• Have you ever wondered about what it really takes to succeed in business?  Step #1 is preparation. I know it is not very sexy, but I am telling you that proper preparation is what separates successful people from wannabes. Lynn and Noah Camp are a 30 something married couple who decided to quit...
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  • Are millennial women more likely to start a business? There is no doubt that millennial women have a different attitude and outlook than previous generations. According to a study done by PR firm Zeno Group, only 15 percent of Gen Y or millennial women aspire to become the No. 1 leader of a...
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  • Do you ever think about what it takes to create a world-class brand name? If you ever try to start a business or create a successful blog, you know that standing out is one of the greatest challenges you must face as an entrepreneur. You work hard to start a new business, yet no one...
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  • What does it take to discover, accelerate, and invest in exceptional women entrepreneurs? Even though data shows that venture-backed, female-run companies produce higher returns, there are too few women in startups. Sue Heilbronner and Elizabeth Kraus are the founders of MergeLane, an accelerator focusing on women entrepreneurs and women-led businesses. The two founders are successful entrepreneurs...
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  • Do you want to know the best way to learn what it takes to be an entrepreneur? Do you want to learn what it takes to start a business? Learn from an entrepreneur. Do you want to know why businesses fail? Learn from an entrepreneur. Listen to the stories of real entrepreneurs. I love entrepreneur...
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  • Do you dream of building a successful business? You can build a successful business. Many people live the dream of entrepreneurship and so can you. Don't confuse business ownership with complete freedom. Business ownership requires discipline, courage, planning and persistence. You have to hustle, but you can do it. ...
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  • I want to start a business but I am broke. Should I do it? It's tough out there. Jobs are paying less than they used to, and there are fewer of them. Are you ready to do better? There is no "right" time to start a business. If you have the burning desire to start a business, even...
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  • Everybody should start a business at least once. The first time I wanted to start a business I was only seventeen years old. I gave up on it. I wish I hadn't. The most powerful voice in our life is the one that is inside of our own head. It can be an...
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  • Do you ever wonder why most businesses fail? When you start a business there are many things you don't know. Screwing up is part of the fun. OK, so it's not always fun, but it's going to happen anyway. You might hear a failed entrepreneur say "We ran out of money". Others will...
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  • Have you been wondering how many hours should you put into your business? Does working endless hours make you a hero or a failure? If there is one thing I learned from being an entrepreneur since 2003, it is about the time it takes to succeed in business. Recently I was on a vacation in...
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  • 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...
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  • 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....
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