It’s great to dream big, but your startup needs a laser focus in the beginning to get market and investor attention. Google did it with search engines, Apple did it with a personal computer, and even Wal-Mart did it through low prices. A business plan I saw a while back to combine all the good feat Read More
As we talk to small business owners and entrepreneurs, we hear about all kinds of interesting businesses people have started because they have a passion for the work, they are able to fill a need, or they’re able to use past experience and knowledge. These are some of the interesting businesses we Read More
Starting a business, whether it’s a part-time home-based business, or a full-time business with its own location, has risks and rewards. But do the rewards outweigh the risks? How do you know whether the business is one you want to start? Are you following the crowd, or setting the trends? Here are Read More
Internet marketing expert Eben Pagan reveals the 10 key beliefs that separate the winners from the losers when it comes to starting a business from scratch. How many of these beliefs are going to be new to you? My guess is, "More than you think." Read More
Twitpic founder Noah Everett is no stranger to start-ups. He founded his first startup in his late teens, a music site called Indiefy. “It was a way for independent artists to sell their music online.” Everett said in interview. Read More
Some entrepreneurs start polling venture capitalists for that multi-million dollar investment before they even have a business plan. That’s like trying to sell part of something to a stranger for big money when you haven’t fully defined it yet. It won’t work, it costs time and money, and hurts your Read More
In general, encouraging a child to have a home business can be a good way to teach positive lessons about money. However, as some kids in my neighborhood are learning, there are also harsh realities that come with running a home business. Read More
If someone can develop an app that provides “hindsight” they would truly make a fortune. Sadly, most startup businesses stumble out of the gate only to embrace valuable lessons too late in the game. Here are some lessons that are worth learning before starting a new business. Read More
Great businesses these days start with innovation, and then take it up a few notches to make it a revolution. An example is Google, who turned a new search technology into a tool that most of us couldn’t live without. As an entrepreneur, how do you know if you have the potential to innovate, and wh Read More
Being an entrepreneur involves walking a fine line of boldness and fear. Most business owners will admit to experiencing fear on a regular basis, and there’s nothing wrong with feeling at least a little scared at one time or another. You may fear making an investment, moving forward with launching Read More
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