Small Business Entrepreneur - Home Based, Rich, And Happy By Martin Thomas

Larissa researched many home based possibilities for entrepreneurial success. She encountered MLM marketing, envelope stuffing, online surveys an

The Entrepreneur Business Idea That Makes You Rich By Martin Thomas

Ideas are the fundamental building block of wealth. An idea carried out with skill can become the ultimate source of your own rapid fortune. The

How Turn A Franchise Agreement To Your Advantage By Martin Truman

Deciding to buy a Franchise is a huge decision. Once you have convinced yourself that franchising suits your character and business aspirations,

S Corporation vs. LLC: Which is Better? By Stephen Nelson

"S Corporation or LLC?" is a common question for new business owners. I have several people call me each week asking this. I always tell

Take a Chance and Start Your Own Business! By Mike Wyman

It’s likely that most of us dream about someday owning our own, self sufficient business. These days, more people than ever are achieving that d

Starting a Concierge Service By Randy Wilson

Starting a concierge service is a great way to become your own boss and take command of your financial future. A growing number of people

Enter the Corporate Business World by Renting a Business Center By Casey Sung

If you are opening a new business office in a large city, you're probably overwhelmed by the tasks ahead. Not only are there start-up costs to c

Franchise Opportunity – Questions To Ask The Franchisor - #33 By Dennis Schooley

Finding The Right FranchiseWhether it’s hamburgers, pizza, telecom, coffee, Internet, muffler parts, or seniors’ services, there are Franc

Buying A Business – 10 Important Items You Need To Know By Peter Siegel

80% of all business buyers never end up buying a business! Many factors contribute to this statistic, but by following the points below, you shou

A Baseball Player as an Entrepreneurial Role Model By Geoff Ficke

Watching the Chicago White Sox win the World Series for the first time since 1917, I was struck again how wondrous this beautiful sport still can

Does My New Product Idea Really Have Legs? By Geoff Ficke

My firm looks at hundreds of new product ideas, concepts and inventions every year. Many have great potential. When reviewing these opportunities

The Entrepreneurial Spirit Burns Brighter Than Ever By Geoff Ficke

During a recent quick business trip to New York City a normal, everyday travel occurrence ignited a recurring observation I enjoy more and more f

Essential Factors for Success in Business By Lata Tokhi

Business is not only about money. Money may be the lubricant which makes all parts function with ease, but there are other factors also which spe

Keeping the Books: Have-to and Ought-to By John Vinturella

Many feel that once an entrepreneur has gotten a business up and going, they are bored by operating the business and ready to move on to their ne

Later Stages of Entrepreneurial Financing By John Vinturella

The later Stages of Entrepreneurial Financing are often called the Third, and Harvest stages. They are briefly described with Status, Tasks, and

Early Stages of Entrepreneurial Financing By John Vinturella

Your business plan should show how much money you will need, if it should be debt or equity, and at what stage or time period it's needed to acco

Should I Buy an Existing Business? By John Vinturella

One option in going into business is to buy a going operation. The advantage over starting from scratch is, of course, that there are more facts

Private Practice Building: Freedom from Boredom in Our Work By Jeff Herring

Each Monday morning as I drive to the office here in Tallahassee, Florida, I glance at the drivers next to me and try to pick out the ones that l

Getting Ready to Seek Investors By John Vinturella

Entrepreneurial ventures are constantly in the market for new capital. Experienced entrepreneurs realize that the financing of companies is done

Private Practice Building: Freedom from Having a Job By Jeff Herring

"The more you want to do something the less it seems like work" - Hugh PratherThis is a quote from poet Hugh Prat

Building Your Ideal Practice: Freedom to Live Out Your Calling By Jeff Herring

I believe each one of us has shown up on the planet with a purpose.This is sometimes referred to as our calling.Our purpose or call

Building Your Ideal Practice: Freedom to Be Creative with What is Inside You By Jeff Herring

So many people tell me that they could never do anything other than meet with clients.They could not imagine having any products to offer

Financing Purchase of a Business By John Vinturella

Should you decide to buy an existing business, several factors enter into consideration of how to finance it. Let us discuss the most important o

Measuring the Performance of an Early-Stage Business By John Vinturella

Venture capital backed businesses often have as a major objective getting on the "fast track," that is, seeking very rapid growth toward a liquid

Why Should You Have a Business Vision? By Joanne Victoria

Remember when you first started your new business? You were excited and raring to go! You printed business cards, you created a business name and

Franchise Failures, Why Does it Happen? By Lance Winslow

It is a widely known fact that the failure rates in small businesses in America are quite high. The American Dream of owning one’s business is no

The Four Business Building Tools By Mark Wardell

When was the last time you were so impressed by a business that you just had to tell someone about it? Sadly, it’s probably been a while, but if

Choosing a Business Opportunity - Getting Started in Your Own By Rick Hendershot

Millions of people are desperate to escape the 9 to 5 grind. One popular alternative is to look for a business opportunity that turns you from a

Know When to Quit By Tim Whiston

We are constantly bombarded with the "never give up" mentality. Every sponsor, coach, and mentor is quick to remind us that we can do it if we ju

Equity Raising Strategies, Myths, and Cold, Hard Facts By John Vinturella

Start-ups and early stage companies are generally not attractive to institutional investors. Even in today's favorable climate, start-ups are bas