The Danger Of Hate
As you have shown an interest in starting a business of your own it would be safe to assume that you want to change your life. You want more money - more control over your life - more respect. But just as we each have a dream, we also have... 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
The Ideal Length of Your Business Plan
How long should a business plan be? A business plan needs to be whatever length is required to excite the investor, prove that management truly understands the market, and detail the execution strategy. From surveys of investor needs, Growthink has found that 15 to 25 pages of text is the... Read More
History of Enterprise Car Rentals
So few really understand the drives and motivations of entrepreneurs. Many write about them, some lecture and teach about what they are, how they operate and what they have achieved; yet so few really understand them. So many fail to realize the dedication and sacrifice it takes to win at... Read More
Creativity & Entrepreneurship - Key Questions From My Students
Hello Creative Entrepreneurs!Thought for the day:"It is not easy being an entrepreneur, but it is always rewarding. It takes great discipline, self-motivation, hard work and perseverance to achieve your dream. Never, ever give up! Live, love and fight for YOUR passion!" JJKIn my seminars and teleseminars I aways encourage my... Read More
Entrepreneurs Just Get Better With Age
Q: I'm thinking about starting a business after I retire next month. I'll be 65. Am I too old to start a business? -- Milton A.A: Milton, congratulations on your pending retirement. I find it admirable that after many years of hard work you are thinking about starting a business.... Read More
The 7 Traits of an Exceptional & Successful Entrepreneur
How often have you either referred to or considered the expression, "Success is a journey and not a Destination?" Probably many times, yet often being in a hurry to get there, we forget that success is not an end unto itself, but is instead an ongoing process.Though some people seem... 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 share a special moment with friends, when I want to sit and ponder life or when I want a moment alone. I am an avid coffee drinker. I love coffee and I love the atmosphere of a good coffee house,... Read More
Four Steps to Entrepreneurship
As more and more people start or consider starting their own business, it is important that they understand the core steps that are required to launch successful ventures. These steps include spotting, assessing, selecting and executing upon opportunities.Spotting OpportunitiesThe first step to entrepreneurship is identifying opportunities. The entrepreneur must be... 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
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Developing A Contract
As a service provider, the most important type of "boundary"... Read More
Its Good to Know Your Banker
Recently my bank opened a new branch that is a... Read More
Independent Auto Detail Shop VS Biz Op or Franchise
Owning a detail shop can be an exciting and rewarding... Read More
From Entrepreneur to Infopreneur: Make Money Selling Info Products
The term "Infopreneur" is a relatively new industry buzz word... Read More
Oil Change Guys History; Part I
How do franchise companies come to be? How do they... Read More
The Entrepreneurs Prayer
As I awaken with the gift of yet another day... Read More
Double Down on Marketing
If you want to compete in the world of high... Read More
Electronic Tools for Entrepreneurial Success
"Half of any job is having the right tool" was... Read More
Staying Ahead of the Perils, Excerpt of Entrepreneurial Motivation Speech
Running a business is not an easy endeavor, it takes... Read More
Are You an Entrepreneur That is Starved for Time?
Being an entrepreneur and running a successful home-based business is... Read More
The Risks of Entrepreneurship
The "spark" for many entrepreneurs is seeing an opportunity that... Read More
16 Vital Traits Shared by All Successful Entrepreneurs
The first step in deciding whether to start a business... Read More
The Entrepreneurial Difference
Who would ever have imagined that going door-to-door in my... Read More
Customers - Why Should They Buy From You?
There are a whole range of reasons why customers buy... 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
Business Development: The Basic Ingredients
Cooking isn't much different than building a business. You have... Read More
Three Cs - What Startups Need to Get a Business Loan, Part 1
You want to get a good, solid overview of what... Read More
Lets Not Forget About The Little Guy
Every business has to start somewhere. What truly makes this... Read More
The 5 Senses of an Entrepreneur
If you have seen me speak you will know that... Read More
Entrepreneurial Traits that Drive Sales
Frequently overlooked and hidden deep within our marketing tool box... Read More
Cross Polination of Innovations in the Cleaning Industry
According to the latest edition of Pool and Spa news;... Read More
What Kind of Business Should I Start?
