Grants May Be Free, But They Do Come at a Price
Every investor in your startup, even friends and family, normally expects a share of your company (equity), which means your return for all your effort goes down quickly.
The Licensing Downfalls for a Business Model
When it comes to choosing between licensing and franchising, proceed with caution. Licensing works better for products or intellectual property. A perfect example is software.
What Makes a Great Franchise?
If the franchise you are looking at doesn’t have a strong business system or a proven business model, then cross it off your list and move on. What is the difference?
Is Timing the Key to Business Success?
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.
The Importance of the Hyper-Local Economy
Hyperlocality in the food industry is a fast growing trend, and there aren’t any signs of it letting up anytime soon. If you haven’t heard of it before, the best way to explain it would be to describe it using proximity.
How to Be Camera-Ready for Your Business Video
Videos are a great way to spread information about your company. They can educate, entertain and engage your audience. These are all positive benefits of video marketing.
8 Lessons for Entrepreneurs from the Shark Tank
As an advisor to entrepreneurs and active angel investor, I often get questions about the realism of the Shark Tank TV series, compared to professional investor negotiations.
8 Traits of Resilient Female Leaders
Resiliency is an incredibly useful trait to have, especially in today’s culture and society. Resilient women don’t get angry or give in to despair when challenged by a setback.
3 Ways to Know Government Small Business Loans Are an Option for You
While the government doesn’t offer direct small business loans, they do support small businesses through the Small Business Administration (SBA).
How Speaking in Public Made Me a Better Entrepreneur
Ever since I found my purpose in life, I like to tell many folks that I feel like Superman. As soon as my eyes open every morning, an extreme sense of urgency overcomes my body to get up, own the day and make things happen.