How to Become a Successful Entrepreneur on the Web
Becoming a successful entrepreneur in the online world is no different than becoming a successful entrepreneur in the brick-and-mortar world. Both tasks require vision, determination, and hard work.The online world of the web offers many exciting opportunities for entrepreneurship because it is fresh, new, and exciting. The cutting edge of... Read More
When Your Business Feels Like an Arranged Marriage
Q. I was laid off six months ago. Jobs in my field are scarce so I moved to a new town to start a home business. People have paid me for everything from website maintenance to pet sitting.But the money seems to be small and slow. And frankly, I really... Read More
Taking Charge and Getting Results: The Choice is Yours
As one of the most successful direct sales entrepreneurs in the industry, I have found there are two kinds of people in the world, those who would like success and those who are serious about success. There really is no in between. Think about it. Everyone wants success in their... Read More
Cut to the Quick - What is an Entrepreneur? The Inside Story
Enjoying the title of entrepreneur is a hollow feeling.If you have ever been out of work and joined a multi level marketing outfit, or joined the ranks of "commission only" sales reps you are considered to be an entrepreneur.I call it hollow, because the word resonates within us on some... 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
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
7 Lean Marketing Laws For The Inspired Entrepreneur
The following laws will provide guidance on how to act,think and work in a lean way. You can apply these laws toall areas of your life, work and business to get biggerresults from the time you invest. 1. Multiple RewardsAim to be rewarded multiple times for a single effort. Moneycan... 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, before you start screaming that I am crazy, out of my mind, have lost my marbles and all the other things that generally get tossed around when someone has the nerve to state something like that, let me clear a... Read More
Dream It, Create It, Become It! Design a Dream Board
Have you ever heard of "Dream Boards" or "Treasure Maps"? A Dream Board is a visual picture of the dreams you have for your life. Some of my clients also use this concept to visualize their businesses! It's their first business plan. One thing that is important to remember, though,... 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 of candidates. One group, who are only high school graduates are termed as "Street Smarts" by Donald Trump whereas, the other group are all college educated with some having MBAs and advanced degrees. They were termed as the "Book Smarts".What... Read More
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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
Confidence = Preparation + Courage
It always amazes me when I see someone on television... Read More
The Visionary Entrepreneur
Any success you have in life must begin with a... Read More
Entrepreneurs - 9 Top Mistakes to Avoid
1. Isolating Yourself When setting up a business, you can... Read More
Youve Found Your Guru, Now What?
In my last article, "Follow That Guru", I told you... Read More
Hurricane Katrina, Death, and a Different Type of Entrepreneurship
I've seen terrible images today on the television and internet-bodies... Read More
Do You Have What It Takes To Be An Entrepreneur?
Q: I am interested in starting my own business. I... Read More
Find Me the Expert on This!
Many people who set up as consultants never make more... Read More
Coating Service Business Case Study
There are many coating businesses in the market today, but... 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
Go Slow to Go Fast - Why Over 80% Of High Tech Startups Fail And What To Do About It
With billions of dollars of venture capital residing down the... Read More
Rx for Falling Corporate Profits
Once again the squeeze is on as renewed inflation worries... Read More
What Makes An Entrepreneur Tick?
It is only natural that when you start a business,... Read More
Business Startup Checklist
Use this comprehensive checklist to plan each step of your... Read More
Oil Change Guys History; Part III
Studying the history of franchise companies is interesting is watching... Read More
An Entrepreneurs Biggest Cost
When launching a new product or company, an entrepreneur must... Read More
Cross Polination of Innovations in the Cleaning Industry
According to the latest edition of Pool and Spa news;... 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
Ancient Warrior Secrets For The Modern Entrepreneur
The words you see onscreen trigger subconscious responses. Dark images... Read More
Independent Auto Detail Shop VS Biz Op or Franchise
Owning a detail shop can be an exciting and rewarding... Read More
Franchises - Emotional Fulfillment - The Challenge
Does A Franchise Meet Your Needs?Do you look forward to... Read More
Veteran Entrepreneurs Are Growing In Ranks
When I'm not running my own business, writing articles about... Read More
... in Pursuing the American Dream
This morning I woke up at 4:30 in the morning,... Read More
Great Tips Of Choosing An Office
You have decided to strike it out on your own... Read More
Before Getting A Franchise
Buying into a franchise is a great way to be... Read More
What Online Millionaires Tell Me They Are Worried About
I just arrived back from the best seminar I have... Read More
Bring That Difference To Your Business!
