Posts Tagged ‘Getting Started’
Free (and Honest) Small Business Owner Job Description
I have stressed the importance of creating job descriptions before you start hiring to expand your small business. But I recently realized that I’ve never discussed a job description for the actual small business owner. Instead of discussing it, I decided to write it. See how much of it describes your job. Small business owner job description…
Read More7 Keys to Making a Micro-Business Your Success Path
In the last few years, I’ve heard more and more about a new type of small business, called a “micro-business” (or micro-enterprise). These are usually characterized as owner-operated, with five employees or less, and less than $250,000 in sales. With the low cost of e-commence entry, and powerful Internet technologies, they require minimal capital to…
Read MoreYelp Killed the “Soft Opening”—What Can You Do About It?
I have a friend who spent most of his life in California. He lives in Tennessee now and loves it, but he’s always on the lookout for a good Mexican restaurant. He’s only found a few that live up to his expectations. He was excited when he saw that a new Mexican Restaurant was about…
Read More4 Online Businesses You Can Start from Home
These days, the power of the Internet is incredible. There are loads of moneymaking opportunities right at your fingertips and from the comfort of your own home. With the new year approaching, perhaps you’re looking to make some extra cash on the side. Or, maybe you’re ready to leave your full-time job and become your…
Read MoreHow to Tell If It’s the Right Time to Start a Small Business
Many people dream of owning their own businesses, but it’s a lot easier said than done. Lots of potential entrepreneurs put off the dream for years and years, waiting until they are ready to take the plunge. But how can you tell if you’re truly ready? What are some things you can do to gauge…
Read MoreThe Restaurant Biz: What You Need to Know Before Opening Your First Location
According to a study by Ohio State University, up to 60 percent of all restaurants fail within the first year while as many as 80 percent fail by their fifth year. However, if you are thinking about opening your first restaurant, the facts are not all gloomy. Last year, almost two million new restaurant jobs…
Read More4 Immigrant Success Stories That Prove the American Dream is Still Alive
In the words of Scottish immigrant and US entrepreneur B.C. Forbes, “Business was originated to produce happiness, not to pile up millions.” The spirit of US enterprise has attracted millions of people over the years, encouraged by the extensive opportunities and the prospect of starting a new life. Even in this age of strife and…
Read MoreThis One Habit Transformed My Life
Financial security can be paid for two ways. Get a job or become an entrepreneur. Starting a business is often seen as a big bang approach. High risk and a big financial commitment. Find a bricks and mortar premises, commit to an expensive lease, hire staff and start marketing and selling your products and services. Today…
Read MoreHow to Start a Small Business Without Ruining Your Credit
Starting your own business is no doubt a noble endeavor. But on the road to becoming a successful entrepreneur, you’ll encounter numerous obstacles that will test your courage, character, and ability to remain focused and positive. To take the helm of your own enterprise is truly the adventure of a lifetime. For aspiring entrepreneurs, starting…
Read MoreStart Your New Venture Without Quitting Your Day Job
Many experts will tell you that you can’t succeed as a part-time entrepreneur, as any good startup will require a 100 percent commitment of your time and energy. But not many of us have enough savings to live for a year or more without a salary, fund the startup, and still feed the family. Thus…
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