Ten million Americans consider starting a business every year, yet only 6 million actually do. If you’re among those who have pondered the idea of starting a business, there’s no time like the present to turn your dream into a reality.
Starting a business can seem complex and intimidating but, with proper planning, it doesn’t have to be that way. Following these five tips will help you feel more confident and prepared to start the business you’ve always imagined. (continue…)
Can a work at home mom make a greater income than when she was working? The answer might surprise you.
One mom started her internet home business while she still held down a banking job. Then, when she started receiving regular $3,000 lump sums from her home business, it was time to head for the friendly confines of her home and family.
These payments started out slowly at first, then grew until she made $15,000 in one month, $21,000 in the next— and suddenly, (continue…)
If you are looking for a new job, you might be considering self-employment. This is a growing option in the past decade. Companies are much more willing to hire outside consultants and advisors, because it is often easier for them than having you on their payroll. Before you launch yourself into a new business venture, there are a few things to consider. (continue…)
Make Fact-Based Decisions
Choosing what products you’ll sell is one of the most important decisions you’ll make regarding your eBiz. If you choose your product line based on personal preferences or hot-item lists, you’re gambling with your business. There may not be a market for your particular tastes or the market may be saturated. And by the time an item reaches a hot-list, the supply has met or exceeded the demand. (continue…)
What’s a busy retail merchant to do when it needs extra working capital?
“Oh, NO!!! - Not the gauntlet,” you think – taking your valuable time (and patience) to deal with the “paperwork” required by traditional sources!
Correct! You got it! Not the Guantlet! And let me tell you why! (continue…)
Do you have dreams about your own business? You have some thoughts about small business ideas, but you hesitate, you’re not sure it will work? What if you could achieve anything you want by using your mind in the right way?
Here are some words of advice to help you take control over your brain and mind, so you can succeed with your small business ideas. (continue…)
The United States is the home -country for the largest amounts of foreign licensing and direct investment. Therefore, its policies understandably arouse some of the major trade unions of such outward moments. One of these critics is organized labor, which argues that foreign production often displaces what would otherwise be US production. For example, big corporations have been criticized because they decided to shift some or all of their production to less costly countries, such as Mexico, because of the NAFTA agreement. Trade unions also cite many examples of highly advanced technology that has been at least partially developed through governmental contracts and then transferred abroad. (continue…)
When you decide that you are ready to start your own business, it is often difficult to decide if you should start a new business, or buy a franchise opportunity. Often, understanding exactly what will be required from you for both options will help you to make the right decision for you and your situation.
The first step is to know exactly what type of business you want to own. Of course you would choose a business that relates to your interests in some way, and you should take the education that you have into account as well. In some cases, if you have little or no business skill, (continue…)
Think about some of the most famous companies out there. Did you know that Hewlett Packard was started in a garage? Or that Motorola was also a shoe string operation…nothing more than an idea really but that’s all it takes to change your life.
One small idea from a home business or a fortune 500 company can mean the difference between outrageous wealth and struggling along in a 9 to 5 cubicle rat race. Now we know it’s certainly a lot easier for a company like Apple to create the iPod than it is for you to invent it in your garage (continue…)
Not knowing or understanding the difference between the terms “making or earning money” and “creating wealth” is one of the primary reasons why many people fail financially in life.
‘Ah, but aren’t they one and the same?’ Stephen asked over coffee. ‘After all, once I’ve received the $1,000 for a job that I have performed, my wealth has gone up by $1,000.00 has it not?’ (continue…)
