Getting Started Archives

Why There’s Never Been a Better Time to Buy a Fitness Business

By BusinessesForSale.com | Jul 27, 2015

It seems like nearly everyone who loves to work out harbors a dream of opening their own gym or fitness studio and creating the perfect environment for other fitness fans to enjoy. Of course, the reality of creating that perfect environment involves starting and running a real business, so it’s a bit more complicated than…

The Power of Passion

By Jerry Osteryoung | Jul 26, 2015

Without passion man is a mere latent force and possibility, like the flint which awaits the shock of the iron before it can give forth its spark. ~Henri Frederic Amiel At countless workshops and conferences, I have heard keynote speakers talk many times about passion and how important it is. I certainly agree, and even…

4 Ways Building a Company Taught Me More Than College Could

By Under30CEO | Jul 23, 2015

I’m not ashamed to say that I didn’t attend college. Culturally, being Indian, it’s quite strange to hear that. I was very close to attending, and had my opportunity at Gravity4 not come along (pre-launch), I would be sitting in a classroom probably learning about how a Roman empire conquered a piece of land that…

Is Timing the Key to Business Success?

By Tim Berry | Jul 14, 2015

Here’s food for thought. Idealabs founder Bill Gross analyzed several hundred startups, from big successes to big failures, looking for the most important startup keys to success.

Starting a Business? 5 Things You Must Know

By TaxConnections | Jul 10, 2015

Starting a new business is an exciting, but busy time with so much to be done and so little time to do it in. And, if you expect to have employees, there are a variety of federal and state forms and applications that will need to be completed to get your business up and running

Where Do Powerful Ideas Hide?

By Jania Bailey | Jul 1, 2015

Inspiration. It seems abundant one day and scarce the next, its unreliable tendencies taunt you constantly and it’s starting to show in your business.

These 8 Groups of People Will Never Start a Business

By Marty Zwilling | Jun 19, 2015

Every entrepreneur I know is dismayed by the number of friends who approach them with a line such as “I have an even better idea that will change the world, and one of these days I’m going to get around to starting my own business.”

3 Common Words That Make Entrepreneurs Crazy

By Mike Maddock | Jun 12, 2015

Spend enough time around entrepreneurs like Marc and you’ll notice they are more offended by different words than most business people. Often, what seems like everyday conversation to others is actually salty language to them.

6 Tips for Taxpayers Starting a New Business

By TaxConnections | Jun 10, 2015

Anyone starting a new business should be aware of his or her federal tax responsibilities. Here are several things you should know if you plan on opening a new business this year.

5 Ways to Improve the Image of Your Small Business

By 1800Accountant | May 28, 2015

The image of how a small business is presented to the public is incredibly important. In order to gain customers, investors, and even employees, an enterprise must be perceived in the most positive light possible.