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I just read a rather depressing piece of information: for the first half of 2010 the rate of new business start-ups was the lowest it's been in 24 years. According to a blog post for the Wall Street Journal "the 3.4% first-quarter start-up rate and the 3.9% in the second quarter mark the lowest first-half since (executive coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas) started recording data in 1986." The reason for such a dramatic decrease from last year is less than obvious Read More

This article offers some advice and encouragement for those of you who are currently gathering the courage to start your own business Read More

"Today is is an exciting day for me. It’s my first day on my new job of working for myself. I can already see that there is a big difference in working for a boss and being the boss. Another thing that strikes me about my first day on the job is how different certain things are from my previous job. I’m getting the feeling that maybe I have been missing out on some benefits. Am I totally off base or could this be true? Read More

There is a lot of research that goes into starting a new business. Here are ten tips to help you with researching your new business Read More

How does your pricing impact your break-even? What does it really cost to run your business? How have you prepared for the greed that enters into a successful business? These and other topics are covered in this interesting article about a lemonade stand created by the author's children Read More

The best place to spot the right business opportunities is Webmaster Forums and Online Marketplaces. Here are some places you can consider to look for ideas Read More

A common attribute of successful founders is industry-specific experience. Not only does experience improve the chances for success, but it also equips founders to position themselves as thought-leaders and innovators that are respected within and without the space Read More

When she wrote to me about her company, Katie O'Neill stressed the fact that Kt Steppers is a Mom-owned business. She told me she loves being referred to as a "Mompreneur", and after reading her story, I can really appreciate why. Recently we've featured some mom-owned businesses on this blog, and I am loving all these inspiring stories from women who do it all, and then some Read More

How to determine whether there is too much competition and sufficient demand for you to pursue your online business idea Read More