Entrepreneurship Articles

Business » Entrepreneurship | By India Cooper @ Friday, 16th May 2008 @ 11:37 PM

The 20th Annual Sunday Times Rich List is out. Despite mutterings of property downturns and house prices falling, property tycoons and landowners make up the biggest group. And that's good news for builders. Yes, house prices may be down and commercial property values falling, but 231 of the 1,000 richest people in Britain are making their fortunes in property. In fact one property owner is the third richest person in the country. The Duke of Westminster is worth a staggering 7 billi... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Scott Letourneau @ Friday, 16th May 2008 @ 11:28 PM

The credit squeeze is dominating the news. Many people are having their personal credit being destroyed due to poor decisions regarding mortgages and personal spending. What is't being talked about as often is how those same poor personal credit scores are going to negatively impact small business owners and business credit? Many of you are saying, "What are you talking about, personal credit and business credit are 2 different things aren't they" That's what... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Mark Warner @ Monday, 12th May 2008 @ 5:06 AM

A license agreement is a written contract granting permission to use a creative work, trademark or invention to another party. This license will provide a way for the inventor or creator to profit from an invention or creative work while avoiding the necessity of personally manufacturing and selling copies of the invention or work. Licensing a work or invention to a company will enable a creator to receive money, often as royalties, in exchange for granting permission to the company to produce, ... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Elinor Stutz @ Monday, 5th May 2008 @ 9:13 PM

Enjoy the moment. Too often we are so caught up in making money to pay the bills that we do not reflect on our accomplishments. Instead, we focus on our shortcomings. This, in turn, puts us into a feeling of failure and a downward spiral of self-inflicted negative thinking. In particular, it has become clear that many large organizations will focus on an employee lack of a particular skill set leading to demoralization of that person. The employee will become more lackluster each succ... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By steve kimball @ Sunday, 27th April 2008 @ 4:45 PM

With the U.S. economy in a slow decline many professionals are finding themselves downsized out of a job. Managers, corporate directors, and other skilled professionals are suddenly finding themselves faced with the prospect of starting over. Many are in their 40's and 50's, a difficult age to try to begin a new career. Between competing with younger professionals, and trying to catch up on the latest technological advances, the job hunt can be discouraging. This is probably one rea... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Mark Warner @ Friday, 25th April 2008 @ 10:03 PM

An independent contractor agreement is drawn up when a person or business is contracted to perform a service independently as an outsider of another person, business, firm or organization that contracts them. Independent contractors enter into an agreement with a business or firm through a written contract that details the duties, pay, responsibilities, etc of each. This independent contractor agreement is then executed independently of the business or organization by the independ... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By David Castro @ Friday, 18th April 2008 @ 7:34 PM

A business cash advance or an unsecured business loan may be a viable option for businesses that may not be well established, or that have had financial difficulties in the past. Sometimes referred to as an unsecured loan, a business cash advance allows businesses that are struggling financially, or that need cash for expansion and growth to get the money they need. Let's face it, sometimes times are tough, and even well run companies can run into financial difficulties. Unfortunat... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Kenneth Scott @ Friday, 18th April 2008 @ 7:07 PM

This maxim there are no short cuts to hard work is as true for any job at hand as it is with business and successful entrepreneurial ventures. In business, it is only hard work coupled with dedication of course, that brings the desired results. A successful entrepreneur is a born leader who overwhelms others with his confidence, has the ability to keep goals in mind and a little common sense about how to achieve them. When you see successful entrepreneurs around you or see news abo... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Elinor Stutz @ Thursday, 17th April 2008 @ 6:05 AM

Do you dread your competition? Are you scared your competitors will lure business away? Long ago, I learned competition is a good thing. Why? It means there are so many consumers wanting a particular product or service that demand warrants a new vendor entering the industry. In fact, as competition develops, word spreads about the service and more demand builds. The process becomes a feeding frenzy. Take the example of high-tech. In no particular order, there was developmen... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Pius Victor Ephenus @ Wednesday, 16th April 2008 @ 8:55 AM

If you are in consideration of investing in the stock market in one way, shape, or form, you probably might have heard the term "mutual fund." If you are like I was, you probably have no idea as to what the term actually means in terms of financial benefits or even exactly what a mutual fund is. Hopefully, reading this article will give you some understanding of what mutual fund is, so that you can go on to make informed decisions about where and how to invest your money. I would... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Pius Victor Ephenus @ Monday, 14th April 2008 @ 11:40 PM

