Most entrepreneurs who dream big simply don't have access to the kind of money it takes to realize their aspirations. Enter the professional investor community. But, in order to get investors to open up their checkbooks, you'll need to convince them that your idea is worthy and also be willing to subject yourself to increased scrutiny and give up a percentage of your company.
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http://www.inc.com/guides/2010/08/how-to-find-willing-investors.html?partner=newsletter_Startup
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http://blog.morebusiness.com/2012/03/online-shopping-7-tips-to-take-your-business-online
Owning a small or large business can cause a lot of stress and anxiety. Many business owners have to deal with a lot of stress and anxiety nowadays. It can be tough to own your own business and to be successful in what you do...
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As a business owner, you want to avoid capsizing. So here are five lessons you can learn from the Titanic's fate:
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"For this reason, our first question is always “Why do you need a site?,” not “What do you want on it?” At bottom your website is a marketing tool. For many businesses, it’s the only source of business. If done right, it can be a major part of yours..."
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Providing a first-rate benefits package for employees can be an important part of the recruitment and retention puzzle, especially for small businesses
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http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/219486
With women starting new businesses at twice the rate of men, and with women dominating the social media realm, I knew that there was no shortage of women tweeting about entrepreneurship.
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http://www.theworkathomewoman.com/25-most-influential-women-tweeting-about-entrepreneurship
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In order to build a viable business, columnist Norm Brodsky says that you need to exercise sound inventory control. Here's how. Plus: Get more tips on running your office and operations.
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http://www.inc.com/magazine/20110401/norm-brodsky-are-your-credit-card-bills-our-of-control.html
5 Steps to Part-Time Self-employment takes you through a series of exercises that will help you to evaluate your readiness and suitability for this form of part-time self-employment. It is comprised of 5 Sessions, each designed to support you in productively addressing the following entrepreneurial components.
Step 1: Self-Assessment
Am I suited for running my own business?
Step 2: Business Idea & Market Analysis
Do I have a viable business idea? Is there a market for my business idea?
Step 3: Cost & Income Forecasting
Do I have a realistic forecast of revenues and costs?
Step 4: Business Proposal
Can I explain my business idea so that it makes sense to others?
Step 5: Monitor Progress
Am I prepared to monitor and control operations once started?
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http://www.buzgate.org/8.0/nj/five_steps.html
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http://www.momsnetwork.com/howtomanuals/index.shtml
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"What can you do to make sure your business thrives even if the economy goes down the tubes again? Here are 10 ideas, from marketing and business-wealth expert Thor Harris, president of the PR firm Percepture and some from moi.."
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http://www.entrepreneur.com/blog/220205