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Why Many Business Owners Don’t Want Their Kids to Inherit the Company


Being a business owner is considered an “American Dream” by many, yet when it comes to succession planning, a recent survey reveals that not everyone feels the same way about passing the torch onto their children.

Women Business Owners are Optimistic and Confident


Women and men who own small and mid-sized businesses are typically more aligned than they are different in their viewpoints about the economy. Now – more than ever – this is especially true as it relates to their optimism about running their businesses, according to PNC’s latest Economic Outlook Survey.

Tips to Help You Start a Business in the New Year


Millions of new businesses are formed nationwide each year and women of color are leading the charge. The Wells Fargo Impact of Women-Owned Businesses Report found that Black women are one of the fastest-growing groups of entrepreneurs in the United States, representing 14.8% of all women-owned businesses, and Hispanic/Latina women represent 14.3% of all women-owned businesses.

A Business of Your Own Using Other People's Money Exclusively


If you are not in a closet, you know that the crazy world of real estate can provide returns considerably above those offered by any bank or mutual fund. 15-2,500 % returns are available. WE are not talking about the unethical and immoral MLM crap but instead, a rather simple way to buy or start your own business “risk free”.

Why Become an Entrepreneur?


There are three basic reasons to consider becoming an entrepreneur:

Freelancers and Taxes: An LLC's Perspective


When I was laid off from my last “secure” paying job I mentioned to my wife that I wanted to go into business for myself. With two small children at home, a mortgage to pay, and enough other expenses hanging over our heads, this option seemed somewhat crazy.

NO Grants for Profit Seeking Start-up Businesses [Only for Non Profits]


Do not pay for any help to obtain a grant to start a small business. Grants do not exist for small businesses UNLESS the small business owner wants it to be a non-profit and are willing to be audited and give that money to others.

Presenting a New Technology to a Venture Capitalist


When presenting a Business Plan for a new Startup Technology Company to a Venture Capitalist you need to understand that they are looking for a one to three year kill. In other words they wish to fund a company that can be sold for 10 times or more their investment in three years.

Presenting Your Business Plan to an Angel Investor


When presenting your business plan to an angel investor you must understand that they will be very interested in your spreadsheets and proformas, but you must also realize that it is typically an entrepreneurial optimistic approach, which causes problems with proformas.

More College Students Getting Involved in Online Entrepreneurship - Students Beware!


College students, and even a number of high school students are thinking about or already running a business online. Student don't have tens of thousands of dollars to do any physical business, so they are taking advantage of the easily accessible internet.

Do you Feel Confident about Buying the Business?


After years of working for other people you decided it is time to take the plunge you feel it is time to purchase your own business. The model you are looking at seems to be perfect, however your gut instinct tells you there is something not quiet right.

How High is Your Credibility Quotient?


As business owners we all strive to increase our sales and profits. Yet often in our quest to get ahead, we can end up sabotaging our own success. We can lose our credibility in any number of ways through negative behavior--the stroke of a pen or key, a loose tongue or bad attitude. We can further damage our credibility due to a lack of credentials.

4 Tips to Grow Cash Flow For Your Small Business


As every small business owner soon learns, growing sources of revenue and cash flow are key to survival, particularly during a venture’s first few years. While this is easier said than done, small businesses can focus on attracting new customers, building partnerships and scaling up sustainably to improve cash flow.

Does Your Business Qualify for the ERC Federal Assistance Program?


The strength of the country relies on its estimated 33.2 million small businesses, which comprise 99.9 percent of all American businesses. COVID threatened, and in some cases forced, the closure of many small enterprises and tens of thousands are still reeling from the aftermath of the full pandemic.

The Greatest Entrepreneurial Secret


The greatest entrepreneurial secret is become a recognized expert in your business world. Whether your a banker, sales professional, contractor, retailer, masseuse, medical professional, or lawyer, being a recognized expert in your field creates an identity you cannot buy

PI - Dress for Success


There are a plethora of books on the market advising how to assemble a power wardrobe to convey the image of success, stability, conservatism and reliability in the business world.

Black Sleuth


Afro American private investigators are not very visible in the sleuthing business, but there are a few who have established themselves and their agencies in the industry providing quality and needed services to their clients.

Where Will You Be In 5 Years?


Whether you are an employee in a manufacturing plant or the CEO of the company, your job may be eliminated at any point with little to no notice. You may even have 20 to 30 years on the job and still find yourself in an unemployment line, benefits running out and having difficulty finding a job due to lack of experience and training in other areas, age related health problems and many other factors that will decide your future employment.

Be an Entrepreneur: Work From Home with ADHD


You have a great idea: making jewelry, children's games, or the best widgets ever, and you want to do it from home.

Don't Spend a Dime on Home Typing Programs Until You Read My Review!


