You've decided you're ready to start your own business, but what do you do first? There are so many things to consider when starting a small business - from the initial planning stages to the day-to-day tasks of running your company. It can seem overwhelming, but don't worry. Just go one step at a time and follow the tips discussed below. In this guide, you'll learn everything … [Read more...]
4 Low-Tech Action Steps to Implement When Starting a New Business
Business development and growth is a long-term project. The first thing a leader needs to remember when launching or growing a business is to embrace a healthy perspective and mindset. It’s all about how to use your time being productive rather than simply being busy. Being productive means that you tackled tasks that when completed, improved business in some way. Being busy … [Read more...]
Ready to Become a Solopreneur? Here Are 3 Steps to Get You Started
Tired of the 9-to-5 lifestyle? You may want to consider transitioning from employee to solopreneur. Just make sure you can manage the demands of being the visionary, brand ambassador, accountant, and technical specialist. A solopreneur is somebody who develops their own personal brand in order to market their products and services. They’re not creating a company to hire … [Read more...]
How to Transition into Entrepreneurship
So you want to start a business, but you don't yet have a game plan. Need some solid tips to get you started? You’ve come to the right place. For the purpose of this article, we’ll assume that you are working full-time right now and dreaming of having your own business. You know you have something to offer a client or customer (skills or products). You are not afraid of … [Read more...]
Should I Quit My Day Job When I Start My Own Business?
Many aspiring entrepreneurs dream about leaving their day jobs. Often, it’s the frustration and lack of passion for a day job that drives someone to want to start their own business in the first place. But opinion on this is divided. While many entrepreneurs will strongly advocate keeping your day job for as long as possible, others will tell you that your business will never … [Read more...]
21 Entrepreneurs Explain Why 2013 Is the Year to Start a Business
NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: Earlier this week, Women on Business asked if entrepreneurship is worth the risk. Now, it's time to take that question to the next step and ask if 2013 is the year you should start a business. Jeanette Mulvey of BusinessNewsDaily gathered responses to the question from 21 successful entrepreneurs, and their thoughts on launching a business in … [Read more...]