Entrepreneurship Articles

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Obinna Heche @ Wednesday, 26th December 2007 @ 4:42 PM

The results are in and those living the American dream of owning their own business have at long last inspired those not yet doing so to also become interested in taking the plunge. Perhaps it is the flexibility of setting your own hours and spending critical time with your children and family or maybe it is the sense of being in control over your own destiny that makes you would be entrepreneurial material. Those who have already taken the process of considering the pros and cons of bec... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Josh Bradley @ Wednesday, 26th December 2007 @ 3:52 PM

No matter what aspect of your life you are talking about, goal setting is a crucial factor. Of course it's especially important if you want to be a successful home business owner. Each step you make as an entrepreneur will affect the direction your business is going and goals help lead you in the right direction. You should also set goals because they can help you to make the right decisions as you go through the trials and obstacles all home business owners face. By investing the... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Josh Bradley @ Wednesday, 26th December 2007 @ 3:42 PM

Have you been seriously thinking about starting your own home business? If so, you are just one of the thousands of people all around the world who have realized that a legitimate home business just might be the perfect way to increase cash flow, time with family, and overall personal freedom. It only makes sense that by becoming your own boss and calling all the shots is a good way to get on the fast track to success. Unfortunately if you don't know what you're doing it'... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Jeremy Johnson @ Sunday, 23rd December 2007 @ 9:41 PM

You're getting pulled in two different directions. As the owner of a start-up business into which you've probably put a bunch of your own (or the bank's) money, you're in a battle from minute one to get the business cash flowing so it can survive. As you fight to stay in the black (or minimize how far into the red you go), you'll be looking every day at two aspects of your business: your costs and your revenues (sales). I know one of the most exciting things for ... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Obinna Heche @ Sunday, 23rd December 2007 @ 9:34 PM

One of the measures used by all businesses and investors is the length of time it will take a fledgling business to break even from its original investment. The daily break even point for most businesses is viewed on a daily basis, considering the amount of income generated against the cost of doing business for that day. However, for long term planning it will be necessary to forecast projected earnings against anticipated expenses to determine when it is the business will start realizi... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By gregory burrus @ Tuesday, 18th December 2007 @ 8:27 AM

Do you dream of being the CEO of a Fortune 500 company? And the Fortune 500 Company is your own? Have you wanted to buy that new home you've dreamed of for so many years? Exactly what is your idea of success? Success is having achieved that which you determine you will do. If you have not decided what you will do and what your life will be then someone will decide for you. It is up to you to determine what your success will be. It is not dependent upon materialistic measurements... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Richard Cox @ Saturday, 15th December 2007 @ 5:56 AM

We spend our lives preparing for a potential disaster, all the while not living life to the full. When a crisis strikes, what do you then do? Either you can let the crisis run, hold onto your position, trying not to change, or you could use the event as an opportunity to change into a direction that supports future outcomes. In the internal world of a human being, we resist change, mainly because we fought so hard to maintain our current position in the first place. Then life come... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Helen Byrne @ Thursday, 13th December 2007 @ 7:37 PM

The idea of hiring a Virtual Assistant in some parts of the world, particularly in the United States, is an everyday fact. However, the concept is still relatively new in the UK but an increasing number of individuals are starting to choose this line of work as their full time career. It is at this point, I don't doubt, that many of you will be sitting there asking yourself what a Virtual Assistant - or VA - actually is. VAs are self-employed professional Personal Assistant... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Ron McNeil @ Saturday, 8th December 2007 @ 2:57 AM

People who don't want to take traditional photographs often decide to instead take art shots. These images are very artistic and quite fulfilling for the photographer to take. Most assume that art photography is only a hobby, and for some, it probably is best for it to be just a hobby. But you can make a lot of money when you sell prints online. In this article, we'll be going over the very basics of selling art prints online - you'll learn why to sell art prints online and tips f... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Helen Byrne @ Thursday, 6th December 2007 @ 4:44 PM

The virtual assistant industry is a booming one. However, if you are just starting out, you might be experiencing some concerns. Perhaps you are having a hard time getting new clients or maybe the long hours were not something you bargained for. Has the start-up process been slower than you thought it might be? There are many concerns that anyone new to the virtual assistant industry might have. Making your business a success must involve some really hard work on your part. Below ar... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Helen Byrne @ Thursday, 6th December 2007 @ 4:31 PM

