Starting any business takes a huge leap of faith. Given that you could be doing many, many things with your time, how do you decide what to do and what’s really a great idea?
Here’s my guide to figuring out if your idea is any good and if it’s worth moving to the next level.
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How Do You Know If You Have a Good Idea for a Business?
Posted by PASjonathan under StartupsFrom http://articles.bplans.com 3646 days ago
Want to Run a Nonprofit? Start Here.
Posted by PASjonathan under StartupsFrom http://articles.bplans.com 3654 days ago
Since a nonprofit is meant to serve the public good, the government takes regulation of nonprofits a lot more seriously. Messing up could mean losing your nonprofit status, which can be both stressful and catastrophic. Here are a few things you should know about running a successful nonprofit...
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Our Favorite Black Friday Deals for Your Small Business
Posted by PASjonathan under ResourcesFrom http://articles.bplans.com 3654 days ago
We all know that Black Friday and Cyber Monday are great days to pick up deals and get your holiday shopping done. But, what about your small business? It needs a few holiday gifts to get it ready for the New Year. Here are 10 of our favorite deals that will boost your business this holiday season.
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Q&A: When should a small business focus on growth over profits? - Planning, Startups, Stories
Posted by PASjonathan under FinanceFrom http://timberry.bplans.com 3656 days ago
This is Tim Berry's answer to an interesting question on Quora: "When should a small business focus on growth over profits?" As soon as you have the cash flow managed, you should focus on growth, not profits. Here's why...
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Books to Empower Women (That Men Should Read Too)
Posted by PASjonathan under Self-DevelopmentFrom http://articles.bplans.com 3661 days ago
Here’s a list of books, written by women but that are equally applicable and relevant to men. We’re also giving away 3 copies of ‘Fail Better’. You can jump to the end of the post if you’d like to enter the competition.
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She Does: 21 Quotes on Why Women Should Embrace the Challenge & Thrive As Entrepreneurs
Posted by PASjonathan under Success StoriesFrom http://articles.bplans.com 3661 days ago
We’ve collected 21 quotes from women about the challenges and fulfillment they’ve found in entrepreneurship. Featuring iconic business women like Oprah Winfrey, Coco Chanel, and Arianna Huffington, to small business owners who are etching out a path of their own and reaping the rewards.
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Here’s to You, Women in Business
Posted by PASjonathan under StartupsFrom http://articles.bplans.com 3661 days ago
While celebrating such events is good fun in its own right, Women’s Entrepreneurship Day has the potential to change the lives of about 812 million women living in developing countries, each of whom has the potential to contribute to their communities and economies in some way.
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The Science of Success Through Business Planning
Posted by PASjonathan under StrategyFrom http://articles.bplans.com 3667 days ago
Have you ever wondered if anyone has ran the numbers to see if business plans really help people succeed? We did too. Here are five stand out ways that planning helps you succeed in business, backed by science.
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10 Ways to Develop Your Leadership Team
Posted by PASjonathan under Self-DevelopmentFrom http://articles.bplans.com 3667 days ago
Leadership development is an employee perk many don't outright recognize, or greatly appreciate. We asked 10 entrepreneurs from the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) to explain how they provide their executive team with coaching to help them grow personally and professionally...
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Planning for the Future: Your Exit Strategy
Posted by PASjonathan under StartupsFrom http://articles.bplans.com 3667 days ago
Many people start businesses with the eventual goal of selling them. Others, decide at a certain point in business ownership or investment, that it’s time to move on. If you’d like to learn about the best types of exit strategies and how to use them successfully, read on.
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