Every investment type has its own share of pros and cons, the same holds true when it comes to mutual funds investing. For a lot of investors this is the only way to go while others are very wary or even contemptuous of those who choose to go the safer waters of mutual funds rather than taking the risks of the open seas of the stock market. Either way you should understand that there are many benefits to investing in mutual funds rather than stocks. You will find some of these benefits listed be... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Jeff Casmer @ Sunday, 13th April 2008 @ 2:51 PM

Looking for a legitimate work at home business has been compared to looking for a needle in a haystack. Now while I will admit that it can be a little time consuming finding that perfect business opportunity that meets all your personal needs and is indeed genuine, there are in fact many legitimate work at home businesses to choose from. You just have to know what to look for. First off, what constitutes as a scam? A scam is when you are promised one thing and receive something different... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Adrian Adams @ Thursday, 10th April 2008 @ 11:34 PM

Starting a home business is an exciting moment in anyone's life. After all, nearly everyone dreams of being free of a boss and working for his or her own personal gain. Nonetheless, starting a home business can be frightening as well. Therefore, if you are considering starting a home business, you should take a few steps in order to give yourself the best chance of success. Do Your Homework The first step you need to take when starting a home business is research. You need... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Scott Letourneau @ Wednesday, 9th April 2008 @ 10:51 PM

The IRS gives us a deadline and people stress about getting organized and scramble to get their returns done by that date. Tax preparation businesses are busier than the average health club just after New Year's Eve. Families quarrel, papers get shuffled, and people often make decisions that could damage their finances for years to come. You see, there are hundreds of lines of IRS codes or rules that we all try to maximize to keep as much of our hard earned money in our pockets as po... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By gary Patterson @ Wednesday, 9th April 2008 @ 2:03 PM

Which of these 5 key trends in the alternative healthcare industry can either be a boon or a bust to your business model? This article raises some important questions you should ask when you are thinking of growing your company. 1. Are you prepared for the new sin tax that will penalize bad health habits? Personal accountability will have an impact on rising healthcare costs as more healthcare providers support the notion that people with unhealthy habits should bear responsibility for th... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Melissa Vokoun @ Tuesday, 8th April 2008 @ 7:05 PM

In the traditional concept of economies of scale, larger companies squeezed out their competitors by offering convenience and better values. We have seen the retail giant Wal-Mart mow down its smaller competitors with lower prices and one-stop shopping. It has been a long held belief that BIGGER WAS BETTER! But, in many industries, this belief is being challenged and smaller niche businesses are winning the battle of "David and Goliath." In high-tech, steel, airlines, automotiv... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Dave Kauppi @ Tuesday, 8th April 2008 @ 4:07 AM

Perhaps the most important business transaction you will ever pursue is the sale of your business. Many healthcare business owners attempt to do it themselves and when asked if they got a good deal, many respond with "I think so," or "I got my asking price, "or "I really don't know," or "It was a disaster." Often times these very capable business people approach the sale of their business with less formality than in the sale of a home. The purpose of this art... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Dave Kauppi @ Friday, 4th April 2008 @ 5:52 PM

Selling your Software Company is the most important transaction you will ever make. Mistakes in this process can greatly erode your transaction proceeds. Do not spend twenty years of your toil and skill building your business like a pro only to exit like an amateur. Below are ten common mistakes to avoid: 1. Selling because of an unsolicited offer to buy - One of the most common reasons owners tell us they sold their business was they got an offer from a competitor or more often these da... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Daegan Smith @ Friday, 4th April 2008 @ 4:59 PM

You should be careful about choosing a business. After all, investing in an entrepreneurial venture can make or break you. It can ruin or make your reputation, place a big dent on your bank account or enlarge it and do something to your self-esteem that a therapist cannot. So when faced with an online business opportunity, should you make a go for it or should you run in the opposite direction? Here, we try to make sense of what makes a good online business opportunity and how you can decide... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Craig Miller @ Wednesday, 2nd April 2008 @ 10:40 AM

All coaching is, is taking a player where he can't take himself. Bill McCartney Life Coaching is not new. Life Coaching as a profession started in the 1980s. Then, it catered more to executives or managers. Now, this profession has developed to cover a lot of areas from helping people choose the right career options to managing difficult personal or professional relationships. But what is coaching all about? As per The International Coach Federation (ICF):<... more...