Posts Tagged ‘Getting Started’
Where Top Entrepreneurs Started and Where They’re Going
Starting a business can be stressful. There’s a lot to consider. What if someone comes up with the same idea and they beat you to the punch? What if you can’t find the right team to help you grow your business? It’s scary, and that’s probably why not everyone is doing it all the time.…
Read MoreIce Cream Entrepreneurs: Phin & Phebes
Crista Freeman, an entrepreneur with an art degree and background in e-commerce, started making ice cream with her partner Jess Eddy in their kitchen. Now, it’s sold across the country. The ice cream market is tougher than it seems. Making it and shipping it to suppliers requires a large-scale operation: the product demands unique industrial…
Read MoreHow I Became a Mompreneur and Made My Dreams a Reality
As cliché as it sounds, everything really does happen for reason. Thinking back to two years ago, I enjoyed my job but an unexpected divorce thrust me into being a single mom of three kids, and doing it on $34K a year just wasn’t enough to make ends meet. To put it simply, I found…
Read MoreHow to Become an Entrepreneur with No Business Background
You don’t always need a fancy degree or lengthy resume to realize your dreams. A background in business is not a prerequisite to entrepreneurial success. Sure, a relevant background and some formal training can give you an industry edge, but what your success really boils down to is perseverance, resourcefulness, strategy, and flexibility. And these…
Read MoreWhy You Should Avoid Entrepreneurship
It is a ride many people dream about and most wish they had never gotten on. This article was written for visionaries and masochists alike. During a particularly tough business cycle, I asked my friend and mentor Rick Voirin about whether it was the right time for me to change the direction of one of…
Read MoreHow to Grow Your Small Operation into a Full-Blown Business
My partner Jeff and I started our business in 2007, operating essentially as two freelancers under one umbrella company. Jeff was a freelance website developer while I was a freelance writer for media publications and businesses. While the first year was a struggle, we hit a good routine after that—we both had a steady stream of work,…
Read More3 Franchise Ideas for Creative Minded People
Many times, the people who choose to enter the world of franchising are creative. These are the people who embrace the path to entrepreneurship. Does that sound like you? Not every franchise is built to let creative minds come to life. Some are better suited for the franchise owners who want more guidance and support…
Read MoreYour Startup May Need a Surety Bond
Many new, first-time business owners don’t know about surety bonds until they find out they are required to have them—usually as part of the licensing process. Typically, a government agency in your state or county will require you to have a surety bond. So, if you’re a small business owner or entrepreneur, chances are that…
Read MoreTop Kid-Focused Franchises in 2016
Nothing is quite as rewarding as working with future generations. Watching children learn something new, whether it’s a new word or a new subject, is one of life’s greatest pleasures. If you’re interested in starting a franchise, you’re not only thinking of how rewarding your work will be – you’re also considering how stable your…
Read MoreHow to Start a Business on $200
Knot & Bow founder Erin Ozer talks organic growth, hiring tipping points, and the importance of risk. Opportunity is all about perspective. Some people look at $200 and see a flight to somewhere warm. Erin Ozer, founder of the Brooklyn-based gift and party supplies company Knot & Bow, saw a business. Having quit her job…
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