Posted November 5, 2009 - 07:00 by Xin Lu
Entrepreneurship
In Becoming a Category of One, business consultant Joe Calloway writes about how companies can successfully beat their competition by creating their own category of business and being the only one in it. I feel that many business leaders would benefit by reading this book, and as a consumer I feel that the world would be a better place if all businesses applied the lessons in this book.
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Posted October 23, 2009 - 05:00 by Bob Lotich
Technology, Making Extra Cash, Entrepreneurship
I can recall thinking that the internet was all fun to play with, but I didn’t see the big picture of how it would so drastically change the world that we live in. Luckily, all these changes present tremendous opportunities for business and new ways of making money!
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Posted October 22, 2009 - 07:00 by Greg Go
Small Business Resource Center, Entrepreneurship
Improving your business is critical to staying afloat and growing. Here are some resources out there that will sharpen your skills, improve your offerings and allow you to grow your business.
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Posted October 8, 2009 - 12:42 by Greg Go
Small Business Resource Center, Entrepreneurship
Let's be honest: running a small business is not an easy task. And even the most successful business owners have had their fair share of blunders. Here are some of the biggest mistakes that prominent business owners have made, and the lessons they've learned.
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Posted September 30, 2009 - 04:53 by Charissa Arsaoui
Entrepreneurship
Rather than face an untimely layoff, why not join millions of savvy entrepreneurs and start a business of your own? Here’s how someone with no capital can create their own schedule and run a successful business venture in their living room.
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Posted September 28, 2009 - 07:58 by Lynn Truong
Small Business Resource Center, Entrepreneurship
Employee incentive programs are popular, if only because they are prolific. Though conventional wisdom tells us otherwise, many will argue that these programs are not just ineffective, they are detrimental. Before deciding to implement an incentive program for your small business, let's look at the top 10 myths about them.
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Posted September 19, 2009 - 07:00 by Julie Rains
Entrepreneurship
Wondering how to use creative talents to pay the bills now and build for retirement later? Last week, I spoke with Texas wildflower artist Linda Calvert Jacobson about what works for her. I'll share her strategies so that you can find ways to invest your talents.
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Posted September 14, 2009 - 09:00 by Joshua Ritchie
Entrepreneurship
Many people have great excuses for not starting a business: I need a great idea. I don't have a business plan. It takes money to make money. Learn the truth about these myths and why they shouldn't hold you back.
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Posted September 10, 2009 - 09:00 by Nora Dunn
Small Business Resource Center, Entrepreneurship
As an entrepreneur, you would think that precluding certain types of customers in favor of a smaller – but specialized – market would be akin to shooting yourself in the foot. But it’s not, and this article gives you a three-step process to specialize within your own business and reap the rewards.
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Posted September 3, 2009 - 05:00 by Julie Rains
Making Extra Cash, Entrepreneurship
My tween son went to a Lego camp this summer so that he could learn robotics, something I wasn’t sure I could teach him since his technical skills typically surpass mine. My initial fascination was with the computer programming aspect of the camp. Then, I became intrigued with the idea of running a summer camp as a side business. So, I spoke with seasoned camp directors about how they turned summer weeks into extra income. Here's a road map for a summer camp business.
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