Being a virtual assistant can be a very rewarding and lucrative career. However, finding clients who are interested in partnering with a virtual assistant and that are a good fit for your particular business can sometimes be a challenge. Depending on how you promote yourself, you may be sending out the wrong message as to the skills and abilities that you offer. Instead of listing many areas of expertise or services that you offer, it might be in your best interest to focus instead on... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Joshua Watson @ Tuesday, 4th December 2007 @ 2:28 PM

For many people, Google's Adsense publishing program is responsible for their very first taste of an online income. It may be pennies and cents but that first time you look in your account and see a credit is an exciting moment; the possibilities suddenly open up before you as you finally realize that all those stories of online businesses and internet income are based on truth. It is possible for anyone to earn money online. Yes, it is just pennies and cents, and it is sporadic if y... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Joshua Watson @ Tuesday, 4th December 2007 @ 2:23 PM

Companies are always interested in improving their products or services and one of the best ways of doing this is to interrogate either those who use their product or service, or those who potentially might do so. One way of achieving this is by producing and administering a survey. There are two main methods of conducting a survey: one way is for a researcher to personally interview members of their product or service's target market with a set of questions, the other is to allow members o... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Joshua Watson @ Tuesday, 4th December 2007 @ 2:22 PM

If someone told me they were going to design a car, my first question would be "what sort of car"? There is no generic car, there are sports cars, saloon cars, hatchbacks and commuter cars. The same goes for websites. And if you are thinking of designing your own site you need to make yourself aware of the kind of sites that are on the internet and the kind of information and content they represent. The first thing you should do on deciding to design your own website is to look at... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Ron McNeil @ Monday, 3rd December 2007 @ 8:38 PM

The beauty of photography is the opportunity it provides to those who take photographs. There is a wide array of possibilities for the photographer who is looking to make money taking pictures. Some may opt to take pictures of the beautiful sunset or mountains, while others like to hire themselves out to people to take photographs for them. Event photography is a very popular type of employment within the photography industry. Event photography software serves to make this job a bit easier. Not ... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Dave Kauppi @ Saturday, 1st December 2007 @ 12:52 AM

The Baby Boomers are retiring in large numbers over the next ten years and the impact on the economic landscape of America will be dramatic. This article will examine those trends and the likely impact on business valuations over the next several years. From a 40,000 foot view the number of businesses that change hands will mirror the number of baby boomers that are retiring. According to Federal Reserve's Survey of Consumer Finances, in 2001, 50,000 businesses changed hands. That nu... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Dwayne Garrett @ Friday, 30th November 2007 @ 9:10 PM

If you have your finger on the pulse of your business and are working towards creating demand or interest in your product, you will need to start prioritizing which goals are more important than others. When you are first starting a business, keep your eye on the bottom line. Anything that brings in sales is going to have a high priority. While it is nice to envision a site with a full discussion forum on it, if you haven't the traffic and no interest, you shouldn't prioritize ... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Suzanne Bucciarelli @ Thursday, 29th November 2007 @ 8:41 PM

Today I'm going to talk about using Google's Hottest Trends to your advantage to make quick money from your online business or blog. If you go to Google's Hot Trends page (www.google.com/trends/hottrends), you'll see 100 keywords listed in order of the most popular to least popular. This page shows you what people are actually searching for, and it is updated hourly. This can tell you what people are interested in, particularly now during the Christmas season when people do a... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Dave Kauppi @ Sunday, 25th November 2007 @ 12:33 AM

The sale of business is a challenging and difficult transaction with several complicated aspects. Whether it's the complete sale of a business or simply the sale of a partial ownership interest in a company, one of the most troubling issues created by this disposition is the manner in which capital gains and other taxes are addressed. There are not many options available to a business owner, and the few that are come accompanied by complex rules and regulations. There are also restrictions ... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Paul Sutherland @ Saturday, 24th November 2007 @ 12:30 PM

Your sleepless nights are paying off! You have worked really hard to get where you are today! You have slaved and sacrificed, but you can now say it was worth the effort. Your business has become a profitable venture, something you can truly be proud to have raised from a nagging idea to a venture that employs several people in the community. Go ahead. Give yourself a pat on the back! You deserve it! Now, do not forget the little people. Actually, no little people exist in your wor... more...