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Where To Go For Help And Advice To Start A Business


When you want to start a home business, it can be easy to feel alone, confused, and scared. The chances are that you don't know anyone else who's ever started a business, and you don't even know who to ask if you get stuck. Here are a few things you ought to be looking at.

Pizza Hut is an American Success Story


It's an age-old American story. A business dream is born. A few dollars are borrowed. Years later, millionaires tell the tale of how they almost didn't take the big risk. So it goes for Pizza Hut.

Self-Made Billionaires are Innovators And Risk Takers


Do you think that dropping out of college to start a business is a risk? Are you a risk taker? Would you drop out of college to start a business? Bill Gates did. He dropped out of Harvard to start Microsoft, which became one of the most innovative companies ever.

Trapped On The Treadmill: Work-Life Balance


Workers suffering burnout are making mistakes. It’s depressingly predictable: these mistakes cost money, compromise safety and may even put lives at risk. Work-life balance is a subject with broad points of view but Corporate America is finally responding to this demand.

Incorporate Your Business Online The Easy, Inexpensive Way


Incorporating your small business may be the smartest thing you ever do. There are several reasons why you should consider incorporating.

How To Outwit Overwhelm As An Entrepreneur


Being an entrepreneur is one of the world's best opportunities, but it can also be stressful at times. Like when you've got an important client meeting scheduled that you have to cancel because of an emergency trip to the dentist.

Female Entrepreneurs are Building Lifechanging Businesses. They Need Intellectual Property Protection to Do It


As a woman who has spent her career as a serial entrepreneur and fighter for women entrepreneurs, I was appalled to read a recent letter from 100 members of Congress calling on Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra to take action that would gut intellectual property protections at the core of the American innovation ecosystem.

Herb Filled Pillows Make Over a Million Dollars


Lauren Rosenstadt was a single mom working at a herbcompany in Bethesda, Maryland. A herb (pronounced "erb") isa plant that has medicinal, savory, or aromic qualities.

Combining Fun with Function: Easy Home Office Updates


Brightening up your home office can bring a sense of fresh energy to your workspace, but making changes can seem overwhelming if you’re not sure where to begin. Family organizing expert Jessica Litman, also known as “The Organized Mama,” shares her pro tips to creatively update your home office without stress.

Women Business Owners are Optimistic About the Future


Even as they ride out inflationary pressures, supply chain disruptions and economic uncertainty, women owners and executives of small and mid-size majority-women-owned businesses have an optimistic outlook about the near-term future of their businesses, according to a recent survey.

How Mentoring Can Help Women-Led Businesses Thrive


The financial disparities between male and female entrepreneurs are far-reaching. Women-led businesses receive lower valuations, less capital and fewer conventional small business loans than those led by men. Women entrepreneurs also pay themselves less than men and often take the brunt of balancing their family’s needs while growing their business. In spite of these challenges, women-led businesses of all types are thriving across the United States, thanks in part to initiatives offering tactical support and networking opportunities.

3 Reasons College Students Should Run Their Own Businesses


A typical student's goal with a college degree is to join a company. Yet some graduates lack specific business essentials and life skills crucial to landing solid employment and finding long-term success.

Creating a Professional Business Card


For your business you need a first class business card that will help it stand out from the rest.

The Challenges of Starting a Business


Starting a business in today's world presents entrepreneurs with numerous challenges that needs to be overcome before we start to reap the benefits there off. Most of the challenges face by startups are related to funding, both raising it managing it.

Boundaries and Business can Co-Exist


As businesses, we live by values and reputation. We want to be known as a brand who delivers. In a fast-paced market, we want to address everyone as much as we can. We say yes to every opportunity that comes our way and we gain a reputation as a brand that works hard and provides good customer service.

What is the right business entity to use for your new business?


When you are forming your new business, there are many choices for an entity to use: a sole proprietorship, C-Corporation, S-Corporation, Limited Liability Company, Partnership, Family Partnership, Limited Partnership, to name a few. The choice you make has both tax impacts and legal impacts.

Just Been Paid Review


This is just my personal experience and review of Just Been Paid. Find out how Just Been Paid works here!

