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70% of Americans Think It’s Harder To Get Rich Now Than It Used To Be
New Bankrate poll shows that Americans are less confident that they and their peers can find wealth in 2010 A new study released by Bankrate, Inc. shows that the majority of Americans think wealth is beyond their reach and that it won’t be easier to get rich any time soon for retirement. The poll, conducted [...]
Continue reading...Making the leap from out-of-work to owner
18. December 2009
“You can choose your friends, but not your family,” so the saying goes. But many in the growing ranks of the unemployed who have become victims of the floundering economy are choosing their family members as their business partners. Entrepreneurship was up in 2008, with about 530,000 new businesses created each month, according to the [...]
Continue reading...Double-Dip recession Fears not Scaring Markets
26. August 2009
To the layman, the figures stating that the FTSE closed at 4,896.2 may just be nonsense numbers intended for suits to understand. But they actually represent a competitive market who is very resilient even with fears of having a double-dip recession. When there are threats of a more serious recession, what better way to react than [...]
Continue reading...How to Succeed with Effective Business Planning
2. July 2009
Source: fpb.org Everyone knows that business planning can be the difference between success and failure. However, all too often the business plan is overlooked due to lack of time and knowledge about how to create a useable plan. Read our 10 top tips for business planning and download FREE Business Planning software. 1. Plan continually, not just [...]
Continue reading...Use Strategic Planning to lay the Foundation for your Business Plan
22. June 2009
Source: planware.org Entrepreneurs and business managers are often so preoccupied with immediate issues that they lose sight of their ultimate objectives. That’s why a preparation of a strategic business planning endeavor is a virtual necessity. This may not be a recipe for success, but without it a business is much more likely to fail. A strategic [...]
Continue reading...How to successfully implement remote working
28. May 2009
Source: http://www. newbusiness.co.uk The changing business workplace means more people are either working in remote teams or from home, says Russell Evans, managing director of consultancy Primeast. Twenty years ago, it would have been difficult to predict the proliferation of home workers - two million in the UK alone - who now benefit from greater flexibility. This fundamental [...]
Continue reading...Business Videos | Licenses Required to Run Your Business
21. August 2008
When you start a new business, it is important to note that you have to need certain licenses and permits from the government to stay legal. In the excitement of planning and opening a business, this is easily overlooked, but you don’t want to be shut down for simply not filling out the correct paperwork. [...]
Continue reading...Business Videos | Choosing a Name for Your Business
21. August 2008
Shakespeare tells us that a rose will smell just as sweet no matter what name we call it. However, names are very important, especially when you are choosing one for your new business. Put a lot of thought into your name to promote the best customer and investor relationships possible. Naming a business can be [...]
Continue reading...Business Videos | The Advantages of Creating Franchises
21. August 2008
One of the ways in which you can successfully start a new business without having to do a lot of the planning work is to buy into a franchise. Franchises are companies that are very well known and have many chain stores across the nation. You essentially pay the company to start your branch of [...]
Continue reading...Business Videos | Sole Proprietorship - Pros and Cons
21. August 2008
When you are starting a new business, one of the first decisions you must make is what kind of business you wish to start. The kind of business you choose depends largely on your personal assets, and when you make this decision it effects how your business will be viewed by the IRS and by [...]
Continue reading...Business Videos | Start from Scratch or Buy into an Idea?
21. August 2008
Many people dream of someday owning their own business. Starting a business, however, can be very daunting. Imagine this: You are a talented seamstress and someday would like to open your own clothing shop, but have not found the time to do so. You love the store where you currently work, but always feel like [...]
Continue reading...Business Videos | Should You Start a Business?
19. August 2008
Starting a business may sound simple, but it is really a lot of hard work running it. Not everybody is cut out for business but there can be a pot of gold waiting for you at the end of the rainbow if you succeed. It is good to be prudent before you take that step forward [...]
Continue reading...What are the Benefits of Incorporating a Business?
4. July 2008
What are the benefits of incorporating a business? Starting a business is not easy. There are many decisions to be made and research to be done. Such as whether or not you need partners, what kind of growth will you expect. But before all this, you need to decide which entity to register your business [...]
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