Entrepreneurship

Book review: Internet Riches

Posted October 11, 2008 - 04:30 by Philip Brewer

Entrepreneurship

Cover of Internet Riches

If you've never considered starting an internet business--but now that I mention it, it seems like a good idea--this is the book for you. If you've considered starting an internet business--but you've done no serious thinking about how to approach actually doing it--this is an excellent book. If you've already got an internet business, or you're otherwise familiar with one's inner workings, I'm afraid you won't find a lot in this book that you don't already know.

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6 Small Business Pitfalls, and How to Avoid Them: PART TWO

Posted October 1, 2008 - 17:31 by Nora Dunn

Entrepreneurship

business land

Today, we’ll take a look at the remaining two (ultimately the most involved and arguably the most important) strategies for success in your small business.

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6 Small Business Pitfalls, and How to Avoid Them: PART ONE

Posted September 26, 2008 - 16:08 by Nora Dunn

Entrepreneurship

small business is big business

The world of small business is vast and rife with pitfalls. The opportunities are as great as the hazards, and no matter which way you slice it, running a small business takes a lot of hard work and tenacity.
But it doesn’t have to be all bad: by knowing where the typical traps lay and how to avoid them, you can soar to great heights with your business.

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Family Businesses - The World's Second Oldest Business Model

Posted September 4, 2008 - 05:11 by Mary Webber

Entrepreneurship, Small Business Resource Center

Family Businesses... when your CEO is the brother Mom always loved best! Family businesses are the backbone of the American economy, but they also face special challenges. Learn more about how to overcome those challenges AND where to find help...

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Eco-Capitalism - How to make money from garbage

Posted August 28, 2008 - 15:54 by Xin Lu

Green Living, Entrepreneurship, Small Business Resource Center

Most of us probably have sold a few bottles and cans and got a couple dollars, but could you believe that some people have made millions or even billions of dollars from trash? Here are some stories of these innovative and garbage loving entrepreneurs.

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Create a Business Plan by Answering 4 Simple Questions

Posted July 28, 2008 - 03:05 by Greg Go

Entrepreneurship, Small Business Resource Center

your first business plan

There are a lot of would be entrepreneurs out there with a great idea, but are afflicted with Business Plan Paralysis. Instead of shipping product, they're "working" on their plan, doing more "research", or "thinking about it". If you're perpetually in planning mode instead of execution mode, there's good news! You really only have to answer these 4 simple questions to have a basic working plan.

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Money to start your business--without banks or saving

Posted June 27, 2008 - 07:25 by Philip Brewer

Small Business Resource Center, Entrepreneurship

Tree roots and rock

Suppose you and your friends all want to start small businesses. You've all got money coming in, you're all in a position to save up some capital, but it would take you a year to all save up enough--and you'd rather not wait. There's a solution to this problem that's so obvious its been reinvented all over the world.

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Effective Networking in a One-Horse Town

Posted June 24, 2008 - 20:18 by Linsey Knerl

Small Business Resource Center, Entrepreneurship, Career Building

Whether you freelance, run a small business, or just need some good, solid contacts for future career opportunities, networking can be the difference between being successful and barely making it. So what do you do when you’re living and working from Small Town, USA (population 1800)?

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16 Ways To Get Money For Your Business

Posted June 14, 2008 - 10:26 by Julie Rains

Entrepreneurship, Small Business Resource Center

one hundred dollar bills

Former kid entrepreneur and now Chief Executive Officer of iContact (an email marketing company), Ryan Allis, has lots of ideas for getting money to grow a business. He’s got real-world experience, which he shares in his book "Zero to One Million: How I Built A Company to $1 Million in Sales... And How You Can, Too." Using Ryan's expertise as a guide, I’ll tell you about ways, simple to sophisticated, to get money for your business.

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Outsourcing Your Life, and Creating New Businesses

Posted May 27, 2008 - 03:56 by Nora Dunn

Small Business Resource Center, Entrepreneurship

outsourcing

How much is your time worth? What if you could find a way to have more quality time, less work, and possibly a higher income? Or - what if you need a new business idea, but don't know where to start? You may want to start outsourcing for both.

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