Carly and her sister, Hannah, had a goal to buy an iPod. They planned to earn money by knitting scarves and selling them to friends and neighbors. When they brought samples of their wares to our homeschool co-op, the parents were pleased with the scarves and impressed by the girls’ initiative. I had no doubt that they would reach their goal, especially when parents…
Forget the clichĂ©s: Turns out a sizable number of young people would rather start their own business than simply lounge around watching TV and or check status updates on Facebook. Four in 10 people between the ages of 8 and 21 dream of starting their own businesses one day, according to a survey conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of the Ewing Marion Kauffman…
Local and state regulations may limit what you can do with warehouse space. George Doyle/Stockbyte/Getty Images Depending on your zoning laws and rent or lease agreement, you have a wide variety of options for generating income with warehouse space. Whether you need to temporarily improve your cash flow or make a long-term deal, a little creativity and salesmanship…
When most organizations try to increase their innovation efforts, they always seem to start from the same assumption: “we need more ideas.” They’ll start talking about the need to “think outside the box” or “blue sky” thinking in order to find a few ideas that can turn into viable new products or systems. However, in most organizations, innovation isn’t hampered…
The book, India Can , has received praises from top business leaders including Deepak Parekh and Nandan Nilekani. Top business leaders have come together to back an innovative concept of an IIM graduate penning down 21 innovative ideas in the form of short stories - all of which can be start-up business opportunities. The ideas include motorcycle taxis, terrace…
There are a number of catchy names for a cleaning business. floor cleaning #4 image by stassad from Fotolia.com A catchy name for your cleaning business will not only make it easily remembered, it will also help establish your brand over time. In addition to being catchy, The Janitorial Store website also recommends that it be distinct, convey a specific message…
Professor Seung Bach directs Sacramento State’s Center for Entrepreneurship and is organizing the fourth annual Future Four and More competition. (Sacramento State/Rob Neep) A group of entrepreneurs stands on a stage, ready to pitch their idea to a panel of business leaders and investors who will award the best one with $3, in seed money. It sounds like an episode…
If you happen to have a soft spot for all things related to kids, a business that caters to young people may be the entrepreneurial venture you’ve been looking for. Statistics suggest that catering to adolescents can be lucrative: By 2020, there will be around 80 million Americans under the age of 18, accounting for 24 percent of the U.S. population. Children…
In this tech-centric, high-paced world, we’re often talking about advertising and marketing online and over mobile. But when it comes to really grabbing people’s attention, sometimes a good, old-fashioned sign can be your best bet. More than half of small-business owners find in-store signage and graphics effective in attracting customers, according to the results…
Do you want to start your own business in a mobile app? There are plenty of new business opportunity available for you to start an own venture in mobile app segment. You need to figure out what your app will do. Coupons? Special deals? Scheduling? Expert Mobile app developer will help you figure out the best strategy for your proposed mobile app. This blog will…
So, you have decided to go the entrepreneurial way. But do you have a concept for your business? Have you chalked out your business plan? The first step in setting up your own business must be picking a business idea. It may seem like everyone is overflowing with great business ideas but most are not viable. So, we ask what is the secret to picking a good business…
Each year when the holidays rolled around, Rob Rohena used to give his employees Walmart gift certificates. But Rohena grew tired of giving a gift that helped line the pockets of the owners of a giant company. This year, Rohena is switching things up by giving his five employees gift certificates from his company s own clients. Our clients were giving us business…
Working from Home: 28 Small Business Ideas for Women Entrepreneurs (and How to Pick the Right one for You) Motherhood was the tipping point that gave me the courage to quit my job and pursue a dream I d held since middle school: work as a freelance writer. However, while I was a mom first and a freelance writer second, a third title inadvertently fell into my…
With holding steady at 11.2 percent, our mission at Junior Achievement of Central Texas remains critical. We help children of all ages discover inherent skills and passions and express their unique creativity. We are preparing them to be the financially literate innovators of tomorrow by nurturing their entrepreneurial spirits. Mentorship in the form of local…
Starting a business doesn t have to require a large investment. In fact, there are many types of small businesses that are not only relatively inexpensive to start, but also have the potential to produce significant profits. Cavan Images/ Iconica/ Getty Images If you have expertise when it comes to starting and growing a business - paired with a desire to help…
20 young people, who have completed the training phase under the Self-Employment Programme, presented their business ideas in front of a jury. Their business ideas are various, with a wide scope, at the same time meeting the market demands. They touch upon many areas, such as information and communication technology, agriculture, Albanian traditional handicrafts…
What business idea is right for you? The best business for you is one you love and to which you are prepared to make a major commitment. Many small-business owners describe starting a new business as more demanding than having a new baby – you have to be prepared to give it your full energy, time, and attention at any time of the day or night. If you are thinking…
You control your customer s experience for the most part. You write the ads, you approve the images, you tweak your website and you write the emails. However once your product leaves your hands to be shipped to your customer you have now handed over your brand to the hands of a stranger. Shipping can make or break your business in multiple ways. Choose the wrong…
Identifying consumer needs is the best way to generate new business ideas. a new customer calling image by graham tomlin from Fotolia.com Once you have come to the revelation that you are an entrepreneur that may not thrive in the 8 to 5 corporate arena, you might be at a loss regarding what to do about it. Even with the necessary drive, skills and abilities…
Blogs, articles, press releases, podcasts…perhaps, you’ve done them all! But when it comes to attracting the right amount of traffic to your ecommerce store, you may have not succeeded. As we all know, churning out good quality content isn’t easy. Moreover, after you have created your precious piece of words, you must also know how to promote it. So what is content…
Slinging business cards is simple when you’ve got networking events, trade shows, and conferences packed on your calendar. But when you’re hunkered down at your desk getting work done, it’s not as easy to share your information with colleagues and potential clients. Don’t let that keep you from getting your name out there. Let your business card and the people…
Keep a few key tips in mind to make your clothing store successful. Jupiterimages/Pixland/Getty Images Opening and operating a successful clothing boutique requires more than just knowledge of the latest trends and a killer clothing inventory. You also need extremely sharp business acumen and a clear idea of your target market so that you know the most effective…
An important aspect of successful business development is to follow a process of how you will assess a business idea or concept (project), decide whether to move forward with the project and build a business if it is decided to move forward. The five steps below help outline a simple process you can follow. The steps are not a rigid structure to follow. Rather…
Just like the Nerdalize servers, the best innovations look to solve more than one problem at once. Tackling the dual problems of derelict housing lots and a lack of affordable housing in Amsterdam, Heijmans ONE are complete, self-contained two storey living units. They cost around EUR 700 per month to rent and come equipped with all the basic required facilities…
