Got Spark to Start a Business? Biz Plan Hacks

Seen that? - Got Spark to Start a Business?

I had a call from lady who was interested in starting a business with a friend whom she met through her work. They were looking at the starting a trucking business and buying two tractor-trailer units. Capital required to start this type of business could likely exceed $300,000-$350,000 including equipment, permits and operating cash. But they had no start up cash as they were building a home. I hear that [...] Read More


Should I Get A Loan Or Sell Equity To Finance My Start Up Business? Biz Plan Hacks

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. Whereas, getting a loan is cheaper. You keep full equity and pay the interest costs. I went through this issue. Let me share my personal experience. Many years ago when I was in start-up mode, I took money [...] Read More


Small Business Start Up Six-Step Business Plan Biz Plan Hacks

How is your business unique, and why will your goods or services appeal to customers? What are the primary differences between your company and your competitors? What are the driving factors to choose your business over another? In other words, what is the underlying reason a customer would do business with your company? 1) Define Your Business & Vision Defining your vision is important. It will become the driving force of your business. [...] Read More


Starting your Start-up calendar Business Computer Blog (UK)

It's about to be the start of a new year. And if you've got a new business or start-up in mind for your 2010 resolution, don't wait, start working now. Here are some tips for your December start-up prep. 1. Try making appointments for January in December. Make all your VC and consultant appointments now. Most people won't have free time during the holidays but their schedule will [...] Read More


MLM can answer your question of how to start a business MLM Marketing Weblog

Healthy Coffee International will be hitting Asia with its latest MLM. The company is known for its healthy instant gourmet coffee drinks which combines the best of coffee beans along with Ginseng and Reishi Mushroom. Healthy Coffee sells its products through its subsidiary, Healthy Coffee USA. The company deploys a simple yet distinctive internet driven international business model which enables an average person to own and operate a local, [...] Read More