Posts Tagged ‘Getting Started’
The Age of the Introvert Entrepreneur
FranNet works with entrepreneurs of all ages and personalities, and the more reserved individuals of the business world are no exception. Influential men and women are lending an ear to the quieter, underestimated introverts and the marvelous qualities they bring to the entrepreneurial world. As far as corporate culture goes, there are the overtly energetic,…
Read MoreTop Startup Tips for Entrepreneurial Immigrants
It comes as no surprise to many in the U.S. that growth in the small business market is enhanced by the entrepreneurial drive possessed by many immigrants. In particular, during 2014 immigrants and Latinos provided a significant boost with regard to startup activity. In 2013, immigrant entrepreneurs launched new businesses making up 25.9 percent of…
Read More4 Tips for Starting a Business When You Have Bad Credit
Having a poor credit history does not mean you cannot start your own business. If the time is right and you need to jump now, there is hope. Start Repairing Your Credit Get to work on this now. It will take a while and you want to start as soon as possible. You can still…
Read MoreBe Unstoppable
Think about it. To be completely unstoppable. And, no, it’s not impossible. Even with the fact that entrepreneurs face several challenges, becoming unstoppable could be as simple as switching up your habits and redefining old routines. First, if up until now all you have been doing is talking about becoming an entrepreneur, it’s time to…
Read MoreHow to Become a Product Designer
Casey Kerrigan, MD, isn’t a product designer. And yet, that’s exactly what she is. What sounds like a contradiction isn’t at all. Rather, it’s the axiom of a new era in product design—an era in which anyone can leverage technology to turn expertise into ideas and ideas into inventions. Anyone can learn how to become…
Read More10 Signs You Should Own a Business or Franchise
Being your own boss takes a special kind of person. We asked several industry professionals what they thought were must-have traits to successfully own a business opportunity or franchise and here’s what they came up with: Need for Speed. Business owners have a driving passion to do or make something. They could eat, sleep and…
Read MoreIs It Possible to Own a Franchise After Years in the Workforce?
In a word, yes! However, you’re the only one who can convince your stubborn, scared self that it’s possible. Spending years in corporate America or working for other small/large businesses doesn’t have to cripple your franchise ownership dreams. In fact, the experience and knowledge you’ve gained to this point will prove to be very useful! At…
Read MoreHow to Make an App
With today’s economy and our lifestyles seeming to revolve around mobile technology, there appears to be a never-ending race to devise and create the “next big thing.” And more often than not, that tends to be a mobile app. It’s certainly not easy to come up with a unique and innovative idea with all the…
Read MoreFocus on Your Brand Before Launching New Business
If you haven’t yet launched your new business, you’re in luck. Read this before going any further. If not, there may still be hope for you. A new study reported by eMarketer shows that only 26% of US small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) owners and managers focused on their logos and branding before launching their…
Read More3 Tips for Financing Your Dental Practice
Opening your own dental practice is a huge step. Whether you are starting out on your own, or you are branching out from an already established business, it is going to be a challenge in many ways. One of the first challenges to overcome is that of financing. Consider Dental Practice Working Capital Loans These…
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