Entrepreneurship Story; Over Regulation in Franchising Final Chapter
Sally and Jim have launched their automotive franchise business and are now selling franchises; problems arise as lawyers and over regulation threaten to ruin their life's work, see how it ends; tragedy or success. A realistic story of modern day franchising. . .Sally says "well we do not need to... Read More
Business Planning for College Students and First-Time Entrepreneurs
More and more students, both in undergraduate and graduate institutions, are deciding to launch their own ventures upon graduation rather than taking the traditional route of working for another firm. Likewise, more and more individuals are leaving their jobs to fulfill their entrepreneurial dreams.While these ventures may ultimately be very... Read More
New Rules
Last week I was working with one of my small business clients, a bright and dynamic woman who's passionate about positioning her artisan business for growth. We were talking about her financial picture and forecasting robust sales over the next three years.As I coached her, she expressed excitement and eagerness... Read More
Top 10 Business Plan Myths of Solo Entrepreneurs
Don't let these stop you from having a business plan for success!A recent study of 29,000 business startups noted that 26,000 of them failed. Of those failures, 67% had no written business plan. Think that's a coincidence?Here's the top 10 myths Solo Entrepreneurs often have about business plans-usually, the reasons... Read More
An Entrepreneur and a Life To Be Remembered
I was reminded of my own mortality today. I guess you can say I had a near death experience, though the death I experienced was not my own.No, I was never in any danger, nor was my life ever threatened. In fact, I was sitting in the air conditioned comfort... 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 been on the planet. The earliest record of personal hair care dates back 2.5 million years ago, when brushes used to create cave paintings in Spain and France were adapted for use in hair grooming. Interestingly, many of the innovations... Read More
Adding a Service After You Buy a Business
When you buy a business, you should have a plan. Why have you chosen that particular business? Why that particular time to buy a business? What can you bring to the business? Some of the most successful business stories are of people who buy a business with the intention of... Read More
A Secret To Extraordinary Accomplishments
I sat watching a documentary on U.S. Navy SEAL Team Training on the local exercise channel. It showed young men, mostly in their early 20's, enduring grueling ocean swims in near-freezing water. It showed these same young men forced to swim underwater (holding their breaths) until a major percentage of... Read More
Entrepreneurs - Your Well Being Should Come Before Profits
I believe the spiritual aspect of life, especially to entrepreneurs, is very important. While business may be the focal point for an entrepreneur's life, it's your outlook on life that shapes what kind of person you are.Having a strong sense of self can benefit your business in many ways. The... Read More
Selecting a Venture
The basic rule is simple: "Find a market need and fill it!" The process of finding the need, and the method chosen to fill it are where the difficulties arise.Based on our opportunity scan, does the market need a product or service that is not currently being provided? Is there... Read More
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Entrepreneurial Business Plan The Down And Dirty Way
Does the idea of running your own business sound exciting?... Read More
Creativity & Entrepreneurship - Key Questions From My Students
Hello Creative Entrepreneurs!Thought for the day:"It is not easy being... Read More
Goals and New Venture Creation
More and more corporate workers are leaving their jobs to... Read More
Lets Not Forget About The Little Guy
Every business has to start somewhere. What truly makes this... Read More
Cross Polination of Innovations in the Cleaning Industry
According to the latest edition of Pool and Spa news;... Read More
Ten Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs
Successful entrepreneurs have many traits in common. Here are ten... 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
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
What Makes an Entrepreneur?
Rupert Steiner in his book 'My First Break' attempted to... Read More
Your Company Needs A Mission Statement; Make It Count
Does anyone remember that book "Built to Last" done y... Read More
Oil Change Guys History; Part II
Franchise companies are not born they are made and when... 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
Can a Microbusiness Help You Enjoy a Better Retirement?
