Startup
The Future of Franchising is Female
The numbers say it all: Women are thriving in the franchise industry. An American Express report shows women-owned businesses are growing 2.5 times faster than the national average. And the International Franchise Association (IFA) found women operate 25…
7 Ways to Position Competitors Without Any Negativity
Most entrepreneurs spend far too much time thinking negatively about competitors, and can’t resist making derogatory statements to their own team, to investors, and even to customers. This approach only makes these important constituents question…
Documents Required for Corporate Entity Formation
Forming a corporation can be an exciting time in the life of a business. It can also be lots of work. In order to become a corporation, your business will need to file documentation in…
3 Keys to Success When Starting a New Food Business
Every year, the food industry sees an increasing number of new businesses enter the arena. The industry is in constant flux, and innovations within the industry are the backbone of this movement. However, while innovating…
How to Make Your Real Estate Business Official
The main job of a realtor is to bring real estate owners and buyers together, help negotiate the deal, and provide assistance until the transaction is complete. As a result, the realtor will receive a…
7 Key Follow-Up Steps to Take Your Idea to a Business
In my experience with entrepreneurs, there seems to a wealth of self-proclaimed “idea people” who aspire to start businesses, but only a few who are willing and able to dig in and get the job…
3 Habits All Entrepreneurs Need to Develop
Entrepreneurs are independent by nature. It’s your drive that made it possible for you to achieve your dream, and you’ve had to work to make sure nothing gets in the way of that. However, this…
5 Steps for Protecting Yourself from Copyright Infringement
As an artist or entrepreneur, one of the most dreaded obstacles you may face is someone stealing your work. Copyright infringement is common and can be a massive disruption to a business or career. If…
Basics of Business Structure: Choosing the Right Entity for Your Biz
So you’re starting your own business and contemplating which business structure to give it. One way to make this determination is to think about the relationship you want to have with your business partners, investors,…
Storytelling Through Packaging: How to Tell Your Brand Story
What’s more important; the product or the packaging? Tell your brand story in a totally unique way. When you envisage storytelling, you’ll think of words on a screen or pictures on a page. It may…