The Humble Beginnings and Amazing Business Accomplishment of Sarah Blakely


Sara Blakely of SPANX women's wear is definitely a woman to be admired, as an honorable female business CEO.

How To Start A Business In Florida


This article will give some insight on how to start a business in Florida.

Online Entrepreneur - Finding the Right Business


Do you have an excellent idea that could be a hot product or service? Does it have the potential to expand into a profitable business venture? I suspect that these are the questions of many people who want to be successful entrepreneurs. If you are one of those people who desire to start your own business; there are a lot of things you need to think about before starting. Like do you have the passion or drive to start and manage your own business, because entrepreneur


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Traits and Skills of Successful Internet Entrepreneurs
There are certain traits and skills that many successful online entrepreneurs have in common. Some mentioned in this article may seem simple, but don't overlook their importance.
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.
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.
Will Your Business Survive Without You?
I had a health scare in December.As it turns out, everything's perfectly okay.
Corporate Espionage in Franchising
Franchising Trade Journals do not do well, because today with all the industry regulations only about 1800 active franchise actually exist in the US. Down sharply over the past five years.
The 9 Key Distinctions of Successful Solo-Entrepreneurs!
SUCCESSFUL Solo-Entrepreneurs approach life and business from a perspective that is new, fresh, and rather unorthodox. The differences are subtle, yet significant.
Entrepreneurial Hate, its out there
Today, I got an email from a lady who hates all business people and entrepreneurs, because they are Greedy, Arrogant and a Host of other atrocities. She was replying to an article I wrote about entrepreneurs and how they bring to the civilization; everything you see, everywhere you go and without us, you would have nothing.
3 Essential Elements of Operating a Successful Business
Have you ever imagined what it would be like to live your dream? A good place to start would be to recognize that there are three elements, and only three elements, that separate success from failure. If you exercise one of the elements, you might just be successful.
Franchises - A Proven Business System
Franchises offer the first time business owner a proven and successful business opportunity. If you are looking to start your own business for the first time, franchises provide you with the greatest opportunity for success.
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.
Creativity & Entrepreneurship - Key Questions From My Students
Hello Creative Entrepreneurs!Thought for the day:"It is not easy being an entrepreneur, but it is always rewarding. It takes great discipline, self-motivation, hard work and perseverance to achieve your dream.
What Online Millionaires Tell Me They Are Worried About
I just arrived back from the best seminar I have ever attended in the last 10-years.There were more "Underground" millionaires at Yanik Silver's"Underground" seminar than I've ever had access to at one time ever!Upon arrival, we had to sign Non Disclosure Agreements, andfor very good reason.
Ancient Warrior Secrets For The Modern Entrepreneur
The words you see onscreen trigger subconscious responses. Dark images penetrate your mind.
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.
Questions For The Entrepreneur To Be
Entrepreneurial e-gnorancePart 1: Questions for the entrepreneur to beIf you are an entrepreneur starting out, or have been around the block for some time but are yet to hit on the jackpot, you might be missing out some of the cornerstones of doing busingg through the new age media, the internet. Ask yourself the following questions and in seeking out answers to the, you may find the magic touch that could propel you to the success that drives you everyday.
The Term Sheet's Role in Raising Venture Capital
Entrepreneurs and companies who are seeking venture capital often negotiate with one or more venture capital firms on a number of important issues. These issues include the amount of capital to be raised, the investment terms, etc.
Walt Disneys Failures Could Inspire Entrepreneurs
You are a struggling entrepreneur and sometimes it feels like you are pushing a 3 ton boulder up a steep hill. Costs keep mounting and you are considering giving up.
Drive Website Traffic Unconventionally, Force Your Children To Do It
If you believe that every little bit helps then keepreading..
Realism vs. Optimism in the Business Plan
The most important function of a business plan is to create interest among investors so that they write a check. In achieving this goal, business plan writers are often challenged by determining the proper level of optimism in their plan.
The Magic of Thinking Small
Hey!Many of you might disagree and I'm prepared for that.Many 'guru's' might say "Mike, you're wrong.

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Starting Your Business: It All Boils Down To Making Money and Saving Money
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My Nemisis
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