There is a big difference between freelancing and having a business of your own. Although both invest in resources, require planning, getting leads, developing a skill, and are in need of ideas, there are major differences between these two entities. Freelancing Many businesses need the expertise of freelancers; name the type of office work you […]
Startups
Starting a T-Shirt Printing Business? Here’s What You Need to Know
With the availability of online storefronts, nearly anyone can own a business. If you have an eye for graphic design and want to make a few dollars, you could even open your own t-shirt printing business. Sound too good to be true? It might be easier than you think! Read on for six steps to […]
10 Key Components of Every New Venture Strategic Plan
Deciding to be an entrepreneur is a lifestyle move, and should be part of a long-term strategic plan. You shouldn’t be making this decision just because you are mad at your boss, or you would like to be rich, or someone else thinks you have a good idea. In these changing times, if you already […]
Craving Funds for Your Startup? Alternative Financing Could Be the Right Solution
Exactly a year ago, Roman left his lucrative job at a multinational to venture into his own business. Although he was on a career path that most people could only dream of, he left it to pursue his dreams. He had profound expertise in the e-commerce industry and was confident of his success. However, things […]
How to Run Your Real Estate Agency Like a Startup
Internet and smartphones have disrupted several industries over the past two decades. Real estate is no different—as a buyer, you can ‘walkthrough’ properties of your choice from thousands of miles away. Services like Airbnb make it possible for you to let your property out like a hotel with minimal hassle. Yet, from a real estate […]
7 Crazy Startup Ideas That Worked
I believe many people put way too much stock in the startup idea. Doing the business, doing the work, getting things done, and execution are all more important. Obviously a bad idea can make a business unsuccessful, but a good idea is no guarantee. And very few successful businesses are based on being the first […]
What Do I Need to Do to Become an Entrepreneur?
Q: What do I need to do to become an entrepreneur? Being an entrepreneur is simply somebody who has launched a business. It’s not a set of traits or qualities, a state of being, or an attribute. It’s not a degree or certificate. It’s not an expertise. It’s did you start a business, or not? […]
Diversify Your Startup Financing with These 6 Funding Options
Startup businesses are tricky. Some advice is to never stop searching for capital to grow your business. Some advice is to only secure the funding necessary to get a product out, then start another round of fund raising. There is no one right answer, and the options presented to entrepreneurs for business funding can be […]
Finding the Right Angel Investor for Your New Venture
If your startup is looking for an angel investor, it makes sense to present your plan to flocks of angels, and assume that at least one will swoop down and scoop you up. Or does it? Actually numbers and locations are just the beginning. The challenge is to find the right angel for you, and […]
4 Top Tips to Economically Fund a New Small Business
Before 2008, small businesses could easily secure funding. Everything changed once the Great Recession took hold. The days of easy funding ended in a matter of weeks. Banks experienced the worst credit crunch in over 70 years, which took its toll on many aspiring companies. The economic reality for small businesses gradually improved in the […]
