Startup
How to Use a Checklist to Build an Innovative Startup
A common request I get while mentoring entrepreneurs is for a copy of the startup checklist they need to follow, in order to build a successful new business. I wish it was that easy. The…
22 Good Reasons to Write a Business Plan
Question: What are some of the main arguments for writing a business plan? Here are 20 good reasons to write a business plan. Please note, however, that a business plan is not necessarily a traditional…
Is Franchise Ownership the Right Choice for You?
Being able to work for yourself and not someone else is a compelling idea for many people. You may just be starting your career and dreaming of building a business. Or, you may have had…
Are You Ready to Take on an Office Lease?
Rent your first office with caution. Several years ago, I became involved with a Southeast Asian company looking to expand into the United States. During the discussions with the CEO about hiring North American managers, he…
Take These 3 Funding Myths with a Grain of Salt
Funding your business isn’t difficult, but acting on poor advice makes the process unnecessarily challenging. Your friends and family will support your vision, but there’s no guarantee they understand what it takes to fund a…
Starting a Business in 2018: Preparation and Pointers
At the close of 2017, countless people will take a look back at the year behind them and begin making resolutions for the year ahead. For some, that means leaving their old job behind and…
What You Need to Know: Registration State vs. Filing State
Every year that goes by, the world seems to get smaller. For anyone in the business realm, expanding out of your area can be as simple as hopping online or creating a website. When that…
7 Reasons You Should Care About Your Brand Voice
I’ll bet you don’t think about your organization’s brand voice every day! Well, that’s OK… if you think about it sometime. Whether your organization is small, mid-sized, or an enterprise, its brand voice is on…
5 Small Business Pitfalls and How to Easily Avoid Them
If you are starting a business, you are likely to fail. While the exact percentage of businesses which fail within a few years can be disputed, there is no doubt that more businesses fail than…
10 Strategies for Managing the Stress of a Startup
One of the most common complaints I hear from entrepreneurs is that they are overwhelmed by the workload and stress of starting their company. Then there are the additional challenges of balancing the demands of…
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