How Fast Is Too Fast? An Original Article from Inc.com To determine the right growth rate for your business, ask yourself some key questions. Dear Norm, Our telecom company started out in 1994 as a dial-up Internet service provider, but we’ve evolved into a wholesale supplier of broadband services to other ISPs. It’s a low-margin […]
The Right Way to Hand Over the Reins An Original Article from Inc.com Bringing in new leadership can foster growth–when it’s done with wisdom and discipline. Dear Norm, My wife and I think it might be time to bring in someone to run our ATM installation and maintenance business. We’re nervous, because we don’t know […]
5 Baby Steps Toward Going Global An Original Article from Inc.com Doing business abroad doesn’t necessarily have to take a Herculean effort, especially if you sell your products or services online. Doing business internationally is a big and exciting step for any company. But going global doesn’t have to take a Herculean effort, especially if […]
Five Tips for Retooling Your Business An Original Article from Entrepreneur.com As a business debt solutions provider, I’m finding that there are many entrepreneurs whose companies survived the recession, but are still struggling to make the bottom line. They never turned to the real solution, which is management by the numbers — not by the […]
Five Steps to a Successful Business Turnaround An Original Article from Entrepreneur.com When there was still a frontier, Americans were pioneers. In the 21st century, they need to be “visioneers” — especially when it comes to growing and maintaining successful businesses. Related: 7 Ways to Help Ensure Your Business Succeeds What do I mean by […]
Make Over Your Business’s Image An Original Article from Entrepreneur.com The makeover business is booming–and not just on TV. In today’s image-conscious society, everything is judged first by how it looks. Rebranding has become the “cure du jour” for everything from sluggish sales to increased competition and outdated products. So how well do these makeovers […]
An Original Article from Entrepreneur.com From gallery owners who want to turn the masses into art collectors to DIYers who blend art and science, creative arts entrepreneurs are building new businesses while–purposely or not–reinvigorating cities and towns across the country. We checked around to see who’s creating what–and what this growing creative class contributes to […]
Thinking of Starting a Business? An Original Article from RetirementJobs.com Why Do You Want To Do It? Have you always wanted to start a business? Do you have a lifetime of experience to draw on? Have you seen how good businesses operate? Would you like to relive the famous story of Colonel Sanders who started […]
9 Things to Think About BEFORE You Start a Business An Original Article from Allfinancialmatters.com The economy stinks right now. Lots of people are losing their jobs. If you are one of them, should you start your own business? Only you can make that decision. That said, today’s Houston Chronicle offered 9 tips for starting […]
An Original Article from Small Business Administration (SBA.gov) Starting your own business can be an exciting and rewarding experience. It can offer numerous advantages such as being your own boss, setting your own schedule and making a living doing something you enjoy. But, becoming a successful entrepreneur requires thorough planning, creativity and hard work. Consider […]
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