If you’re looking for a controversy that ranks as high as some of the best debates in American history you’re going to have to look somewhere but what we have here is a controversy none the less. Some experts believe that every business startup should have a business plan. Not only is it good to […]
Individuals become entrepreneurs at all ages and start businesses from a limitless number of unlikely ideas. Justin Gold started an especially successful business but the process began more as accident than by design.
The perfect way to remove a large portion of the risk involved in a business startup is to not go all-in at the beginning. If your startup allows for opening the business on a part time basis, that’s the perfect way to grow your business without risking your current career and your finances.
The right brand sold in a carefully selected location leads to business success even in a staid industry saturated with traditional operators. This is the lesson learned by Barbara Hoffmann, who owns Green Acres, a small chain of stores in the Midwest selling organic and natural foods.
“You’re a failure!” Those are the words that we all try to avoid in everything we do but an entrepreneur that fears failure is probably in the wrong line of work. While they aren’t listing their failures on their resume, most entrepreneurs have tasted defeat at least once in their career and likely more often […]
A recent report released found the small businesses and business startups account for nearly all of the job growth in the United States in May. The snapshot of the state of employment in the country first starts with the monthly non-farm payrolls report released on the first Friday of each month. This gives an overall […]
As you plan the launch of your business startup, are you finding yourself in a little bit of sticker shock when it comes to credit card processing fees? Monthly fees, plus a percentage of each transaction, statement fees, and the purchase of terminals and other equipment can quickly take a significant bite out of your […]
Every new business needs money. Whether you’re just starting a business or have plans to open your doors in the near future, you’re likely a little short on money but full of dreams and ideas.