Romans had a phrase for this- First among Equals.Online marketing... Read More
Traits of The Successful Entrepreneur
Want to know why certain people succeed and others don't.... Read More
100% of Nothing
What would it be worth to you to receive a... Read More
The Desire For Money, Do You Have Business Sense?
For those of us who grew up with parents who... Read More
Why Every Student Should Start a Business
With the economic downturn, students in all the major business... Read More
Work vs Play: Which is the Better Way to Make Big Money?
If you want to make big money, you have 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
Entrepreneurship Story; Over Regulation in Franchising Final Chapter
Sally and Jim have launched their automotive franchise business and... Read More
Entrepreneurs - Your Well Being Should Come Before Profits
I believe the spiritual aspect of life, especially to entrepreneurs,... Read More
Realism vs. Optimism in the Business Plan
The most important function of a business plan is to... Read More
The Entrepreneurs Prayer
As I awaken with the gift of yet another day... 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
Good Questions, good Answers; Bad Questions, Bad Replies
I'm convinced that asking the right questions is one of... Read More
5?4?3? 2...1?
A streak dating back more than three decades came to... Read More
Book Yourself Solid: The Simple Selling Process
As a service provider you may not want to think... Read More
Used-Book Case Study
Dwight Payne and Gary Heap reside in Santa Barbara, CA,... Read More
Traits of The Successful Entrepreneur
Want to know why certain people succeed and others don't.... Read More
The Term Sheet?s Role in Raising Venture Capital
Entrepreneurs and companies who are seeking venture capital often negotiate... Read More
Competitive Edge
In his book, The Road Ahead, Bill Gates of Microsoft... 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
Delivery Companies Make the Grade
In the United States we have the most efficient delivery... Read More
Business Is No Guarantee of Riches
Q: I'm thinking about starting a business since that seems... Read More
Salon Marketing Using Wireless Broadband Internet Access
Our client in Chicago did, located right outside downtown too...a... Read More
Learn how to Compress Time
In the popular 1980's movie "Dune," man learned that by... Read More
How Good Is Your Big Idea
Q: I want to start my own business. I have... Read More
The Use of Common Stock in Venture Capital Transactions
When raising capital for a business venture, a company can... Read More
From Entrepreneur to Infopreneur: Make Money Selling Info Products
The term "Infopreneur" is a relatively new industry buzz word... Read More
Leadership Attributes for Business Success
Business success is essentially the result of successful leadership. Contrary... Read More
Are You Ready To Be Your Own Boss?
You have this burning desire you want to be on... Read More
Top Ten Ways to Increase Your Profitability
1) Go back to basics. Take a couple of steps... Read More
Envisioneering
It never ceases to amaze me. Almost everyone peers into... Read More
Ten Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs
Successful entrepreneurs have many traits in common. Here are ten... Read More
Online Women Entrepreneurs Need To Pace Themselves
Saving time means pacing yourself, being organized, and always prioritizing... Read More
Youve Found Your Guru, Now What?
In my last article, "Follow That Guru", I told you... Read More
Double Your Income Automatically
It is a common known fact that it is far... Read More
The 5 Senses of an Entrepreneur
If you have seen me speak you will know that... Read More
Entrepreneurs Just Get Better With Age
Q: I'm thinking about starting a business after I retire... Read More
An Entrepreneur Is
An entrepreneur is an innovator. She sees a need in... Read More
What Makes a Person an Entrepreneur?
Entrepreneurship is generally characterized by some type of innovation, a... Read More
Work On, Not In Your Business
Are you busy? Everyone's busy! Ask anyone they'll tell you... Read More
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