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Things to Consider When White Labeling
Entrepreneurs have a drive to do it themselves. It’s the secret sauce behind their success. At times, it can also be a hindrance. If creating your own product to sell through your franchise is slowing…
5 Tips for Working from Home with Kids
If you’re a work-at-home parent, then you may be wondering how to strike the ideal balance between being an attentive parent and getting work done. Whether you are a remote worker, a freelancer or an…
Small Biz Interviews: Brooklyn Tailors
It all started with the realization that he couldn’t find a proper suit at an affordable price—so Daniel Lewis, being the creative type, set out to make his own. This simple decision, made almost a…
Angel Investment vs. Bootstrap: Startup Sweet Spot
Successful angel investment is a win-win for both sides, the startup founders and the investors. And I mean win-win right at the beginning, at the time of the investment, not the obvious win-win later when…
Understanding Point of Cash Flow and Working Capital Requirements in Franchising
When it comes to starting a franchise, you know you’re going to need to have cash available to invest upfront. How much cash do you need and when can you start seeing some cash come…
3 Key Lessons from The Art of War
Ancient China gave the world wonderful and essential inventions, like the art of papermaking, gunpowder, the compass for travelers, and a primitive concept of printing. These contributions and their long, colorful history show that their…
Startup Stats: How Your Startup Can Succeed
The perhaps not-so-shocking reality is that nine out of 10 new businesses fail. And yet, this statistic isn’t stopping new business growth. Why? Because even though the odds are against startups, success is attainable—if you…
Important Pitch Lesson: The Best Business Plans Change
My favorite moment in a recent business plan contest: The entrepreneurs put up a projected income slide. One of the judges commented that what was on the slide was different from what he saw in…
How to Find the Perfect Food Franchise Opportunity for You
Do you love eating out? Consider yourself a foodie? If you’re looking for a type of franchise to open, a food franchise opportunity might be for you. Food franchises are among the most stable and fastest growing industries for…
Why Startup Incubator-Hopping Can Help Launch Your Business
Venture capitalists Sam Altman and Jason Calacanis both wrote posts recently on the topic of startup incubator hopping. Altman says that participating in more than one startup incubator may actually decrease your chances of getting into Y Combinator, a…
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