Here is another great video from Zig Ziglar. In this one Zig goes over his "prime the pump" story. So many people are looking for the easy way out but the only way to get there is through...
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by John Dornoff on December 13, 2007
How prepared are you to start your small business? An Enthusiast Entrepreneur Kicks Off a T-Shirt Business is an article from the New York Times that shows how one woman is starting a t-shirt business...
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by John Dornoff on November 08, 2007
Tips for a Successfull Start-Up Here is an excellent post from the small-bizXpress blog. I agree 1000% that you need to find something that you enjoy doing. Look toward your hobbies or other interest...
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by John Dornoff on October 30, 2007
A comment left on a previous asked if I had any advise on finding a web name especially when so many are now being held by people in the hope of getting some profit out of them. Here is my......
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by John Dornoff on October 24, 2007
Judy's Book on the verge of closing While you always want to learn from successful companies, you also need to take a look at those that are having problems so that you can avoid the same...
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My buddy Phil says that it is The Little Things Make It Great! and Phil is 100% right on the money. Small steps. Baby steps. To get closer towards the goal. 2 Weeks to a Breakthrough talks about...
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The American Express OPEN Small Business Monitor found that passion is the driving force behind why entrepreneurs get started in business. Four-in-ten (38%) respondents said the biggest influence in...
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Previously I wrote When You Fail Do It Well and today I am exploring the relationship of creativity to failure. Be Creative, Play More Enjoy your business. Do you enjoy your business? Is it fun? When...
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Michael from Small Business Branding has an interesting article titled "Forget Freelancer. Think Savvy Solopreneur." The part I am pulling out to comment on is: You don't have to start...
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Knowing where you are at in the life cycle of your business is an important if you expect to make good business decisions. It is also very important when buying a business. 1. Development Stage: This...
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Courtesy Business Opportunities Weblog are ideas, specifically 10 Businesses For Work At Home Moms that are an excellent primer for moms who are looking for a work-at-home business opportunity. What...
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You wouldn't jump off a cliff unless you thought you had a reasonable chance of not falling to your death. Yet entrepreneurs do it everyday. Some days I really wonder what entrepreneurs are...
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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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So, you are thinking of starting your own business? The rewards can be significant. It is easy to get excited and carried away with enthusiasm. Do you have what it takes? The intent of this article...
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There is a thought provoking post by longtime blogger Penelope Trunk, she provides eight reasons how entrepreneurship has changed and I think they also provide insight into the myths and mistakes...
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Generally, my answer would be no. But there are a few exceptions. If a hobby business is run like a hobby -- using your spare time -- I suggest not to bother unless you are really patient or...
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In a unique move, publisher Harper Collins has made the book Go It Alone! available in full online for free. The author, Bruce Judson wrote the book based on the premise that you can start a business...
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Why do you want start a business? Everyone has their own reasons and are as varied as the individual. We all have dreams and ideas that drive us to start, grow and develop a business. Most of these...
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Do you have a plan? If your project has more than three major milestones with associated sub-tasks spread out over more than a week, you would likely save time by creating an plan of action first....
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The following list was created as a result of helping a client get focused in order to write his business plan. There are five crucial areas that will increase your odds of success. 1) Narrow Vision:...
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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...
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