Are you a solopreneur? One of the newest words in the small business dictionary, a solopreneur is simply a person that does everything for their business. They are the provider, the bookkeeper, the marketing professional, and the person who empties the trash. Because solopreneurs often operate from their homes, the structure of the business is […]
When you’re a new business owner, every dollar you spend has to provide a return on your investment. One of those expenses is the registration of your company. While it may be one of those expenses that seem largely unnecessary during the beginning stages of your business, this is far from true. Here’s why:
Starting a new corporation puts you in charge of your own destiny. Success is largely based upon planning, knowledge, and effort. Because the challenges that confront an entrepreneur are perpetual, finding someone who has traveled that road before you is extremely valuable. This is why finding a mentor will avoid being lonely at the top.
If you’re going to start a business, will it be full or part time? Many new business owners will start out running their business as a part-time operation, even though the ultimate goal may be for it to be a full-time endeavor.
The beginning of a new year brings about many activities but one of those is New Year’s resolutions. In America and all over the world there are people who dream of owning their own business but they either don’t have their homework done or haven’t stepped out of their comfort zone to try it. In […]
What’s your reason for not getting your business off the ground yet? Too many of life’s obstacles being placed in your way? Joi Sumpton was once where you might be right now. She had dreams of working for herself instead of somebody else but nothing seemed right and real life obstacles routinely got in the […]
It’s not for everybody but many dream of being able to work from home. If that’s you, don’t jump in without all of the facts. We’ve put together a list of things you should know before getting started.
If you have the next great idea that hasn’t yet gotten off the ground, you may need some help but that help is difficult to get. In order to attract seed money from investors, you need to know what they’re looking for. Here are seven thoughts to consider before scheduling your first investor meeting.