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Favorite Parts of Doing Business: Tales from a Drop-Shipper

Anthony Buonocore is the owner of Westway Electric Supply, a distributor of over 250,000 electrical supplies in a Philadelphia suburb, Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. Tony has had to become a lean, mean, efficient machine and maintain a positive attitude. When this young entrepreneur was asked about his favorite parts of doing business, here is what he had to say.

Entrepreneur Businesses Are Everywhere

When people find out about the work I do helping small businesses, they often say there are just no more opportunities out there. When I hear this, I try very hard not to laugh, but this statement could not be further from the truth.

How Much Money Can You Make as a Franchisee?

When investigating a franchise opportunity, one of the most difficult pieces of information to get from the franchisor is how much money you might make. This may be frustrating because you are not going to invest in a business until you have a good idea of what you can earn.

How to Solve the Top Pitfalls of Working from Home

The number of Americans working from home has jumped 41 percent since 1999. And as technology continues to evolve (mobile, social, collaboration), we can expect more growth in work-at-home jobs and telecommuting.

Self-Directed 401K Options for Franchise Funding

Many potential franchisees, as they get further into the actual prospect of owning their own business, end up expressing surprise at the myriad of avenues available to them with regard to funding their franchise opportunity. Some have a healthy nest-egg of their own waiting in the wings, while others may rely on traditional bank loans.

A Common Sense LEAP to Success

We all have great visions at the beginning of a new year and then LIFE gets in the way. Perhaps mid-year is a great time to LEAP forward with a rekindled excitement about success strategies for YOUR business.

How Do I Name My Business?

A business name is so important, as it communicates what the business does and how it can help its customers. Basically, it represents in words what you do, and it must be vetted very carefully to ensure it says the right thing.

If the Shoe Fits: Finding the Right Franchise to Fit Your Needs

Choosing a franchise to invest in is a lot like finding the perfect pair of running sneakers. You need to find one that will fit your needs and give you the support that you are looking for. Choosing the brightest, shiniest pair of kicks off the wall is not necessarily going to buy you happiness.

Amy Cuddy: Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are

A trained social psychologist, Cuddy studies the dynamics of power and judgment in human communication. Body language influences how we perceive others, although we might not realize how dramatically it affects us.

Create the Work-Life Balance That’s Right for You

As a time coach, I talk to people who want to live a more balanced life on a daily basis—including startup founders. It can be a struggle, but my real-world experience has uncovered that founders can achieve work-life balance IF all five of the following conditions are met.

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