The year 2009 marked the end of a global recession that hit America hard. Most people believe that starting a business during a recession is just as good as throwing your money into the sea. But, there are still recession proof businesses that can do well during economic downturns, also known as counter-cyclical businesses. Many […]
Getting Started
4 Critical Tips to Start an eCommerce Business That Will Last
Over the past 20 years, brick-and-mortar retail has faced pressure from eCommerce sites and has suffered one of the most precipitous declines in economic history. The experience has made clear that the future of retail belongs to the internet, and that new ventures can only ignore that fact at their own peril. For today’s entrepreneurs, […]
How to Spot a Bad Franchise Opportunity
So, you’re going down the black hole of endless research for the perfect franchise opportunity. And for good reason: It would be naive to assume every franchise you come across is a good investment. How do you figure out which is the opportunity with the lowest risk and highest probability for success? Here are some […]
10 Clues That a New Business May Not Be Your Passion
People who get stressed managing their own lives don’t make good entrepreneurs. Small businesses require multi-tasking, work prioritization, and decision-making, with no assistants or help from specialists. That’s why Fortune 500 executives usually don’t survive as startup CEOs. First you have to learn to accept total responsibility for things that happen to your business, just […]
How to Launch a Warehouse Management Business
The success of shared office spaces in recent years has spawned similar business models in other industries, as well. There are a number of businesses today offering shared spaces for stylists, attorneys and accountants, just to name a few. One industry where shared space is extremely common is warehousing. The reason shared warehouses are so […]
Tips When Looking for a Good Franchise
I’ve been asked “How to spot a good franchise” 100’s of times in my 20 years in franchising. The answer has never changed in my mind… it depends… Check the Financial Performance You can certainly determine the ‘health’ of any franchise company by reviewing the legal disclosures in its Franchise Disclosure Document or FDD. After verifying you meet […]
Buying a Franchise: 3 Benefits of Ownership
More than 30 percent of small businesses fail within the first five years of being open. This is largely due to the fact that start-up business owners have to figure out how to effectively run their business along the way. That’s why many entrepreneurs turn to franchising; it offers the potential for rapid growth at minimum costs. Often […]
A Beautiful Mind: How New Psychiatrists Can Develop a Successful Practice
The moment you got your M.D. degree in Psychiatry, you probably made a promise to yourself to give every person who walks into your office the best care possible. As a doctor for mental health, it is your duty to help people address their most internal challenges. Seeing your patients flourish because of the care […]
How to Find a Small Business for Sale
For business-savvy individuals who are tired of working for someone else, buying a small business can represent an opportunity to achieve freedom and financial independence. But before you can own a business, you have to know where to look for one. Four Ways to Find a Company That’s for Sale Buying a firm isn’t really […]
5 Keys to Starting a New Venture in Your Local Town
From the advice I hear these days, if you want to be a successful entrepreneur, you need to be in Silicon Valley, Boston, New York, or one of the few other financial hubs around the world. What does that mean for the rest of us, who reside or grew up in the thousands of small […]
