Self-Employed Articles For Entrepreneurs & Small Business OwnersHow To Own a Business – From Dream To RealityIs Owning a Business in Your Future? At one time or another, nearly every employee dreams of owning a business. Perhaps you’re tired of all your hard work ending up helping someone else achieve his or her entrepreneurial success, or you may fear for losing your job in a weakened economy. Whatever your motivation, the […] Starting a Business Beats Looking for JobsThe Risky Economy A job search under any circumstances is no treat – rewriting your resume at least a dozen times, job searching on the Internet day after day, and landing maybe two interviews for every hundred openings you dig up – but in a shaky economy it can be downright brutal. Business revenue declines, […] Obama’s Stimulus Package – Is It Good For Small Business?The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 … … Is the official name of what is known among the general population as Obama’s Stimulus Package, occasionally called “The Stim” by various news talking heads – the ones who are clever, that is. An Obama Small Business plan does not appear to be in the works, […] Best Business to Buy for a Corporate DropoutLeaving the Corporate Rat Race Quite a few nine-to-fivers express an interest to buy a business – no more bosses looking over their shoulder and no more asking permission to take a day off for personal reasons. These days, however, people are just as likely to be pushed out of Corporate America as opposed to leaving […] Five Secrets to Buying a Great Business in Uncertain TimesPlenty of Economic Challenges The Dow Jones Industrial Average continues to show erratic behavior and the unemployment picture remains bleak despite recent government intervention. In spite of disappointing economic news that never seems to end, there are still some terrific opportunities out there for entrepreneurs who want to buy an existing small business. Uncertain times […] How To Get Business From Social NetworkingSocial networking a.k.a. the likes of Twitter, Facebook, Ecademy, LinkedIn and so on have become the new marketing buzzwords. Everyone is interested in finding out about them and knowing how to use them to get business in through the door. So, if you’re interested and want to use them in your business, where should you […] How Bad Times Are Great Times for Small Business OwnersShaky Financial Times Some news pundits have described our current dire economic circumstances – not literally, perhaps, but in similar tone – as if the Great Depression of the 1930s was paired with Europe’s suffering at the hands of the bubonic plague, plus an invasion of the Mongol Horde thrown in for good measure. While […] Business Insurance – The Importance of Business Liability InsurancePersonal Liability We all have responsibilities when it comes to living in a society. If you own a home, you must maintain it properly to avoid affecting the value of other properties in your neighborhood. If you drive a car, you must operate it in a reasonable manner to make sure you are putting no […] How to Quit Your Job – Without Burning BridgesPart-Time Becomes Full-Time These days, many of us choose to work more than one job. Oftentimes this involves a full-time job plus something part-time. The 40-hour position pays most of the bills, provides needed benefits, and offers a stable work environment. The auxiliary job might simply be a way to put more money into your […] Selling Your Small Business – When and How?Ready to Move On Very few people start a business with the expectation of running it forever. Although there is always the possibility that your children will take over once you decide to retire, most small business owners are anxious to cash out and live the good life – or else sink some of that […] 5 Ways to Start a Company Without Quitting Your Day JobStability, Benefits and Support If you share the American dream of running your own business some day, chances are you have given some thought to the challenges that await you. Since most of us are not independently wealthy or have a trust fund to fall back on—and knowing that it takes time to get a […] President Obama’s Plan For Small BusinessSaving the Economy One of the toughest domestic tasks to face the Obama Administration during its first 100 days involved getting the U.S. economy back on track. The federal stimulus package has a number of prime elements to it, each one a broad overview designed to repair what many people consider to be damaged fiscal […] Tips On Meeting Your Prospective FranchisorBuying a franchise is undoubtedly an excellent way to get your first taste of business and a first chance to get your foot on the entrepreneurial ladder. Getting a start in business can be the hardest thing to do if you are at a loss as to where to begin or just do not have the […] Top 5 Reasons to Improve Business Writing SkillsEffective communication has always been an important factor in career success, and the role of writing is more important today that ever before. The ability to write is one of the most important communication skills in the modern business world. Because so much business communication takes place via written methods of communication, writing skills are […] How 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 […] |
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