Posts Tagged ‘Getting Started’
7 Things Wannabe Entrepreneurs Need to Know
What do entrepreneurs need to know as they get started? Of course there’s need to know, absolutely; and there’s ought to know. I was asked to come up with a list, and here is my best guess. Know the difference between cash and profits. You Think in Profits, but You Live on Cash.Things like sales on…
Read MoreFinancing Your Franchise Investment Through Bank Loans: What You Need to Know
Franchise ownership is an ideal way to make the leap to being a business owner. The great thing about becoming part of a franchise system is that your leap comes with the support and guidance of an established business. But, if you’re considering this path, you must think about the financing option that is right…
Read More3 Strategies for Making Money from Home
Making money online can seem like a “get rich scheme” to some and to others a seemingly unreachable goal. Today, we are going to look at a few legitimate ways to earn money online, even if you are completely new to the idea. You can start making money today. These are realistic and achievable strategies.…
Read MoreOvercoming “Wantrepreneurship”: How to Successfully Pursue Your Passion
Entrepreneurship used to be great. It used to be something that select people could pull off, but today, that’s different. Over the years, entrepreneurs have achieved some kind of “rock star” status, attracting “wantrepreneurs” by the truckload. These are the people that just seem to care about flashy cars, fancy offices and social media accounts…
Read MoreConsidering Opening a Retail Franchise? Here’s What You Need to Know
While it is true that online shopping has experienced significant growth in recent years, retail shopping in brick and mortar stores remains healthy and by far America’s preferred way to shop. According to “The State of Retail, 2017,” a report produced by TimeTrade.com, consumers still believe there is no substitute for the kind of service…
Read MoreDo I Need a Business License? Here’s How to Find Out
America loves small business. As a society, we lionize startups and entrepreneurs. And the United States has one of the world’s most business-friendly governments, with less red tape and more flexibility than most industrialized countries. But that doesn’t mean that small businesses are free of regulation. Just like you need a license to drive a…
Read MoreRoadmap 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 decision personally, sociologically, organizationally and environmentally. Personal Evaluation Level of Achievement – Degree of commitment – Entrepreneurs have a higher degree…
Read MorePurchasing 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 paint-by-number business. You get the proven game plan from the franchisor and then implement their rock-solid system. This route is…
Read MoreHow to Start Your Home-Based Business
Many people want to own their own business, but a much smaller number actually take the leap. 69% of men and 58% of women say that they aim to be their own bosses, yet only four percent of Americans are self-identified entrepreneurs. What accounts for this discrepancy? Risk. Many are too afraid to start their own businesses for fear…
Read More8 Ways the Maker Movement Turns Ideas into Businesses
In case you haven’t noticed it, the rapid evolution of do-it-yourself (DIY) facilities for developers, including 3-D printers, SketchUp and makerspaces such as TechShop, have scaled down the cost of prototypes and hardware design by an order of magnitude. This movement, coupled with free websites and apps, makes it possible for almost any technical person to start a…
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