... in Pursuing the American Dream
This morning I woke up at 4:30 in the morning, as usual, poured myself a cup of coffee, as usual, and thought about what my son said to me yesterday evening. You see, he's 2 1/2 years old and talking quite well, for his age. When I came home from... Read More
Defining a R&D Framework for Entrepreneurship and Innovation on Information Product Generation
IntroductionKnowledge is the key resource that forms the institutional basis of the post-industrial economy and society. It should be empasized that it is institutions of higher education that give tangible expression to this argument by acting as catalysts for knowledge and research-driven economic growth as well as well-being enhancement. All... Read More
Starting Your Business: 3 Tips for Bootstrapping Your Way to the Top
Bootstrapping a business startup does not necessarily mean that you are unable to find traditional sources of capital. It may mean that you are clever, or that you know a bargain when you see it, or that you are the type of person who derives a certain satisfaction from crafting... Read More
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
Beware the Opposition!
Any time you make changes in your life you are going to be met with opposition from people who would prefer you to stay exactly as you are. Sadly, these people are often the ones that love you the most; your family, friends, partners and even work colleagues. However, in... Read More
Traits of The Successful Entrepreneur
Want to know why certain people succeed and others don't. Well successful people have certain traits? Do you have them? Business has changed a great deal over the years. We now have computers, the internet and because of the internet - web pages, email and everything else that comes... Read More
The 9 Key Distinctions of Successful Solo-Entrepreneurs!
SUCCESSFUL Solo-Entrepreneurs approach life and business from a perspective that is new, fresh, and rather unorthodox. The differences are subtle, yet significant. These distinctions are more than just fads or interesting tips; they are direct, measurable SHIFTS in how you will approach your business, your personal life, your relationships, etc.... Read More
The Dirty Dozen
1) No Umbrella Business Plan or Strategy -- Without a plan, there's no serious way to gauge the growth and progress of your business. You need a realistic map for where the customers will come from and where your business is going. You also need a plan to bail you... Read More
Oil Change Guys History; Part II
Franchise companies are not born they are made and when studying the history of franchise companies, it is amazing how similar they really are. To continue this story we are in the height of the Dot Com Bubble with money flowing in Silicon Valley and personal services and labor is... Read More
Strategies for Overcoming Obstacles to Discovering Your Gifts
What are the unique gifts that differentiate you from other solo entrepreneurs? The path to discovering your gifts may take a lifetime, but you can use the exploration process to begin to use your gifts NOW! Unfortunately, for many different reasons people get sidetracked or never even get started... Read More
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Achievements Outweigh Education and Experience
Q: When it comes to succeeding in business, which do... Read More
Oil Change Guys History; Part I
How do franchise companies come to be? How do they... Read More
How to Become a Successful Entrepreneur on the Web
Becoming a successful entrepreneur in the online world is no... 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
Starting Your Business: 3 Tips for Bootstrapping Your Way to the Top
Bootstrapping a business startup does not necessarily mean that you... Read More
A Startup Never Closes
When it comes to a startup, the luxuries shared with... Read More
Used-Book Case Study
Dwight Payne and Gary Heap reside in Santa Barbara, CA,... 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 Role of Statistics in Prospect Modeling
Identifying prospects has come a long way since the days... Read More
Designing a Comprehensive Franchise Company Computer System
One of the most important management tools a franchised company... Read More
Questions For The Entrepreneur To Be
Entrepreneurial e-gnorancePart 1: Questions for the entrepreneur to beIf you... Read More
Do You Want to Just Survive or Thrive? (Part 1)
You've probably heard this, or maybe you will relate to... Read More
Entrepreneurs, Are You Hauling Buckets?
Once upon a time, there was a village on the... Read More
Franchises - Emotional Fulfillment - The Challenge
Does A Franchise Meet Your Needs?Do you look forward to... 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 Desire For Money, Do You Have Business Sense?
