Self-Esteem and the Entrepreneur
Isn't it funny how people think that being self-employed is so cool? They think that you get to take lots of vacation time and spend all of the profits. What they don't realize is that you put in outrageous amounts of blood, sweat, and tears to get there. They don't... 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
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
How To Grow Your Micro-Business
If you want to grow your micro-business (defined as a business with fewer than five employees), you might consider some of the findings of a survey by Statistics Canada.1. The FindingsAccording to "Growth Determinants of Micro-Businesses in Canada" (Evangelia Papadaki and Bassima Chami, Small Business Policy Branch, Industry Canada), the... 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
Why eBay Is A Smart Choice For Entrepreneurs
Attention entrepreneurs: If you think the search for the ultimate moneymaking business opportunity is like searching for a very small needle in a very big internet haystack, then think again!Perhaps you've been searching the worldwide marketplace and are both overwhelmed and frustrated by an endless stream of internet ads promising... Read More
Seven Key Qualities of Successful Entrepreneurs
A recent poll conducted by Forbes magazine shows that majority of its readers would prefer to become a billionaire rather than a Nobel peace prize winner, a great scientist or a famous athlete. There is no secret that most of the average people dream about getting rich albeit very few... Read More
What is Entrepreneurship?
In discussing entrepreneurship and writing articles on the subject, I have found that it aids understanding when we begin by agreeing on exactly what the word means to us.Entrepreneurship is the process of creating or seizing an opportunity, and pursuing it regardless of the resources currently controlled. The American Heritage... Read More
Franchises - Emotional Fulfillment - Control Your Destiny
Does A Franchise Meet Your Needs?When you think of becoming a businessperson by making the transition from employee to Franchisee, you don't generally think in terms of emotional fulfillment. However, in reality, the evaluation of emotional factors should play a significant role in making that final decision to join the... Read More
Is Now the Right Time to Become An Entrepreneur?
A number of economic changes are magnifying the role of small business and creating the impetus for entrepreneurship.In the past, many people perceived small business owners as shopkeepers ? the mom 'n pop shops. Today, with a status boost, they're entrepreneurs, and perceived to be on the leading edge.But is... Read More
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Expand Your Resourcefullness!
The success and failure for the entrepreneur is largely dictated... Read More
Profile of Women Leaders
Leadership is based on two words, "pressure and support"and that... Read More
16 Vital Traits Shared by All Successful Entrepreneurs
The first step in deciding whether to start a business... Read More
Business Planning Overview
The successful entrepreneur is generally more inclined, once a business... Read More
Creativity & Entrepreneurship - Key Questions From My Students
Hello Creative Entrepreneurs!Thought for the day:"It is not easy being... Read More
Competitive Edge
In his book, The Road Ahead, Bill Gates of Microsoft... Read More
Your Company Needs A Mission Statement; Make It Count
Does anyone remember that book "Built to Last" done y... Read More
Definition of Entrepreneur
EntrepreneurAn entrepreneur is a man who organizes and manages the... Read More
Could a Non-Profit Structure Be Right for Your Business?
If you have a business idea, or an idea for... Read More
Entrepreneurs, Are You Hauling Buckets?
Once upon a time, there was a village on the... Read More
An Entrepreneurs Challenge
Living in the twilight zone has its advantages. In the... Read More
Oil Change Guys History; Part IV
One trait of franchisors and something you will find in... Read More
Meet Success: Business Profile of Sylvia Acevedo, Communicard Owner
Sylvia Acevedo needed a break from her technology job so... Read More
Making the Financial Transition
Making the financial transition from paid employment to earning a... Read More
Differentiation Strategies for Franchise Companies
With the growing number of franchise offerings recently it is... Read More
Traits and Skills of Successful Internet Entrepreneurs
There are certain traits and skills that many successful online... Read More
A Dorm Room With A View
As a senior in high school, he paid cash for... Read More
Electronic Tools for Entrepreneurial Success
"Half of any job is having the right tool" was... Read More
Salon Marketing Using Wireless Broadband Internet Access
Our client in Chicago did, located right outside downtown too...a... Read More
... in Pursuing the American Dream
This morning I woke up at 4:30 in the morning,... Read More
Should You Write Your Own Business Plan?
