"...To help this process, here are 10 essential things you need to know about running a successful business. Use it as a checklist to make sure your thinking and your business plan are on the right track, or if you need to get more information, strategic education or clarity for yourself on your overall vision, your market, or your product or service."
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http://www.entrepreneur.com/startingabusiness/startupbasics/startupbasicscolumnistbradsugars/article204982.html
Every young entrepreneur is strapped for cash yet looking for all the same products and services that big companies use. It is important to look professional yet also squeeze every penny when starting out. Here are 11 tools that will help you do both in the startup days of your venture.
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http://under30ceo.com/11-free-tools-every-young-entrepreneur-must-use
This post is part of a new series on Market Mommy, Achieving $uccess. These posts detail the journey these mom entrepreneurs have taken to reach sales of six figures and beyond. How do they balance it all? What strategies have worked for them? What advice do they have for you, the new mom entrepreneur?
Read through the complete list of women being profiled here
http://www.marketmommy.com/blog/tag/achieving-uccess
"When you look over the following options, keep in mind how much your current insurance costs you. Even if your employer pays the full amount for your policy, it is part of your compensation; if you did not have it you would be able to have a larger salary. Chances are you are paying at least part of the premium, with it being deducted from your paycheck."
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While using social media can be an effective marketing idea for startup companies on a small budget, executing them isn't always foolproof. Falling victim to any of the common flubs can end up damaging your business's reputation and chances for success.
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http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/220640
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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http://wemagazineforwomen.com/dealing-with-anxieties-stresses-of-managing-your-own-business/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=facebook
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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http://www.entrepreneur.com/blog/223339?cm_mmc=Newsletters-_-BOTW-_-042012-_-HowtoStopYourBusinessFromSinkingLiketheTitanic
"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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http://www.marketingprofs.com/short-articles/2541/keeping-loyal-customers-loyal
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http://blog.morebusiness.com/2011/06/do-you-need-to-protect-your-copyrights-and-trademarks
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