Startup
Beware These Pitfalls of Being a Young Entrepreneur
How old were you when you started your first business? Warren Buffett started off with pinball machines in barber shops as a young man. Great entrepreneurs often have lofty ideas and goals at a very…
12 Visual Principles for Everyday Design
Design is essential and affects so much of our work. But design is also expensive. And the tech world, social media, the web, and business are full of designs we do ourselves. Profile pages, presentations,…
Can Your Business Survive the Traditional Life Cycle?
Successful startups seem to follow similar paths to greatness, and unfortunately all too often that path leads them back down the hill much faster than they went up. Big company powerhouses, like IBM and Xerox,…
12 Unspoken Rules for Creating Catchy Business Names
A name that sticks is a name that will win. With so much competition in almost every industry, it is difficult for upcoming businesses to get recognized. Naming is one way to do that, as…
Roadmap to Opening a Franchise
Opening a franchise business is not for the faint of heart. It is indeed a family decision that requires a great deal of preparation, planning, and self-evaluation. The entrepreneurial process requires that you evaluate the…
Purchasing a Franchise: What Are Your Financing Options?
For individuals seeking the rewards of entrepreneurship but looking for a safer bet when launching into the business space, purchasing a franchise is a great route to go. Some even refer to franchises as a…
6 Things to Consider When Looking for Office Space for Your Startup
Your startup has been steadily growing. The living room space has done its job as an incubator, but it just isn’t sufficient anymore. Perhaps the time has come to find a more suitable home for…
The Most Common Franchise Terms and What They Mean
Searching for the right franchise opportunity can seem overwhelming, but having a good understanding of the phraseology will make the task that much easier. To help you begin the investigation process, here is a list…
The Best Business Advice I Ever Received
Five Rules to Live By I daydream a lot at 30,000 feet. This doesn’t bother me too much because lately it seems like I am getting paid for the things I used to get detentions…
Working from Home: The Top 5 Myths Debunked
Remote working is now a reality but it is often misunderstood. For some it’s just a euphemism for keeping busy without a proper job, while for others it can be a liberating gateway to a…
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