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6 Ways to Start Learning for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
One of the simplest questions I get from aspiring entrepreneurs, and ironically one of the hardest, is “How do I start?” I want to tell them to just start anywhere, but I realize that most…
How to Find the Right Location for Your Franchise
It’s true what they say: location is everything when it comes to a brick-and-mortar store. In fact, not paying attention to location is one of the top reasons businesses—particularly restaurants—fail in their first year. Where Franchisees…
Revising the Root Canal Theory of Business Planning
For years I’ve lived with my own “root canal theory of business planning.” Do the Google search for that phrase and you’ll see that my previous writing about this comes up first. Like root canals, business plans were…
13 Profitable Models to Start a Food Ordering Business
Entrepreneurs have pushed the boundaries of online food business ideas, which have resulted in many food startups. It’s the perfect time for aspiring entrepreneurs to turn their startup dreams into reality by starting their own…
4 Pillars of Social Capitalism Drive Good Business
I’ve noticed that most young entrepreneurs are more socially conscious today than ever before, which is a great trend. Unfortunately, some are so focused on this principle that they forget that every business, even non-profits,…
5 Essential Services to Hire for Your New Office Building
Whether it is for a new startup or because the business has outgrown the previous location, moving into a new office building is a fun new adventure for business owners. There are, however, steps that…
Business Planning for the Lean Startup
Nothing related to startups should be carved in stone. Best practices can be useful but are best taken as suggestions, not rules. So I’m troubled to see some of the “lean startup” advocates get into the codification…
Valuable Printing Concepts You’ll Want to Know for Marketing: Part 2
Whether your business or organization uses traditional or digital marketing channels, there’s always a need for printed marketing collateral such as brochures, business cards, posters, and the like. When you’re in charge of ordering printed…
The Difficult Path to Success for Millennial Women Entrepreneurs
Women entrepreneurs face many challenges when it comes to achieving success. Apart from the obstacles any entrepreneur must overcome, unfortunately, gender biases are still in place to a large extent. Add to this the skepticism…
Startup Off the Ground? 5 Things You’ll Need as Your Business Grows
Too often startups launch with a powerful idea or innovative product but have a limited growth plan or clear exit strategy. The following includes five things you’ll need to keep in mind as your business…
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