Entrepreneurship Articles

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Acey Gaspard @ Wednesday, 23rd January 2008 @ 3:24 PM

Deadlines are important in the business world. You, as a businessperson, must be strict about deadlines. Larry thought differently. He was to have 20 manuals printed and binded for 9:30 Monday morning. Larry had a little problem: his binding machine broke down and he was unable to repair it. So Larry thought, "Well, it's not my fault." He tried to get a replacement, but that would take three business days. Larry explained this to the customer when he came in for his materials... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Riley Bennett @ Thursday, 17th January 2008 @ 7:30 PM

Incentive Marketing is a relatively new entity on the web however, it has been rumored that incentive marketing is actually declining. In reality though, Incentive marketing is spreading like wildfire on the internet. This increasingly popular entity provides many great benefits for consumers and marketers alike. Just one such benefit for savvy marketers who utilize incentive marketing is that it is an excellent way to increase customer loyalty. When you offer your customers or potential... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Dave Kauppi @ Thursday, 17th January 2008 @ 2:56 PM

How much are you expecting when you sell your business? I always ask this question of our clients. The answers are as different as the businesses. "We need $5 million to give us the type of retirement we want. We have invested $2 million in the product. Our investors have put in $3 million so far. It should sell for $5 million. I heard that xyz Company got $30 million for their company." Well, my response to my clients doesn't necessarily endear me to them, but it is the truth. The... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Cathy Goodwin @ Friday, 11th January 2008 @ 5:03 PM

Professionals -- coaches, consultants, financial planners -- want to help their clients. They also realize that clients often cannot imagine what service delivery feels like, let alone appreciate the benefits. So their offer all kinds of freebies to generate leads, convert visitors and attract clients: sample sessions, get-acquainted calls, bonus gifts, introductory and CDs. Being generous, they often toss off a free offer because "everybody does it." Free offers can be a r... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Acey Gaspard @ Friday, 11th January 2008 @ 11:02 AM

Getting up is tough after you take a fall in your business. Some unexpected event that throws you off track can easily keep you off track unless you get right back up. Even the most optimistic of us loses faith, energy, and interest. It happens to the best of us. It's just like a boxing match: if you go down longer than the count of ten, you're out. So the best you can do is to get up quickly! Never give up. When giving up is not a choice, then you do things differently. You... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Suzanne Bucciarelli @ Wednesday, 9th January 2008 @ 1:57 AM

No really ... I'm serious! Is anyone else tired of all the "Gurus" and their "Make Big Money Fast" ebooks that run anywhere from $49 to $197 for a bunch of rehashed or should I say regurgitated garbage? I'm not saying that it's not possible to make money online. I am saying that the Gurus are using the desire that people have to work for themselves and achieve their financial goals by selling them one piece of crap ebook after another -- all with the same Bi... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Scott Johns @ Monday, 7th January 2008 @ 10:46 PM

Entrepreneurs definitely dont have a monopoly on how to earn cash fast. The dreams of turning small money into a vast financial empire have always existed in one form or another. The global economy and the Internet have created a new genre of entrepreneurs. However, the stock market has always had its own entrepreneurs. The stock market is also full of individuals wanting to experience large returns from a great idea or investment. Entrepreneurs definitely know how to dream up an idea an... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Christine Kloser @ Monday, 7th January 2008 @ 9:49 PM

Have you ever wondered why some people succeed and others fail? Maybe you're discouraged that your colleague's phone is ringing off the hook and your phone hasn't rung in weeks (or months). Believe me; I know what it's like to be there. For years, I used to look all around me and see abundant success for others... and wonder if it was ever going to happen for me. Deep down inside, my Divine Self, knew the answer was a resounding, "YES!". But, on the surface, so... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Reese Leyva @ Thursday, 3rd January 2008 @ 10:44 PM

If you're a small business owner or entrepreneur, one of your biggest obstacles is probably finding enough time. Lucky for you, everybody gets the same amount! So all you have to do is figure out how highly productive people use time management and you're home free. Here's what I learned from the extremely successful entrepreneurs I've had the privilege of working with. 1) Create windows of time. If you're an entrepreneur, you have a lot to do. All the ... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Obinna Heche @ Thursday, 27th December 2007 @ 10:05 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 Melanie Benson Strick @ Wednesday, 26th December 2007 @ 8:47 PM

I was recently listening to a podcast by Todd Bockman, the Millionaire Coach, on Attitudes for Success. He was telling a story about how he encountered some people on a forum who were whining about their down-trodden luck and offered to help them "for free" to get them on the right track. Thinking he was doing a good deed, Todd was shocked to find that not only did they turn him down but they began to clobber him and suggest he was just trying to sell them something. Wow! This is ... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Kendall SummerHawk @ Wednesday, 26th December 2007 @ 8:45 PM

What motivates people to hire you? The answer can be summed up in one simple word. Connection. Why? Because connection is rooted in emotion, and we all make our buying decisions based on emotions. Most women entrepreneurs mistakenly focus on explaining how they deliver their services. If you've been reading this Ezine for a while, then you know that our potential clients don't care about service details. What they DO care about is: *Can they trust you? *Do yo... more...

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...