I still get business plans, looking for an investor, that say all too clearly that the first goal of the new business is to do research and development (R&D) on some promising new technology, like superconductivity or cancer research. Investors are looking for commercial products to make money, rat Read More
If you’re starting a business with your own green, you don’t need a fancy schmanzy business plan. . . but if you want this thing to happen, you still need a freakin’ plan! Here's one way to casually create a serious plan for starting up or stepping up your business. Read More
If you are about to buy a seemingly lucrative website, be warned: Do not trust such site if the income proofs are in the form of screenshots. Read More
If you want to make a little more money, but you don’t think you are quite ready to quit your day job, you might want to try a side hustle. Read More
In some cases, you may not have a business already in mind. You may have the willingness and ability to purchase an existing business, but are unsure where to find the right company to buy. If this is the case, first analyze the types of businesses you would like to own and why. Skills, experience Read More
One of the ways to grow a business is simply to move it into another location. Physically expanding the business is a good option if the data supports such a move. In other words, you do need to research and plan such a move. Hiring an advisor to do this can be an important decision as part of your Read More
In some situations, the best way to grow a business is through diversification. Rather than increasing your sales through new customers, sell more to the customers you currently have. Though it may seem more challenging most businesses can find ways to add to their current product. In addition to g Read More
I hear many executives and professionals in large corporations talking about their dream of jumping ship, and starting their own company. What they don’t realize is that the longer they wait, the more big-company habits they are acquiring, which will make their eventual decision harder and entrepre Read More
This week I am so pleased to share my interview with Leslie Josel, Founder of Order Out of Chaos.
You will love our interview, where Leslie shares…
How her business chose her
The value of forming your own “business advisory board” to keep you on track
Her best tip for having it all
The most lu Read More
Many aspiring business owners may approach the task of writing a business plan with a “let's get it over with” attitude; they may even try to completely avoid doing it. But this one seemingly inglorious, laborious task has the potential to save a lot of headache, heartache, and money down the road. Read More
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