Let Me Count the Ways Entrepreneurs Fund Startups
One of the most frequent questions I get as a mentor to entrepreneurs is “How do I find the money to start my business?” I always answer that there isn’t any magic, and contrary to the popular myth, nobody is waiting in the wings to throw money at you, just because you have a new and exciting business idea.
5 Tips on Moving a Small Business to a New Location
Managing the day-to-day operations of a small business is a major challenge and overwhelming at times. But when moving a business from one location to another for any reason, there are even more little details involved in such a big change. To help your relocation process go as smoothly as possible, consider the following tips on moving a small business:
Franchisees Gain Advantages of Self-Employment
We know that franchise businesses are important in the U.S. as employers—about one third of all the revenue in the U.S. flows through franchises and one in 16 American workers is employed at a franchise. But ownership is not the same as employment.
10 Fundraising Lessons I’ve Learned as an Angel Investor
I’m still just a baby angel, with a lot left to learn. But what’s surprised me most about my foray into angel investing is how much it has taught me about being a better fundraiser. Here are 10 things I’ve learned about fundraising after becoming an angel investor myself:
How Do I Set Up My New Business for Tax Purposes?
New business owners often ask, “How do I set up my business for tax purposes?” One of the choices you make when starting a business is the type of legal organization you select. This decision can affect how much you pay in taxes, the amount of bookkeeping and paperwork required, the personal liability you might be responsibility for, and your ability of borrow money.
The Impact of Packaging [Infographic]
Any business, big or small requires some form of expertise to build a wide customer base and this is where product packaging stands very important. For small business owners competing with big players, investing in packaging and good labeling can also be a good marketing initiative in business branding.
Align Your Brand Messaging, Start from the Ground Up
As your brand continues to further understand and embrace the multitude of effective online channels, it is crucial to be consistent with your messaging and align your marketing efforts. There are still far too many organizations conveying inconsistent messaging in their online presence. This is an issue that necessitates attention.
Tweeting Your Franchise to Prominence
The phenomenon of social media continues to creep into our daily lives. Whether you’re looking at a business advertisement, a television show or your favorite website, the social media widget is omniscient.
Go Big or Go Home? Not Necessarily
Too many people are trying to find the “Next Big Thing” and forget about the small “things” that bring success. Just because your idea isn’t a brand new idea, doesn’t mean it can’t be successful. Every old idea can be improved upon by the next person. You don’t have to reinvent the wheel, but that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t improve it.
Why Choose a Franchise Business?
Owning your own business is part of the American Dream. For decades now, choosing a franchise business has been just as likely an option for Americans who want to work for themselves as starting an independent business.
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