College is kicking off for students across the country and that means dorm rooms and college classrooms are again full. College isn’t all about studying and attending class. Some students will put their down-time to use on less than productive endeavors but some are putting their time to better use: They’re building a business.
Is there a difference between the self employed and entrepreneurs? According to a study released by the New America Foundation, the answer is, yes. The study suggests that the amount of small businesses forming in America is actually falling although statistics show that new business formations are on the rise.
When an idea strikes that might become the foundation for starting a new company, teaming with a friend is often a sure way to trigger the launch. Entrepreneurs that team together help each other cover all the details.
It’s another fine showing for the United States in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Once the games end and the world forgets about the Olympics for the next two years, many of these athletes will return to what most people would call, normal life. They have families, jobs, and dreams that don’t just include […]
A company is unlikely to have any complaints about its pricing when saving customers more money than the fees charged. This is the business model of ValueAppeal.com. The website delivers instant access to information that helps determine if your property tax assessment is excessive.
Some people may not want to do business with your new startup but not because you’ve done anything wrong. Do you find safety in size? Some consumers like dealing with larger businesses with decades of experience because they believe they’ll receive more reliable service and competitive pricing. Before calling they’ll go online to see just […]
Not all of the key elements to success for a new company are based upon measurements of market size and unit profit margins. Sometimes the pivotal factor is simply the personal touch of an entrepreneur.
Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban knows a thing or two about starting a business. Like so many of the well-known success stories, Cuban had a string of failed career choices before finally starting a business from scratch and later selling it making him an instant millionaire. Also like so many stories, he lived what might be […]