Self-Employed Articles For Entrepreneurs & Small Business OwnersHow To Buy A Car Wash Business For SaleThey say that there is no better option than buying a business that is already up and running, and to a degree that is true. When thinking about buying a car wash business there are several benefits and several drawbacks as well. The decision of buying a car wash business is a very important decision, [...] How To Buy A Business – Understanding The ProcessI have summarised below the process that we use when acting as broker working for the buy side. Although, the following assumes you will use a broker, you could consider following this process yourself, but I would warn you of two key things: • Do not underestimate the time and effort absorbed by the buying [...] Working 5 To 9Adjust your clocks as the world of work is changing. People in their thousands are heading home from the day job to build a business at nights and weekends. It’s what we call the 5 to 9 economy and it’s a great way of starting a business as it means low cost and low risk. [...] Buying a BusinessThe motivations for buying a business are many. A common reason these days is that the person has been retrenched. He or she may be over the age of 40 and the chances of obtaining further employment are slim. He or she will often have received substantial severance pay. To put it bluntly, the person [...] We Are All Self-EmployedWe are all self-employed; even as employees of a firm, we are still primarily personal career managers. Many people equate being self-employed with being an entrepreneur. We suggest that few of us are entrepreneurs, but all of us are self-employed. To make the distinction, let us explore the requirements of entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship is generally characterized [...] Being Self Employed Requires You to Learn How to Visualize!GOAL SETTING PART TWO BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND: Are you a goal setter? If you are not I hope you will be after you read this. Did you know that it is a proven fact that if you set a reasonable goal and read it two times a day that it is almost [...] Being Self Employed Requires You to Learn How to Dream!GOAL SETTING PART ONE Learning How To Dream PEOPLE DON’T KNOW HOW TO DREAM: One of the main focus points of my life is helping other people set and achieve goals. It pains me when I see someone struggling and not able to be all that they were meant to be. Goal setting works! It [...] The Depression is Coming! The Depression is Coming!The biggest questions on the minds of Americans today are, What is going to happen to our economy?” “Will we have a depression?” “How can I survive?” It has been my opinion for the past 10 years that we are long overdue for a full scale economic depression. But, it will be completely different from [...] The Role Of Business AppraisersIf you are looking to buy or sell a business in the near future then you may want to consult an independent source for an accurate valuation of the business. No matter whether you are buying or selling, you should get your own valuation so you know what sort of figure you should expect to [...] How to Turn Self Employment into Business Ownership and a LifestyleWhy do business owners work so hard for so little reward? Why aren’t more business owners having a great entrepreneurial lifestyle instead of working virtually every hour of business operation? These are the important questions few self employed business owners are asking themselves. So just what is the point of owning a business if you [...] What Type Of Company Should I Set UpWhen setting up your company you need to decide at an early stage how you intend to structure it. What type of company legally beneficial – a Limited Company, a Partnership, Limited Liability Partnership or Sole Trader? This decision can have both legal and practical implications, so it’s an important decision to make. It’s advisable [...] Career Check-Up for Business OwnersIf you’re like most business owners and entrepreneurs, you now think in terms of owning a business rather than managing a career. Think again! Your business is your career. And just like anyone in any career, it’s important to do a career check-up to see whether owning a business is meeting your career expectations. Take [...] How The Top 8 Jobs With The Fastest Growing Salaries Compare To Working For YourselfMany potential entrepreneurs do want to start their own business and no doubt consider doing so year after year. However, starting your own business is a leap of faith. You have to give up a stable income to make your own business work. Whilst there are pitfalls with this strategy, there are also a lot [...] |
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