Not having enough money for a comfortable retirement tops the... Read More
What Part of Handwriting on the Wall Dont You Understand - They Dont Hire People Over 50
In a recent talk to the Detroit Economic Club, President... Read More
From Employee to Entrepreneur: Taking the Plunge
Before you decide whether or not running your own business... Read More
Needs Versus Wants For Entrepreneurs
How often do the words "I need" come out of... Read More
Why I Should Go In To Business
Rohit Kochgaway was very upset with his boss for his... Read More
Four Steps to Entrepreneurship
As more and more people start or consider starting their... Read More
The Visionary Entrepreneur
Any success you have in life must begin with a... Read More
Vendor Relations
Communication is the key to vendor relations. In your small... Read More
Entrepreneurial Excerpt from a Speech to Small Business
Having built a business from a bucket of water and... Read More
Oil Change Guys History; Part IV
One trait of franchisors and something you will find in... Read More
Time Management Tips for Solo Entrepreneurs
Does it seem like everyone and everything is vying for... Read More
Its Good to Know Your Banker
Recently my bank opened a new branch that is a... Read More
Business Is No Guarantee of Riches
Q: I'm thinking about starting a business since that seems... Read More
Selecting a Venture
The basic rule is simple: "Find a market need and... Read More
Determine Your Niche & Be Successful
What's a niche?Dictionary.com provides a great, twofold definition:"A situation or... 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
Business Startup Checklist
Use this comprehensive checklist to plan each step of your... Read More
Meet Success: Business Profile of Sylvia Acevedo, Communicard Owner
Sylvia Acevedo needed a break from her technology job so... Read More
Become a Recognized Authority in Your Field - in 60 Days or Less!
You don't have to be rock-star famous before you are... Read More
Could a Book About Your Company be Worth $1.7 Billion? Building Value Through Publishing
"Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) to purchase Clayton Homes for $12.50... Read More
Opportunity Does Not Knock
Q: I'm graduating this year with a degree in business... Read More
Compensating for Your Entrepreneurial Style-or Lack of Style
I recently took an entrepreneurial quiz which evaluated my answers... Read More
Health Insurance for Solo Entrepreneurs
One of the most important benefits employed people enjoy is... Read More
Identify the Growth Factors
In "The Incredible Hulk", mild-mannered scientist Bruce Banner discovered that... Read More
The Cockroach Test
Let me ask you a question? Imagine I would offer... Read More
Delivery Companies Make the Grade
In the United States we have the most efficient delivery... Read More
Preparing to Outsource
It's important to understand when to add individuals to your... Read More
Designing a Comprehensive Franchise Company Computer System
One of the most important management tools a franchised company... Read More
How You Can Earn $1000 A Week Part Time
About 6 years ago I started to notice that certain... Read More
Franchises - Success and You
Many people believe owning a franchise will make them rich,... Read More
Business Is No Guarantee of Riches
Q: I'm thinking about starting a business since that seems... Read More
Coating Service Business Case Study
There are many coating businesses in the market today, but... Read More
Starting Up and Keeping Going
So you had that fantastic business idea, the one that's... Read More
Judging Entrepreneurial Ideas
Most entrepreneurs constantly come up with new ideas. Whether they... Read More
Entrepreneurial Hate, its out there
Today, I got an email from a lady who hates... Read More
Taking Charge and Getting Results: The Choice is Yours
As one of the most successful direct sales entrepreneurs in... 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 Want to Just Survive or Thrive? (Part 1)
You've probably heard this, or maybe you will relate to... 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
Six Steps to Guarantee Your Business Success
Many of us slave away for years for one uninspiring... 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
Entrepreneurs Just Get Better With Age
Q: I'm thinking about starting a business after I retire... Read More
Focus is the Key to a Successful Startup
The definition of a startup means you have very few... Read More
Questions For The Entrepreneur To Be
Entrepreneurial e-gnorancePart 1: Questions for the entrepreneur to beIf you... Read More
Entrepreneurship: Insight and Closer Look At The Entrepreneur
Life as an entrepreneur is the American Dream. To be... Read More
An Entrepreneur Is
An entrepreneur is an innovator. She sees a need in... Read More
Oil Change Guys History; Part I
How do franchise companies come to be? How do they... Read More
The Heroic Entrepreneur: Profiting from Your Brilliance
If you look up the definition of hero in Webster's,... Read More
Are You Sure You Want To Start Your Own Business? Part Two of a Series
Why, exactly, do you want to go into business for... Read More
The Business and Life You Want to Build
In the early days of my first consulting business, I... Read More
Your Company Needs A Mission Statement; Make It Count
Does anyone remember that book "Built to Last" done y... Read More
Entrepreneurship Story; Over Regulation in Franchising Part I
Jim and Sally run a successful auto business, which they... Read More
An Entrepreneurs Challenge
Living in the twilight zone has its advantages. In the... Read More
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