If you are just starting a company and looking for... 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
What Makes an Entrepreneur?
Rupert Steiner in his book 'My First Break' attempted to... Read More
Dream It, Create It, Become It! Design a Dream Board
Have you ever heard of "Dream Boards" or "Treasure Maps"?... Read More
How Entrepreneurs Succeed - The 5 Qualities Needed For Business Success
What is it that sets a successful businessperson apart from... Read More
Oil Change Guys History; Part I
How do franchise companies come to be? How do they... Read More
Competing With The Big Dogs
You run a small consultancy. You're well qualified, experienced and... Read More
Self-Esteem and the Entrepreneur
Isn't it funny how people think that being self-employed is... Read More
Why I Should Go In To Business
Rohit Kochgaway was very upset with his boss for his... 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
Cut to the Quick - What is an Entrepreneur? The Inside Story
Enjoying the title of entrepreneur is a hollow feeling.If you... Read More
An Entrepreneur Is
An entrepreneur is an innovator. She sees a need in... Read More
Ancient Warrior Secrets For The Modern Entrepreneur
The words you see onscreen trigger subconscious responses. Dark images... Read More
Two Types of Business Plan Executive Summaries
Companies seeking capital often ask how long the Executive Summary... Read More
Financial Issues in Business Startup
A primary inhibitor of business start-up is that few people... Read More
Identify the Growth Factors
In "The Incredible Hulk", mild-mannered scientist Bruce Banner discovered that... Read More
Securing Second and Third-round Venture Capital Financing
Widget sales are booming ? the competition is scrambling, demand... Read More
Corporate Espionage in Franchising
Franchising Trade Journals do not do well, because today with... Read More
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Isn't enthusiasm a good thing? Aren't we urged to be... Read More
Entrepreneurs - 9 Top Mistakes to Avoid
1. Isolating Yourself When setting up a business, you can... Read More
Strategies for Overcoming Obstacles to Discovering Your Gifts
What are the unique gifts that differentiate you from other... Read More
Delivery Companies Make the Grade
In the United States we have the most efficient delivery... Read More
Business Planning for College Students and First-Time Entrepreneurs
More and more students, both in undergraduate and graduate institutions,... Read More
What Qualities Do Franchisors Need?
When I got into business I wanted to build a... Read More
Entrepreneurs - Your Well Being Should Come Before Profits
I believe the spiritual aspect of life, especially to entrepreneurs,... 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
Great Tips Of Choosing An Office
You have decided to strike it out on your own... Read More
Entrepreneurs Just Get Better With Age
Q: I'm thinking about starting a business after I retire... 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
Entrepreneurial Hate, its out there
Today, I got an email from a lady who hates... Read More
The Entrepreneurs Dilemma
In business, you plan to protect your inventory, your unique... Read More
Good Questions, good Answers; Bad Questions, Bad Replies
I'm convinced that asking the right questions is one of... Read More
An Entrepreneur and a Life To Be Remembered
I was reminded of my own mortality today. I guess... Read More
Protect Your ASSets in Business
Many people are starting an online business without a thought... Read More
Documenting Partnerships in Your Business Plan
Forging partnerships to improve market penetration has become commonplace, particularly... Read More
Bonsai Marketing
Site location analysis of regional service areas and planning for... 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
5 TIPS for Home-Based Business Entrepreneurs
Have you ever heard that only a small part (5%)... Read More
The 7 Traits of an Exceptional & Successful Entrepreneur
How often have you either referred to or considered the... Read More
Leadership Attributes for Business Success
Business success is essentially the result of successful leadership. Contrary... Read More
Judging Entrepreneurial Ideas
Most entrepreneurs constantly come up with new ideas. Whether they... Read More
How To Find Hot Online Business Ideas
Would you like to find the key that unlocks the... Read More
Why I Should Go In To Business
Rohit Kochgaway was very upset with his boss for his... Read More
Developing A Contract
As a service provider, the most important type of "boundary"... Read More
Innovation incubator: Build it and keep it running
If your company is like the one I work for,... Read More
Abstract Business Marketing Strategy for the Entrepreneur
If you look at those Corporations in franchising today you... Read More
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