Have you ever wondered what would be the best time to start a business? When it comes to business timing is everything. Figuring out the best time to start a business is no small task. My wife, Monika and I, started our first business after I was laid off my job. I have been thinking …
It is fun to start a business, but it’s also risky. Successful entrepreneurs are masters of minimizing risk. Entrepreneurs face risk regarding creating new products, manufacturing them, marketing and selling, offering services, and earning a profit. There are several ways you can minimize risk in your startup. Create a disaster recovery plan. Identify the key components of …
Are you ready to start a business? This could be your time to become an entrepreneur. Many who dream of starting a business is afraid to take the leap. Don’t be one of the millions of people who never could build up the courage to become an entrepreneur. Take charge of your life. There are …
How to start a business customers love? Attracting paying customers is what separates entrepreneurs from entrepreneurs. Ask any entrepreneur and she will tell you that getting customers is one of the hardest parts of business. The inability to attract customers cost-effectively is one of the common reasons businesses fail. Do you know your customers’ needs? Many …
Want to improve your marketing? Entrepreneurs often waste their time on the wrong things like: Worrying about vanity metrics. Working on an administrative task that could be easily outsourced. Spending more money on things that won’t help to grow their business. Micromanage employees. Putting out fires instead of working on the bigger goals. Repeat doing …
What does it really take to succeed in business? Most entrepreneurs fail. The ones that succeed in the long run understand that each failure contains the seed of a future success. Entrepreneurs start new businesses, create jobs, build brands, take risks, break down barriers, and fail. They fail early and they fail often. The ability to …
How to build credibility with your website? Small businesses struggle with building credibility. Credibility is critical in order to convert site visitors into prospects then customers. Everything you do will have an impact on how the world perceives your business. Credibility is a business differentiator. When you have greater credibility than your competitors you can set …
Is a franchise business right for you? If you are thinking about starting a business one of your options is owning a franchise. Here are some popular franchise businesses: Anytime Fitness – 2,500 clubs with more than 1.9 million members. Hampton Hotels – More than 1,900 locations worldwide. Subway – Over 40,000 locations. Supercuts – …
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Developing a business plan and putting that plan into motion can be a whirlwind, and if you are not careful, you might find yourself fully swept up in it before you even realize it. As an entrepreneur, it is part of the gig to be an all-in person. This is your passion put into practice, …
How do you know which metrics help you succeed? Vanity metrics are the mind-altering drug of choice for many entrepreneurs. The bigger your ego, the more you want it. It makes you feel good. Who would ever argue with the desire to want to feel good? Sometimes vanity metrics are a sign of desperation. Other times they …
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In the early days as an entrepreneur, most people start their first company because they have a great business idea that infects their minds. They get so excited about the idea and the mechanics of how it works that they can’t get it out of their head – and as a new founder, this passion …
How to start a business to maximize your chance of success? Branding your business starts with your domain name. Researching, selecting, and buying your domain name will have a long-term effect on your business. A great domain name will be easy to spell. People will easily remember it. It will be easy to share. If you …
