Startup
Tools of the Trade: 4 Resources That Will Help You Start Your Own Business
Individuals who have decided to start their own businesses should note that there are multiple resources they can use to keep the company growing. Here are four tools of the trade that may prove particularly…
Plan for Everything When Opening a New Location
A long-time friend recently took the plunge: Small Business Ownership! This decision to become an entrepreneur was not arrived at lightly. Finances were considered and scrutinized. Support – and time constraints – were discussed with…
Are Millennials Killing the Modern Office?
There seems to be no shortage of things that Millennials are killing these days. From marriage to lunch, nothing is safe from the imagined wrath of Millennials. Although some deaths may wrongly be attributed to…
What Separates a Successful Franchise System from an Also-Ran?
Let’s face it, at some point in your life, change becomes necessary to keep your juices flowing. You’re proud of the fact that you’ve achieved some success in what turned out to be a long-term…
What First-Time Parents Need to Know About Building a Startup
Having recently crossed the one-year mark with my daughter, my first and—my wife assures me—only child, I started thinking about the commonalities between raising a human in that first year, and building something in the…
10 Steps Michael Schoeff Took Before Launching His New Business
Creating a business from zero is one of the biggest challenges someone can have. The first step into this world is to get yourself prepared for a new and long journey. There are many ideas…
10 Small Biz Opportunities in the Music Industry
If you’ve always loved music, and are looking for a way to turn your hobby into a business, you should know that there are more opportunities to make money in the music industry than ever…
3 Franchise Growth Industries to Watch
As business men and women, we’re always on the hunt for the “next best thing.” But once we venture into the franchise world, we need to balance the necessity of a proven model without crossing…
How Entrepreneurship Can Promote Economic Development
The hallmark of an economically developed country is its high rates of employment, a lower disparity in incomes, high standard of living for every member of the society, better opportunities for learning, and development, to…
Do You Have the Right Stuff for a Growth Business?
As an angel investor, I get approached regularly by aspiring entrepreneurs who can talk endlessly about their latest great idea, and little else. While I recognize that every new venture starts with an idea, a…