It's not uncommon to reach your 30s, 40s or even... Read More
The Heroic Entrepreneur: Profiting from Your Brilliance
If you look up the definition of hero in Webster's,... Read More
Documenting Partnerships in Your Business Plan
Forging partnerships to improve market penetration has become commonplace, particularly... Read More
Rx for Falling Corporate Profits
Once again the squeeze is on as renewed inflation worries... Read More
Differentiation Strategies for Franchise Companies
With the growing number of franchise offerings recently it is... Read More
An Entrepreneurs Biggest Cost
When launching a new product or company, an entrepreneur must... Read More
What It Takes To be An Entrepreneur Series: Action
Many people have the professed desire to be their own... Read More
Seven Key Qualities of Successful Entrepreneurs
A recent poll conducted by Forbes magazine shows that majority... Read More
Isnt it Time You Started to Fly?
I am going to begin this article by sharing a... Read More
How To Start a New Business
While it is tempting to just leap into a new... Read More
Securing Second and Third-round Venture Capital Financing
Widget sales are booming ? the competition is scrambling, demand... Read More
Chairman Greenspan and the FED, learn more you will be glad you did
So many people work their whole life to make money,... Read More
Be an Entrepreneur
The Department of Labor predicts that the #1 employer in... Read More
Why I Should Go In To Business
Rohit Kochgaway was very upset with his boss for his... Read More
Starting a Company on a Shoe-String Budget
A lot of people never start businesses because they believe... Read More
What Kind of Business Should I Start?
It's not uncommon to reach your 30s, 40s or even... Read More
Entrepreneurs Just Get Better With Age
Q: I'm thinking about starting a business after I retire... Read More
Dream It, Create It, Become It! Design a Dream Board
Have you ever heard of "Dream Boards" or "Treasure Maps"?... Read More
Franchises-Exit Strategy
At an International Franchising Symposium in London, Peter Holt made... Read More
Is Running a Business for You?
Not everyone is cut out to run a business. Not... Read More
The Ideal Length of Your Business Plan
How long should a business plan be? A business plan... Read More
Entrepreneurship: Insight and Closer Look At The Entrepreneur
Life as an entrepreneur is the American Dream. To be... Read More
Business Planning for College Students and First-Time Entrepreneurs
More and more students, both in undergraduate and graduate institutions,... Read More
3 Essential Elements of Operating a Successful Business
Have you ever imagined what it would be like to... Read More
The Boss is DEAD!
Some of us are born into families with "it", some... Read More
The 9 Key Distinctions of Successful Solo-Entrepreneurs!
SUCCESSFUL Solo-Entrepreneurs approach life and business from a perspective that... Read More
Business Is No Guarantee of Riches
Q: I'm thinking about starting a business since that seems... Read More
Used-Book Case Study
Dwight Payne and Gary Heap reside in Santa Barbara, CA,... Read More
Franchises - A Proven Business System
Franchises offer the first time business owner a proven and... Read More
Entrepreneurship Story; Over Regulation in Franchising Final Chapter
Sally and Jim have launched their automotive franchise business and... 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
From Employee to Entrepreneur: Taking the Plunge
Before you decide whether or not running your own business... Read More
Secret Revealed In The Business Code
? Beginners often rush into business without any planning.? Unless... Read More
Create Your Entrepreneur Dream Team
I hear it all the time. "What should I do... Read More
The New Paradigm for Entrepreneurial Success
Entrepreneurship is a great magnet to deliver new ideas, unique... Read More
Profile of Women Leaders
Leadership is based on two words, "pressure and support"and that... Read More
The Use of Common Stock in Venture Capital Transactions
When raising capital for a business venture, a company can... Read More
Part-Time/In-Home Business - Low Expense and Low Risk
As a first time entrepreneur, there are a variety of... Read More
Herb Filled Pillows Make Over a Million Dollars
Lauren Rosenstadt was a single mom working at a herbcompany... Read More
What It Takes To be An Entrepreneur Series: Action
Many people have the professed desire to be their own... Read More
5?4?3? 2...1?
A streak dating back more than three decades came to... Read More
Differentiation ? Smart Marketing Strategies for the Solo Entrepreneur
Are you ever frustrated or hesitant when you talk to... Read More
How Good Is Your Big Idea
Q: I want to start my own business. I have... Read More
Enterprising Route is to Go Your Own Way
DON'T talk to me about education for entrepreneurs. They're pouring... Read More
From Bank Clerk to Entreprenuer
What seems like a century ago, I left school and... Read More
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