For those of us who grew up with parents who... Read More
The Dirty Dozen
1) No Umbrella Business Plan or Strategy -- Without a... Read More
The Power Of Personal Environments
I've got to admit, I'm a big fan of comfort.... 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
10 Essential Tips for Starting Entrepreneurs - Ignore these at your Peril!
1. Do What You LOVE: If you've chosen your business... Read More
Its Good to Know Your Banker
Recently my bank opened a new branch that is a... 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
Youve Found Your Guru, Now What?
In my last article, "Follow That Guru", I told you... 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
Youth Entrepreneurship, A Disappointing Truth
The psychology of entrepreneurship can be very rewarding to one... Read More
Financial Issues in Business Startup
A primary inhibitor of business start-up is that few people... Read More
Drive Website Traffic Unconventionally, Force Your Children To Do It
If you believe that every little bit helps then keep... Read More
When Your Business Feels Like an Arranged Marriage
Q. I was laid off six months ago. Jobs in... Read More
Franchises-Exit Strategy
At an International Franchising Symposium in London, Peter Holt made... Read More
Methods of Generating New Ideas for Entrepreneurs
Summary: Even with a wide variety of sources available, coming... 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
Learn how to Compress Time
In the popular 1980's movie "Dune," man learned that by... Read More
Is Now the Right Time to Become An Entrepreneur?
A number of economic changes are magnifying the role of... Read More
The New Paradigm for Entrepreneurial Success
Entrepreneurship is a great magnet to deliver new ideas, unique... Read More
Goals and New Venture Creation
More and more corporate workers are leaving their jobs to... Read More
16 Vital Traits Shared by All Successful Entrepreneurs
The first step in deciding whether to start a business... Read More
Taking Charge and Getting Results: The Choice is Yours
As one of the most successful direct sales entrepreneurs in... Read More
Is Now the Right Time to Become An Entrepreneur?
A number of economic changes are magnifying the role of... Read More
Entrepreneurs - 9 Top Mistakes to Avoid
1. Isolating Yourself When setting up a business, you can... Read More
5 TIPS for Home-Based Business Entrepreneurs
Have you ever heard that only a small part (5%)... Read More
Oil Change Guys History; Part III
Studying the history of franchise companies is interesting is watching... Read More
The Cockroach Test
Let me ask you a question? Imagine I would offer... Read More
Abstract Business Marketing Strategy for the Entrepreneur
If you look at those Corporations in franchising today you... Read More
The Dirty Dozen
1) No Umbrella Business Plan or Strategy -- Without a... Read More
5?4?3? 2...1?
A streak dating back more than three decades came to... Read More
The Entrepreneurs Prayer
As I awaken with the gift of yet another day... Read More
What Makes An Entrepreneur Tick?
It is only natural that when you start a business,... Read More
Identifying the Right Venture Capital Firm Partner
Venture capital firms are comprised of individual partners. These partners... Read More
Entrepreneurship: Insight and Closer Look At The Entrepreneur
Life as an entrepreneur is the American Dream. To be... 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
Increasing Business BIGTIME with a Successful Referral System
What I've discovered from most of my small business clients... Read More
What is Entrepreneurship?
In discussing entrepreneurship and writing articles on the subject, I... Read More
Angel Investors: 7 Online Business Plan Scams and 1 Real Deal
We've all seen the hype: "We'll put your plan in... Read More
Salon Marketing Using Wireless Broadband Internet Access
Our client in Chicago did, located right outside downtown too...a... 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
Reducing the Stress of Being an Entrepreneur
Starting and running your own business can be exciting and... 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
An Entrepreneurs Challenge
Living in the twilight zone has its advantages. In the... Read More
Realism vs. Optimism in the Business Plan
The most important function of a business plan is to... 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
Adding a Service After You Buy a Business
When you buy a business, you should have a plan.... Read More
Differentiation ? Smart Marketing Strategies for the Solo Entrepreneur
Are you ever frustrated or hesitant when you talk to... 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
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
10 Tips for Would-be Entrepreneurs
Every evening as the sun sets beyond the mangroves that... Read More
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