Start Up Articles

Business » Entrepreneurship » Start Up | By Ricardy Banks @ Wednesday, 7th March 2007 @ 10:05 AM

You've seen the claims about massive amounts of money being made on the Internet. Are they true? YES! How can you get your share of this Internet wealth? The odds are against you. Over 90% of people who venture into the Internet to make money fail. Well, you need a plan or some sort of process that is proven and will work. If you work this plan and stay true to the process, your chances of success online will be much greater. This process works, but there is no guarantee tha... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship » Start Up | By Jennifer Lavoie @ Monday, 5th March 2007 @ 9:03 PM

Want To Work At Home? One of the most natural ideas if to become self employed. Do you dream of skipping the endless commute to work every day ... I know that giving up the 2 hour each way commute to work every day was a dream come true! Do wish you did not have to put up with your boss who would be lost without you ... don't even ask me about this one. If you answered yes, you might have what it takes to become self employed. Consider the ultimate perk of being... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship » Start Up | By Ben Franklin @ Thursday, 1st March 2007 @ 11:07 PM

Starting a business is a process that requires much planning. A business plan should be made mapping the future business. Starting a business includes many steps that will be explained. The first step in a business plan is deciding the nature of the business. A detailed description of products and services is the first part of a business plan. For a fishing shop, for instance, the products would be all the fishing rods and accessories. In addition to a detailed description of pro... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship » Start Up | By Kevin Sinclair @ Wednesday, 28th February 2007 @ 4:00 PM

You've seen the claims about massive amounts of money being made on the Internet. Are they true? YES! How can you get your share of this Internet wealth? The odds are against you. Over 90% of people who venture into the Internet to make money fail. Well, you need a plan or some sort of process that is proven and will work. If you work this plan and stay true to the process, your chances of success online will be much greater. This process works, but there is no guarantee that ... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship » Start Up | By Fred Hueston @ Tuesday, 20th February 2007 @ 4:44 PM

Do your homework or you may not make the grade! Fred: We recently received the following email from one of our listeners: Dear Fred and Lyna, For the past 20 years I have worked as an account executive for a major soft drink company; and frankly I am sick of it. I have been looking into owning my own business and have run across several franchise opportunities. Do you think a franchise is the way to go- or should I start out on my own? Lyna: more and... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship » Start Up | By Anna Woodward @ Monday, 12th February 2007 @ 12:39 PM

Maybe you've invented and hold the patent on a unique gadget that would sell like hotcakes ... if you only could get it on the market without going broke in the process. Perhaps you've been inspired with a marketing idea - or know, with your background and experience, that you simply could do something much better than companies offering a similar service in your area - but the cost and headaches of opening a business are keeping your dreams just that ... dreams. If so, then he... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship » Start Up | By PAUL BOWLEY @ Sunday, 11th February 2007 @ 3:47 PM

When I think of work-at-home, I have a very pleasant picture in mind. I see myself enjoying the comforts of home as my work environment. For others, work-at-home conjures up pictures of spending extra time with family . . . or maybe setting aside a little extra money for a nice vacation . . . or even a vacation home. Still others understand that their computer is really a remarkable instrument of extra income . . . a cash cow! Let's face it. If you can use your computer to ... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship » Start Up | By PAUL BOWLEY @ Sunday, 11th February 2007 @ 3:15 PM

Extra retirement cash may not mean much to you . . . unless you're retired! Unless you're retirement cash flow hasn't lived up to your plans. Or you have some unanticipated extra expenses. Or you're not able to take that Caribbean cruise or special vacation you had hoped for. There are lot's of reasons why earning some extra retirement cash makes a lot of sense that go way beyond fattening your wallet. I was speaking to a retiree recently who told me tha... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship » Start Up | By Kevin Muir @ Saturday, 10th February 2007 @ 12:20 AM

Starting a small business is an exciting endeavor. But it requires a great deal of hard work, dedication, knowledge and sometimes even luck. If you are thinking about starting a new business, spend some time researching the industry you wish to pursue. You also must find out how to run a business. This includes how to advertise it and, most importantly, how to finance your start-up. By getting information and understanding what you need to do before you open your doors, you will increase your ch... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship » Start Up | By Kevin Muir @ Thursday, 8th February 2007 @ 12:27 AM

Do you have a great idea for a business, but are unsure what steps to take to make your entrepreneurial dream a reality? The amount of startup materials overwhelms many people thinking about starting a business. However, there are business books that you should read before you embark on your journey of business ownership. Check out the following four business books: The McGraw-Hill Guide to Starting Your Own Business: A Step-By-Step Blueprint for the First-Time Entrepreneur, by St... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship » Start Up | By Kevin Muir @ Wednesday, 7th February 2007 @ 10:56 AM

