How to Start a Business in 4 Simple Steps

October 27, 2014

4 Steps
To many inexperienced entrepreneurs starting a business seems like a daunting task. After all, there are so many items to take care of before you can even open the doors for business. This enormity of challenge turns off many would be entrepreneurs from even giving it a try. In my view, this could be a mistake. While there is no doubt that starting a business requires lot of hard work, along with little bit of luck, with the right planning and preparation it is possible to achieve your dream. The key is to break the challenge in smaller tasks and tackle them one at a time. Here are 4 steps that will guide you through the process of starting a business.

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Starting a business? Read this FAQ First

October 25, 2014

Business Start
So you have decided to take destiny in your own hands, become your own boss and, hopefully, have a few people working for you. Daunting prospect, isn’t it? Setting out on your first entrepreneurial venture is an exciting but scary time, so we’ve got some help with the answers to a few frequently asked questions.

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Starting a Business? 3 Reasons to Work with a Franchise

October 13, 2014

Franchise
For many individuals, being an entrepreneur is a lifelong dream. Being able to own and manage a business, becoming your own boss, and have a potential income stream for years to come all make this an appealing opportunity. However, when the time comes to start a business, it can be difficult to start from ground zero, developing an idea and not having any outline to follow. Consider these three reasons for starting a business with a franchise instead of going it alone.

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Entrepreneurial Lessons from the Creators of Graphic Novel

September 27, 2014

Entrepreneur
Entrepreneurs of small businesses have learned a number of valuable lessons on success from getting down and dirty in the trenches. Professionals, such as the creators of the Bacardi novel, who have experienced success, are eager to share what it takes to be a thriving entrepreneur.

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Tips to Successfully Own a Bar Business

September 11, 2014

Bar
If your dream is to own and operate a bar, you may be ready to put in the hard work that is necessary to make your venue a big success. The best bars are those that are packed with people most nights of the week, and they are the places where people go to hang out with their friends, to watch the big game on TV or to have cocktails after a nice dinner or a movie. When you want to own and operate a bar that is a huge success, there are some factors to think about before you get started running your licensed venue.

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How to Set up a Successful Business in Australia

September 9, 2014

Entrepreneur
Australia has an amazing environment for business opportunities, and many entrepreneurs are making the decision to relocate an existing business to the country or to create a new start-up. While there are many steps that need to be taken before you can become a successful entrepreneur in Australia, there are few important points that simply cannot be overlooked. In addition to coming up with a great business idea, finding the right business space and other general business efforts, think about these important points.

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Setting Up a Thriving Cosmetic Surgery Business

September 8, 2014

Surgery
If you are in the cosmetic surgery field of medicine, you may be ready to branch out on your own and open a private practice. Through this effort, you may increase your income, have greater control over the work environment and even set your own work hours and schedule. While these are just a few of the many benefits that you can enjoy when you set up your own cosmetic surgery business, the fact is that you want your venue to be successful and profitable. In order to accomplish this goal, you may consider following a few important tips.

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Corporate Job versus Self Employment – What is Right for You?

September 3, 2014

Entrepreneur
Even though her reign was much maligned, Margaret Thatcher remains one of the most recognizable and resilient leaders of the 20th century. She is certainly one of the UK’s most famous leaders, and her premiership was defined by the notion that each citizen should take individual responsibility for their actions and the circumstances of their life. Once quoted as saying that anyone who finds themselves on a bus beyond the age of 26 can be counted as a failure, she sought to create a resilient nation that was driven by the principles of independence, capitalism and entrepreneurship.

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Why Wholesaling is a Popular Retail Model for Business

August 20, 2014

Retail Store
Now that the world economy is on the mend and we’re finally back to growth levels of 2008, many people are looking to capitalise on the wealth that’s out there in people’s pockets. If your dream is to run your own retail store there’s only one form of retail that you should consider: wholesaling.

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Small Business Optimism Creates Growth Opportunities

August 7, 2014

Small Business
Economy is headed in the right direction after recovering from the Great Recession. Unemployment is falling slowly, but steadily creating many job opportunities for those who had left work for several years. This has improved consumer confidence, which in turn is helping small businesses who were hit really hard in the recession. Small business owners are feeling quite optimistic about the future of overall economy and hence their own business. They have started to spend money on their service needs and are looking for new financing to grow their business. This virtuous cycle is expected to help US move in the right economic direction for the foreseeable future. Look at the Infographic below to see how this optimism by small businesses is creating growth opportunities for everyone.

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