion
Entrepreneurship has been my passion for as long as I... Read More
The Power Of Personal Environments
I've got to admit, I'm a big fan of comfort.... Read More
Increasing Business BIGTIME with a Successful Referral System
What I've discovered from most of my small business clients... Read More
Work On, Not In Your Business
Are you busy? Everyone's busy! Ask anyone they'll tell you... Read More
Can a Microbusiness Help You Enjoy a Better Retirement?
Not having enough money for a comfortable retirement tops the... Read More
Entrepreneurs, Are You Hauling Buckets?
Once upon a time, there was a village on the... Read More
The 7 Traits of an Exceptional & Successful Entrepreneur
How often have you either referred to or considered the... Read More
Why eBay Is A Smart Choice For Entrepreneurs
Attention entrepreneurs: If you think the search for the ultimate... Read More
Are You Ready To Be Your Own Boss?
You have this burning desire you want to be on... Read More
Boundary Setting 101 for Solo Entrepreneurs
Select the best response to the statement below:As a solo... 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
Ancient Warrior Secrets For The Modern Entrepreneur
The words you see onscreen trigger subconscious responses. Dark images... Read More
Ex-Yankee Pitcher Pitches Barter As Powerful Business Tool
Mission Viejo, CA - June 14, 2005 - Bob Meyer,... Read More
What Makes An Entrepreneur Tick?
It is only natural that when you start a business,... Read More
Creativity & Entrepreneurship: The Secret to Discovering Your Purpose in Life!©
Hello Creative Entrepreneurs!In the second course on Creativity & Entrepreneurship... Read More
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