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The Business Owner's Spouse


So your self-employed, or at least doing something on the side of the 9-5 to make some extra cash. You find pride in your entrepreneurial ways. You are creating something from nothing. You feel good about it, and you should.

The Key Ingredient Most Start-ups Lack


No, it's certainly not enthusiasm. There's usually more than enough of that to go around. And it's certainly not a lack of ideas. Would-be business owners can pop those out faster than fireworks exploding on the 4th of July.

Middle Class Is Disappearing... So You Must Become Rich


Robert Kiyosaki and Donald J. Trump have written and released a new book, "Why We Want You To Be Rich: Two Men--One Message."

DISNEY DIFFERENCE: How One Man Rose Above Bankruptcy & Failure to Building a Multi-Billion $ Empire


Try to imagine a world without Walt Disney. A world without his magic, optimism and childlike fantasy. Walt Disney pioneered the fields of animation, and transformed the entertainment world. He did more to touch the hearts, minds, and emotions of millions of Americans than any other person in the past century.

How To Xplode Your Earnings


In your business to really create wealth, you need to work at something that you really have a passion for. You need to be an independant thinker and have the drive to thrive in the business world.

What's A Successful Entrepreneur

Do you dream of quitting your day job? Do you feel an urge to succeed in business with just a good idea and a lot of hard work?

How Clear Are Your Goals?


It was a foggy mid-October day as I made my way into the office to commence my work day. I was stuck in our normal morning commute and not able to see the buildings in Calgary's downtown core.

Entrepreneurs Pay Themselves What They are Worth


When you are the owner of your own business, one of the most difficult decisions you will make is how to pay yourself and how much to pay yourself. First, there is the issue of adequate cash.

Your Guide to Choosing the Best Folding Tables and Chairs


When you regularly utilize folding tables and chairs in a public setting - such as in a hotel banquet room, a school, a church, or a community center - they're likely to be subjected to extreme usage.

Turning Your Hobby into a Business - Want to Make It a Successful Business?


Ok you've got a hobby that is well received by your family and peers. You've spotted a "window of opportunity" or "hole in the market". How do you overcome all the obstacles and turn your hobbies and ideas into a successful business? Well here's a list of questions to ask yourself.

Starting a New Business - Your Business Framework - What Scaffolding Do You Need?


When starting a business of what ever kind, large or small, there is a always a require framework or scaffolding that you have to set up. Not only does this make your business much more effective, but it also saves you from a lot of embarrassing and costly problems. Here is your framework:

Entrepreneurs Know the Difference Between Marketing and Sales


Many people don't understand the difference between marketing and sales -- even worse many don't understand the relationship between the two. The Sales Department can't really succeed without a well-focused and well-executed marketing strategy.

Entrepreneurs Know there are Opportunities within Opportunities


Successful entrepreneurs know that once they have a business they have access to an unlimited number of additional opportunities. Every customer, every supplier, every employee -- everyone they meet is both a bird-dog to opportunities and an opportunity just waiting to be nurtured.

Entrepreneurs Know Fixed Costs Will Eat Them Alive


Fixed costs; those costs which are attributable to commitments for equipment, buildings, employment contracts, notes payable, and other items of this type require payment regardless of sales or profits, or the availability of cash to make the payments.

Why Your Clients Will Pay More


It's a fact. Clients will always pay you more than you realize. How do I know? Because price is not the be-all-and-end-all of why your clients hire you. It's usually third, even fourth on their list of important reasons why they'll choose your service over someone else's.

Do Business Owners Rely on Professionals Too Much? (DO They Have Any Choice?)


I just had a conversation with a very successful real estate developer who told me two stories about lawyers; they are both worth passing on. In the first he mentioned that he had just received a bill from an attorney for sending a letter to a tenant who had not paid their last month's rent.

What Money Means to a Successful College Dropout?


I remember way back around a year ago, about exactly a year ago, I was talking with my workers that pack envelopes. those times, I was making many checks per bi-month. There were checks that were SO high that was somewhat the peak of my business, that we worked every other day just packing envelopes about 6-7 hours a day.

