Face The Fear, Ladies By Debbie Burgin

Okay, I’ll begin by telling you that I’ve been divorced for about 5 years, have an amazing family and by anyone’s standards, I have a wonderful l

How to Start a Franchise By Kevin McNally

Franchising InformationFranchise oppotunities are all around us today. You may pop into Starbucks for coffee and then head for lunch at Ma

New Rules By Helaine Iris

Last week I was working with one of my small business clients, a bright and dynamic woman who’s passionate about positioning her artisan business

Are You An Entrepreneur? By Fred DiUlus

With all the buzz about everybody being an entrepreneur these days wouldn't it be nice if you could really find out if you have what it takes?

Go Slow to Go Fast - Why Over 80% Of High Tech Startups Fail And What To Do About It By Dave Chase

With billions of dollars of venture capital residing down the street on Sand Hill Road, two Stanford professors are attempting to answer a fundam

The Use of Common Stock in Venture Capital Transactions By Dave Lavinsky

When raising capital for a business venture, a company can either raise debt capital, equity capital or a combination of the two. Debt capital is

Six Steps to Guarantee Your Business Success By Rhiannon Williamson

Many of us slave away for years for one uninspiring company after another and dream of the day when we can sack the boss and go it alone.I

Why Most CEOs & Entrepreneurs Fail? By Chet Holmes

Times are tough. The economy is in a constant state of upheaval. Is your company doing better than most? Are you placing greater emphasis on p

The Perfect Little Coffee Shop: Are You Afraid of Failure? Are You Letting that Failure Cripple You By Ruth Bird

Ah, coffee, the drink of choice when I want to share a special moment with friends, when I want to sit and ponder life or when I want a moment al

Territory Limitations Policies for Franchised Companies By Lance Winslow

All franchised companies must have Territory Limitations to maintain the peace within their systems. Often the unspoken ethics of territory limit

Do You Want to Just Survive or Thrive? (Part 1) By Jayce McMeeken

You’ve probably heard this, or maybe you will relate to this personally. Have you ever arrived somewhere and wondered, “How did I get here?” or “

Documenting Partnerships in Your Business Plan By Dave Lavinsky

Forging partnerships to improve market penetration has become commonplace, particularly for “new economy” businesses. And, most companies proudly

The 7 Major Reasons Businesses Fail and How to Overcome Them By Bill Dueease

This year, over 800,000 of the approximately 2,000,000 start up businesses will fail!Nearly 1,000,000 of those remaining will fail within

The Term Sheet’s Role in Raising Venture Capital By Dave Lavinsky

Entrepreneurs and companies who are seeking venture capital often negotiate with one or more venture capital firms on a number of important issue

How A Woman Became A Successful Bill Collector In A "Man's Industry" And How You Can Too! By Michelle Dunn

I have worked in the credit industry for over 17 years now. When I first started out, I only knew a very few women in the industry. That number

Entrepreneurial Business Plan The Down And Dirty Way By Suzan Fiskin

Does the idea of running your own business sound exciting? Do you have a business up and running and want to take it to the next level?A

Pre-Money vs. Post-Money Valuation By Dave Lavinsky

When a company decides that it must raise capital, a key question that must be answered is how much the company is worth. For example, if the bus

My Nemisis By Jan Verhoeff

Living in the twilight zone has its advantages. In the early days of starting my business, I found the limitations of living in a rural area to

When Your Business Feels Like an Arranged Marriage By Cathy Goodwin

Q. I was laid off six months ago. Jobs in my field are scarce so I moved to a new town to start a home business. People have paid me for ever

Two Types of Business Plan Executive Summaries By Dave Lavinsky

Companies seeking capital often ask how long the Executive Summary of their business plan should be. The answer depends upon the use of the summa

Profile of Women Leaders By Mirjana Radovic,Ph.D

Leadership is based on two words, "pressure and support"and that the leadership is the power to influence people to move in a direction that you

The Ideal Length of Your Business Plan By Dave Lavinsky

How long should a business plan be? A business plan needs to be whatever length is required to excite the investor, prove that management truly u

How To Start a New Business By Tomkin Coleman

While it is tempting to just leap into a new business because of it’s exciting possibilities, a few key planning points will vastly increase your

Financing Your Business By Tim Whiston

Anyone who is serious about making some money is already very well aware of the fact that it takes some type of investment to make this happen. I

Determine Your Niche & Be Successful By Amy Andrews

What’s a niche?Dictionary.com provides a great, twofold definition:“A situation or activity specially suited to a person’s

Could a Non-Profit Structure Be Right for Your Business? By Jillian Coleman Wheeler

If you have a business idea, or an idea for a service for your community, there's one decision you must make early on: are you going to structur

CHINESE TAKE-OUT: Oriental Business Principles Demystified For Online Enterprises By Gunnar Berglund

“The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.” - ConfuciusChines

The Danger Of Negative Thinking By Kevin Quigley

As you have shown an interest in starting a business of your own it would be safe to assume that you want to change your life. You want more mo

Entrepreneurs Ask: As a Novice Entrepreneur, How Can I Feel Less Overwhelmed? By Charlon Bobo

Great question! Overwhelm is very common even among the most veteran entrepreneurs, so take solace in the fact that you are not alone. With the

Ex-Yankee Pitcher Pitches Barter As Powerful Business Tool By Robert B. Meyer

Mission Viejo, CA - June 14, 2005 - Bob Meyer, a former major league pitcher in the 1960s who signed four-consecutive major league contracts with