When starting a business from home, you'll find that becoming the sole proprietor is the easiest choice to make. This means that you are 100% responsible for every part of the business, including the administrative decisions and the debts that you may owe. It has many benefits apart from the sheer control it gives you over the business. You aren't accountable to anyone other than yourself. And you don't have to seek out legal services or file a lot of paperwork l... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship » Start Up | By Susanna Strandberg @ Tuesday, 6th February 2007 @ 2:56 PM

Inspired by the huge successes of young entrepreneurs, many Americans are now aspiring to run their own business empire. What's more, the need to nurture these skills from an early age has compelled parents to strongly encourage entrepreneurship development amongst their children. Thus, they become more attuned to knowledge and information on how to nurture these skills, and even implement daily activities which aim to develop these skills from pre-school onwards. Indeed, the emphasi... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship » Start Up | By Kevin Sinclair @ Tuesday, 30th January 2007 @ 12:54 AM

When a person comes online, they are generally looking for information and resources. Many people are searching for a way to make money online and therein lies the setup for an unhealthy partnering of newbie and Internet savvy scam artist. Everyone that has been online for a while and has set up a business needs to market that business to pay their bills and to grow their business. However, the Internet seems to be in need of growing a "conscience" when it comes to the ebooks, the... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship » Start Up | By Kevin Muir @ Friday, 26th January 2007 @ 7:25 PM

If you feel enslaved by your current job, you are not alone. You dream of being your own boss. Instead of grinding away at the demeaning tasks of your current job, you could be building a business of your own. If that's the case, why don't you quit your job and start that business right away? The answer is that most workers depend on their paycheck. Just like the High School graduate who says he will get a degree after he makes some money, you get caught in a financial trap.... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship » Start Up | By Kevin Muir @ Thursday, 18th January 2007 @ 4:31 PM

After the tinsel, fruit cakes and fast paced holiday season, here you are, left with your New Year's resolutions. But around this time, many prospective entrepreneurs reconsider their resolution of opening a new business. They look at the time and effort needed to start a business and feel overwhelmed. And the reward for doing that hard work appears far away in the distant future. They procrastinate. This is just the wrong thing to do. Many business owners do not know ... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship » Start Up | By Paul Megan @ Tuesday, 16th January 2007 @ 12:47 PM

Let's say you want to explore a lucrative home-based internet business opportunity. Why? Well, you realize it's time to do something with your life besides working for someone else. You'd like to be your own boss. You'd rather line your own pockets than your bosses'. And, to be honest, you wouldn't mind working from home in your pajamas if you wanted to. Thousands of folks just like you have gotten excited about running their own home-based interne... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship » Start Up | By Paul Megan @ Monday, 15th January 2007 @ 5:59 PM

Among other wonders it can do, your computer is a fabulous cash machine. It's ready to make you extra cash! You're not afraid, are you? OK. You've got this great computer with all the bells and whistles. But most people don't realize that they also have a marvelous cash machine as well. Or if they do, they think it's way to expensive and complicated to get involved in an home-based internet business. But, what if I told you that with a minimal investmen... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship » Start Up | By Kevin Muir @ Friday, 12th January 2007 @ 1:45 PM

The glittering ball drops in Times Square, the champagne flows, and everyone is singing "Auld Lang Syne" in celebration of the New Year. This is the time of year when many start to think about their desire to start a business. The inherent optimism of a New Year offers the budding entrepreneur a brilliant hope for the future. For some people, the idea takes shape in the form of a specific business they have long considered, something that is a real passion in their minds. For o... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship » Start Up | By Steve Seah @ Tuesday, 9th January 2007 @ 2:48 PM

Most of the discussions start with the question, "How can you be an entrepreneur?" and "What should be done to be a successful entrepreneur?" but the first question that must be dealt with is "Why do you want to be an entrepreneur?" Do you really want to be an entrepreneur? This is the first question that must be asked by anyone and everyone before thinking of starting any business venture? This is the moot question. And yes, first of all you would have to understand who ... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship » Start Up | By Steve Vickers @ Thursday, 4th January 2007 @ 10:27 AM

Your dream of starting an internet home based business is finally coming true. You have a plan to get a website established and hosted. You have a monetization model in place (affiliate marketing, promoting your own product, or becoming an info-preneur). Your dream of firing your boss is within your grasp! Now how do you do it without going broke? Answer: Money Management. You need to keep tabs on any fees you may be paying for particular services. Follow this easy re... more...