Articles on Starting a Business
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Can’t find a dream job? Create your own
Author: Leo Babauta
I was once unemployed, and I know the debilitating depression and the feelings of frustration and helplessness that can come with that. I’ve been stuck in a job I hate, and I felt imprisoned, trapped doing work that bored me while following orders of others and helping them achieve their goals.
Importance of a business plan for start-ups and small business
Author: Karen Fischer
I have worked for several start-ups and small businesses over the years, but it was not until I started my own business that I had a true appreciation of what being an executive was versus the business owner. As a business owner, the buck stops with you and are responsible for the overall direction and financial profitability of the company. I had written many business plans for companies over the years, but like many business owners did not...
Building a small business? Have you cleared the debris?
Author: Allison Babb
The first thing you do at any construction site, is clear the debris. Are you ready to build a successful business? THere are 5 different types of debris you will need to clear out:
Is your business model healthy?
Author: Stephanie Ward
As a business owner I know you are working very hard in your business, serving clients and staying on top over everything else that needs to be managed. But what if all the hard work you are currently doing is not necessarily the most effective way to grow your business?
7 Characteristics for solo business success
Author: Trish Lambert
I have coached hundreds of solo business owners. Although each took a different road in terms of business model, services, and target market, I have found common skills and characteristics that all share. These seven characteristics are critical to your solopreneur success:
Your business foundation - Where the right results start
Author: Trish Lambert
As a solo business owner, you are like one of those specialty performers: A plate spinner keeping a whole row of dishes on sticks whirling like tops. You get lots of things in motion at the same time, and then spend a lot of time and energy making sure everything keeps spinning.
6 Questions to ask when selling or buying your business
Author: Andrew Rogerson
There are two critical things a buyer of a business is looking for and these are cash flow and potential. They may be willing to compromise on almost any other thing but if the cash flow's not there to provide an income to sustain their family and livelihood, service the debt of the business and include a buffer in case they need time to re-establish upward momentum in the business and the industry the business is in is declining, then it will be a challenge to close the sale.
3 Entrepreneurs and the big bad wolf of business
Author: Sandra Martini
Once upon a recent time, there were 3 women who left their jobs to become entrepreneurs seeking control of their time, the desire to create more income and freedom to live their lives. This may sound familiar to you.
How to set retail prices and markups
Author: Becky McCray
Setting retail prices is like some arcane art form. How the heck are you supposed to figure out what to markup items in your retail business when no one wants to give you real numbers?
Here are two starting points for setting retail prices and markups.
The absolute beginner’s guide to starting a small online business
Author: Karol Gajda
If your goal is to start a small online business that replaces and exceeds your current income this may be the most important article you read this year. Brash, huh?
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