Do "Competitors" BOTH Win When They Compete?


Well just last Monday, we had a guest speaker in my entrepreneurship class (only class I'm taking in Ateneo). Well he talked about some mumbo jumbo of his business at first, then at the end, we played this game.

Think WIN-WIN and Stay Positive!


Well last night yes I know I wasn't able to make my "daily" blog. I would say that I was somewhat in a bad mood emotionally with one of my friends. I wont talk much about the argument, nor will I reveal any names.

ABC Of Business Is It's Mirror Image!


Man is a silent listener of nature and his surroundings. He learns to live from his listening. He is taught by his predecessors in some aspects where he could not pay his personal attention. He gains knowledge from teachers and prescribed books initially.


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Street Smarts Vs Book Smarts, What Does It Takes To Be An Entrepreneur
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Why I Should Go In To Business
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From Bank Clerk to Entreprenuer
What seems like a century ago, I left school and joined a well-known High Street Bank. In those days working as a bank clerk was a well-established route for many school leavers and perceived to be a proper job with prospects.
The Entrepreneurs Dilemma
In business, you plan to protect your inventory, your unique ideas and approach, and your money. It's easy to replenish inventory, come up with new ideas and make more money.
The Magic of Float
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Opportunity Does Not Knock
Q: I'm graduating this year with a degree in business and would like to start my own business rather than get a corporate job. I have a few business ideas, but none of them really gets me excited.
Needs Versus Wants For Entrepreneurs
How often do the words "I need" come out of your mouth, as it relates to your business? When you run your own company, it's easy to think that the only way to succeed is to be moving forward with your expenses -- the newest technology, a broader circle of professionals providing you services, involvement in more and more costly marketing efforts, etc. And it's particularly difficult to resist the urge when you know you can generally take a tax DEDUCTION for any business expenses.
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.
Its Good to Know Your Banker
Recently my bank opened a new branch that is a few miles away from my house. I used to visit the local branch that was located in the grocery store and enjoyed seeing the ladies on a weekly basis who were the tellers.
Bonsai Marketing
Site location analysis of regional service areas and planning for mobile businesses is just as important as choosing a fixed site for any business. The region must be scouted out whether you are simply adding another service unit or deciding to open an entire new marketing area.
Business Start Up Tips From Some Hearty Entrepreneurs
When's the last time someone asked you: "What's new?"If you're starting or growing a business, an e-business, or a web site, the answer is: "Everything!" - especially on the inside.Face it, launching a new enterprise - or taking it to the next level - can sometimes feel scary and overwhelming.
Think - Dont React
How you think, your relationship with yourself is what decides how well you communicate with your customers and relate to your team.The most important relationship you'll ever have is the one you have with yourself so you've got to get that right.
Developing A Contract
As a service provider, the most important type of "boundary" you can set as a business owner involves those policies and procedures that govern how you interact with your clients. The more precise you can be about the services you provide, your fee structure, and what you expect from your clients, the smoother your work relationships will be.
10 Ways Entrepreneurs Shoot Themselves In The Foot
Entrepreneurs and their businesses have a tendency to ambushthemselves when they aren't looking. This affects how muchrevenue they can generate, how fast their business rises,and even if they survive after the first few years.
Starting a Company on a Shoe-String Budget
A lot of people never start businesses because they believe they don't have enough money to do so. Unfortunately, these same people don't realize that many of the world's most successful companies were started on a shoe-string budget by an entrepreneur with limited resources.
10 Essential Tips for Starting Entrepreneurs - Ignore these at your Peril!
1. Do What You LOVE: If you've chosen your business because you read that this niche was the next hot one, or because your favorite uncle (or your best friend) thinks you'd be well-suited for this business, you may as well pack up now and save yourself some time and money.
Are You Ready To Be Your Own Boss?
You have this burning desire you want to be on your own. The temptation is so great that you want to quit your job.

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