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The U.S Small Business Administration (SBA) reports that over 80% of all queries it deals with have to do with how to succeed as an entrepreneur. That’s not all; a cursory glance at Forbes entrepreneurial forums reveals that over 90% of contributors are seeking entrepreneurial advice. Well, this being the information age, the market has responded in kind to give ...

No matter how you look at it, starting a business is hard. One of the hardest things you may ever have to do. There’s the business plan to think over, a name, government policies to consider, how it will affect your family, finances and the list rolls on from there. Some hardened entrepreneurs suggest spending a long time thinking about ...

When building a franchise organization, there is a transition process that takes place within the management ranks of the business. As a franchise organization matures, say with 60 or more units, depending on the business, there will be a portion of the management team that is devoted specifically to the management of the franchisees. People and positions that are entirely ...

Purchasing a business is a major decision. When you are going through the decision-making process it is important to make sure that you get answers to the questions below so you can be sure that you are making a smart business decision that is right for you. Tell me about the business’ history and your involvement with it. – This ...

Small Business Saturday is a American shopping holiday that was first observed in 2010. It is held after Thanksgiving and Black Friday but before Cyber Monday. Typically Small Business Saturday is to encourage holiday shoppers to visit and purchase from small and local, brick and mortar businesses. We asked a few entrepreneurs and business owners are celebrating the holiday this year. ...

Being a disruptor in business is what makes you a household name for some. Whether you like their products, agree with their principles, or just plain admire them as a person, disruptors are what draw crowds. Names like Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and Richard Branson can bring to mind products and processes which changed the industry. With so ...

We’re all familiar with this eccentric electronic smokeless stick with a bright red/blue light at one end of it. We’ve seen it being used by celebrities, models, businessmen and now even the common man. There is something about it that’s very enticing. This might be due to the novelty they provide, the way they look, or the fact that despite ...

The status quo is less important now than it has ever been. Breaking off into the unknown is a much more appealing option. Entrepreneurs are finding their footing each day, other business owners are finally finding the voice they always wanted to have when it involved their company. Disruptive entrepreneurs keep the industry fresh. Instead of following in the footsteps ...