Today I am planning to talk about my new book, Seven Roles of the Entrepreneur and specifically tow roles, Steward and Advocate.......
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In this podcast I share my observations that many entrepreneurs have towards business planning and how to overcome that intolerance and attitude towards the subject of Business Planning.......
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Are you looking for a sample business plan or template? I offer a number of them here, not because I recommend them but because I get so many requests for them. Before you use a business plan...
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Loan vs. Selling Equity? It depends on a number of factors. Selling equity in your business, as a way to raise funds, is very expensive. You are giving up a percentage (%) of your business forever....
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When a business owner is told he needs a business plan their eyes gloss over, head rolls back and you can almost hear them groan. What is it about business plan development that makes it so...
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Depending on the type of business idea you would do different things to make sure you are successful. Whether you are starting from scratch or buying a business you will find this article helpful. If...
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Well looks like Microsoft now has official competition with the announcement today that Google Apps Premier is available for $50 a year. The day that everyone knew was coming has arrived with the...
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Innovation, creativity, and original thinking is the basis of exploiting business opportunities. Today, I found this article on Entrepreneur titled Spot the Latest Trends and it is a lengthy article...
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Like anything else it comes down to being prepared. Knowing your business inside and out and being able to articulate your competitive advantage, what you do better, and what makes you unique is...
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My experience coaching women entrepreneurs is that they are careful, deliberate, and prepared. They are careful not to waste their own time, deliberate in following their plan(s), and well prepared...
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Before you start to write a business plan please take a moment to examine your intentions and reasons for wanting to write a business plan. The reason you want to read this article is because I am...
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What opportunities do these entrepreneurs pursue? Is there a difference in the type of businesses they form? Are they more vigorous and energetic? In New York City, immigrants made up 36 percent the...
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One of the most difficult issues owners of successful businesses cope with, is the increasing complexity of the business. The business becomes too much for one person to handle. Know When You Need...
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Are you looking for a sample business plan or template? I offer a number of them here, not because I recommend them but because I get so many requests for them. Before you use a business plan...
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You can pay a little now or pay more later. Just like the Fram Filter commercial of years ago, change the filter now, it costs a little but if wait it will cost you more. When it comes to......
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NFIB has a great article titled New Horizons in 2007 with five ideas to grow and expand your business. I must say that I am not convinced that these lists of ideas to expand or grow your business are...
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borrowing money Is Not A Cure All Simply borrowing more money to support your business operations may seem like a solution to your money problems. However, borrowing more money could make the problem...
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A line of credit is a flexible lending instrument secured by assets. As an example, you are approved for a ceiling of say $100,000. It allows you to run up a $100,000 "over draft" in your...
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Three Veterans Business Outreach Centers created by the U.S. Small Business Administration will join an existing center to provide nationwide entrepreneurial development services to eligible military...
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In our dynamic, connected world, providing employees with a job description simply puts them in a box. A job description allows them to focus clearly on what their job is. Unfortunately, it also...
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Quick, answer this question: Can I fire an employee for any reason? No. Although the law gives employers a great deal of leeway in deciding whether to fire an employee, there are limits. State and...
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Are you looking for a sample business plan or template? I offer a number of them here, not because I recommend them but because I get so many requests for them. Before you use a business plan...
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