You've seen these ads "Earn $1000 a day typing!"Well these are basically websites that offers a step by step tutorial on how to go about making money typing from home. It is a real simple process of typing a few lines of data and submitting it over the Internet.

Five Steps Of Learning And Retention... How To More Effectively Grow Your Business With New Ideas


Learning - the acquisition of new information or knowledge, and Retention - the ability to capture that information and recall it when wanted or needed, is actually a process that involves five steps:

Dropship on the WWW


There is no doubt that you can dropship on the WWW (world wide web) and make a substantial additional income by selling wholesale items on eBay or through an online website.

Alpacas - What are They Good for?


Alpacas. By now most people have heard of this exotic livestock, but why would anyone want to own them? Here are four answers to "What are they good for?".

License Required


Before you can open for business, you must first get a license. There are several types of license that may be needed before you begin operation. Without the proper permits, you may be operating your business illegally.

That "Four Letter Word" that Entrepreneurs Avoid That Can Make or Break Your Success


I'm in a room of 100 entrepreneurs. It's time to ask the dreaded "four letter word" questions. The questions about how you PLAN for your business.

How You Can Find The Secret To Making Money That You As An Entrepreneur Needs To Know Now


The Secret that the entrepreneur needs to know, is known by every successful entrepreneur. If this secret is not understood, 85% of all new businesses will fail in their first year.


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Franchise Business and Franchise Businesses
Franchise business is being part of a successfully proven business that has a name or trademark that is well known and profitable. Franchise businesses are strategically tried and marketable with options to expand by offering products and services that appeal to the consumer.
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.
Message to Prospective Franchisees for Franchisors
Many franchise companies fail to send the proper message to their prospective franchisees. This is partly due to the over regulation and intensity of litigation in the industry.
Lets Not Forget About The Little Guy
Every business has to start somewhere. What truly makes this country great is the freedom of enterprenuership that every one of its citizens have.
10 Tips for Would-be Entrepreneurs
Every evening as the sun sets beyond the mangroves that line the shore along the western bank of Lake Myakka, Florida, herds of wild deer and wild black pigs come down to the water's edge to drink and slake their thirst.I have seen them up close and it is a beautiful, peaceful and inspiring sight!Every evening as the sun sets beyond the mangroves that line the shore a horde of hungry alligators wait just below the surface and watch for their prey.
Can You Make Money Without Money?
When I ask why you don't start your own business, I always hear, "I don't have money to start a business."This is a common excuse people give for not starting their own business.
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 optimum length in which to accomplish this.
Methods of Generating New Ideas for Entrepreneurs
Summary: Even with a wide variety of sources available, coming up with an idea as the basis for a new venture can still be a difficult problem. The entrepreneur can use several methods to help generate and test new ideas including focus groups, brainstorming and problem inventory analysis.
Create Your Entrepreneur Dream Team
I hear it all the time. "What should I do about .
Differentiation Strategies for Franchise Companies
With the growing number of franchise offerings recently it is difficult for the smallest franchise companies to compete. They generally do not have the advertising budgets to pick and choose which markets the franchise prospects will be calling from.
Focus is the Key to a Successful Startup
The definition of a startup means you have very few resources to employ and little time to get them to do something valuable. The clock is always ticking, and the money (if you even have any) is running out by the day.
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.
Top Ten Ways to Increase Your Profitability
1) Go back to basics.Take a couple of steps back and address the fundamental facts or principles of your business.
Could a Non-Profit Structure Be Right for Your Business?
If you have a business idea, or an idea for a servicefor your community, there's one decision you must makeearly on: are you going to structure your project as afor-profit business, or as a non-profit corporation?Now, it may be that you already have a clear idea aboutthis. Some business ideas are clearly "for profit".
The Desire For Money, Do You Have Business Sense?
For those of us who grew up with parents who worked for businesses rather than owned them, the world of business can be quite a mystery. Even more so if we've dared to try to start one of our own.
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 taking the actions that would help them discover their uniqueness. Here are some suggested strategies to help move forward and stay on the path of discovering your gifts.
Vendor Relations
Communication is the key to vendor relations. In your small business, you will be in need of many products and services.
Work vs Play: Which is the Better Way to Make Big Money?
If you want to make big money, you have to play not to work."What do you mean by that?" You ask.
How Entrepreneurs Make Money Selling Global Brands On and Off-line
Did you know that thousands of companies from all over the world are looking for enthusiastic individuals to represent their products overseas? That person can be you. From Chinese toys to Brazilian bikinis people are making money reselling all kinds of products for a profit.
From Entrepreneur to Infopreneur: Make Money Selling Info Products
The term "Infopreneur" is a relatively new industry buzz word that is making waves because it opens doors for entrepreneurs to generate new streams of income. Simply put, an infopreneur sells information.

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Can You Make Money Without Money?
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