Entrepreneurship Articles

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Cash Miller @ Monday, 22nd December 2008 @ 10:19 PM

Proper time management will show you how to regain the control that you know you need. It will help to give you the time you need to appreciate your family, friends and coworkers more than you ever thought you could. It is not an easy element of your life to manage and it requires a lot of daily work and practice in adjusting and using time management techniques, but this will eventually make you become more productive and reduce your stress. When deciding if time management is important,... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Dave Kauppi @ Monday, 22nd December 2008 @ 2:51 AM

You started your company 20 years ago \"in your garage\", worked many 80 hour weeks, bootstrapped your growth, view your company with the pride of an entrepreneur, and are now considering your exit. The decision to sell is all too often a reactive one rather than a proactive one -- the primary reasons are a serious health issue, owner burnout, the death of a principal, general industry decline or the loss of a major customer. Exit on purpose and do it from a position of strength ... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Harlan Goerger @ Sunday, 21st December 2008 @ 4:43 PM

So it\'s December and the year is almost over. The manager and top brass are talking about 2009 and the numbers that have to be met. Add to that the economic issues and the challenges that come with them. Yep, they want even more from you than last year and you set records! How are you going to continue exceeding your last year\'s performance with all the challenges? Perhaps the answer can be found with coaching advice for managers and leaders! What tools and f... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Dave Kauppi @ Saturday, 20th December 2008 @ 3:35 AM

The decision to sell is all too often a reactive one rather than a proactive one -- the primary reasons are a serious health issue, owner burnout, the death of a principal, general industry decline or the loss of a major customer. The purpose of this article is to discuss the ten key factors that a business owner should consider in their once in a lifetime opportunity to maximize the rewards from their lifetime of work. 1. Do not wait too long. Have you ever heard, \"I sold my busine... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Dave Kauppi @ Saturday, 20th December 2008 @ 3:04 AM

Buying a business is a risky proposition. The buyer is attempting to examine and access all of the risk factors to determine how much to pay, what deal structure to propose, and even whether or not to even make an offer. What if I lose a key customer, employee, or supplier? What if our technology is surpassed by a new, lower-cost solution? What happens if a big company decides to enter our niche? These are just a few of the concerns that make buyers less generous in their offer price and terms. ... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Dave Kauppi @ Thursday, 18th December 2008 @ 4:18 AM

Ask any business owner who has sold a business or attempted to sell a business, \"What would you do differently?\" If he or she attempted to sell it without help, chances are pretty good that the transaction did not succeed. If the transaction were actually completed, chances are that they did not get a good price, but had no idea that this occurred. We were recently engaged to sell a medical products company. In our process we will identify 50 to 150 companies that would be likel... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Cathy Goodwin @ Wednesday, 17th December 2008 @ 7:53 PM

Independent professionals who want to get more clients often begin with this question: \"My website needs testimonials to convert traffic. But I am new so I don\'t have many clients.\" Many coaches and consultants have begun their careers by offer to deliver their services free. Sometimes they will make an explicit agreement with their clients: \"If you are pleased with my services, you will tell 10 friends and write me a testimonial.\" Free services are easy t... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Christian Fea @ Wednesday, 17th December 2008 @ 2:50 PM

Simply put, relationship marketing is the strategy of building strong, loyal and committed relationships with your client base. Often in striving to gain media visibility and recognition, businesses temporarily forget or overlook their most important marketing resource, your business relationship with people! Below are a few handy tips to help you reassess your relationships with your customers, and how to develop a plan for building and improving those relationships. Get Organized... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Janet Giacoma @ Wednesday, 17th December 2008 @ 1:46 PM

If you are a woman who is thinking of starting your own business, there are some things you should think about before you take the plunge. Although a very high percentage of new businesses don\'t survive, becoming an entrepreneur is still the best path to high income potential. What that means is that owning your own business might mean you can get rich. Before you take the leap into owning your own business, spend some time thinking about what you\'re actually getting into, whether th... more...

Business » Entrepreneurship | By Emilie Nottle @ Tuesday, 16th December 2008 @ 5:49 PM

In my \"book reports,\" I cut through the fluff, and outline only the most useful ideas and information from the book, so that you can put them to use right away, without reading the book. In this book report, I will share some tips and strategies I learned, for promoting and marketing a small business or organization, even on the tiniest of budgets. Marketing is Not About You * Step outside of your own experience, and try to understand the needs and problems of your po... more...