I first met Stephen Key in 2001. Two months later, I used a few recommendations of his — shared over the customary gin tonic — to help a friend double overseas sales in less than two weeks in New Zealand and Australia. How? Licensing. It can be a beautifully elegant model. Stephen is somewhat famous in inventing circles for two reasons. First, he consistently…
PeopleImages / DigitalVision / Getty Images If you are a blogging expert and love to learn and explore all things related to blogging, a small business as a blog consultant could be a very lucrative business, allowing you to support all types of businesses and bloggers in getting their blogs up and running. Explore if this is the right business idea for you…
Does your business stand out, above the competition in a positive way? Fine quality Business Christmas cards can help you to build and maintain a reputation as the go-to company for top-of-the-line quality in product, service, and attitude. The Gallery Collection of premium quality Corporate Christmas cards and Personalized Holiday Card Greetings make a sublime…
Starting your own business can be fun, but it can also make you extra money. Kids start their own businesses every day, with many getting help from mom, dad, or friends. One of the great reasons to start your own business, besides learning to make your own money and spending it on cool stuff, is that it helps to build confidence. You learn about earning money…
If a person “Likes” your Facebook Page, it means they have an interest in your business and products. It means they’re interested in seeing posts in their News Feed about your business. Even with this opted-in “like”, however, there is a delicate balance in promoting your business and products on Facebook. You don’t want to be shouting about you and your products…
There is so, so much that goes into having a successful online craft business. Truly, the path is long, and can be hard, and has so very many steps. Some days, I can’t quite believe that I’ve reached this point. A few years back, it seemed like a pretty unattainable dream. But here we are. I am lucky enough to be making a living making beautiful things – doing…
“I came here with an idea and it was selected to be the case study to work on with a group of people. I really appreciated this opportunity to further develop what were only some good results of my thesis and to investigate whether it is a good idea to create a business based on that”. These are Xavier Bofill’ words, one of the 40 scientists, researchers, PhD…
Choosing a brand name is probably the most important decision you will make when launching a clothing line. With so many different brands out there, you want to choose something that sounds unique and will set yourself apart from your competition. Pronunciation, length, relation to brand image and outlining are just some of the pieces that go into picking the…
In order to do business successfully, it is necessary to examine how money is being spent. Keep an eye on your cash, and stay flexible in purchasing decisions. Use these principles to continually re-evaluate your business. If you re like most small business owners, no job within the day-to-day operations is beneath you. Whether it s creating a budget or selecting…
I am always amused when people come to me complaining about unemployment, bad economy and all of that; and then you look at something they have, maybe a piece of jewelry and it’s looking so lovely that you can’t help but comment on how admirable it looks and you end up getting a response like “ oh, this! I made it myself .” So you can make jewelries that are…
Encouraging younger people to become involved in entrepreneurship by holding business idea competitions is, in my opinion, one of the best ways to innovate our way out of the current financial doldrums the world finds itself in. The creativity and energy exhibited by the students who enter the top business idea competitions from around the U.S. have shown the…
Are you the one that makes killer cakes for every birthday? Do you churn out to-die-for donuts? If you’re ready to turn your talents into a profitable bakery, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve teamed up with two amazing bakers who were able to share their great business advice. This guide is meant to give you all of the ingredients you need to plan, start…
Startup Costs: $100, + Franchises Available? Yes Online Operation? No With everybody leading such busy and stress-filled lives these days, starting a day spa business is an excellent choice for a new business venture. The initial investment to get a day spa up and running is substantial. However, the income potential is outstanding. Location is probably the…
Karen Castaneda ’18, CEO, Anica Bustamante ’18 and Maria Santacruz ’17, young Saint Peter’s University entrepreneurs representing a dessert for dogs company, Pup Pawps, took the stage at the Shark Tank Business Pitch competition at Saint Peter’s University. They were trying to convince the panel of local judges (or sharks) that their idea was investment worthy…
Credit: Rawpixel.com / Shutterstock Business presentations don t have to all be the same, and being in the audience during one doesn t have to be sleep-inducing. It is possible to make every business presentation entertaining, informative and enjoyable for all parties involved. Experts shared their best tips for creating and giving a killer presentation that…
Steps Part 1 Developing an Idea Think about what goods or services would improve your life. Keep a list of your personal strengths and weaknesses in mind. When you look at that list, does anything come to mind that would improve your life? Spend some time considering your own experiences. With some time and creativity, you can probably identify several products…
Startup Costs: $2, - $10, Home Based: Can be operated from home. Part Time: Can be operated part-time. Franchises Available? No Online Operation? No If you love interior decorating-your home draws admiring comments from visitors, you ve got décor magazines stacked on coffee tables and nightstands, home design shows playing on the television all day (and night)…
It is summer time and the kids are out of school. One way to preoccupy them during the warm summer months is to introduce them to the joys of entrepreneurship. One way to make this summer memorable for them is to help them start a business – one that they enjoy and are passionate about. A summer business venture can teach them the basics of business. They get…
In order to identify how attractive your prospective market really is (your own desires aside for the moment), there are a few things you should consider: How urgently do people need the thing you’re selling or offering right now? What’s the market size like? Are there already a lot of people paying for this thing? For example, the demand for “traditional signwriting…
1. Auction Items or services are sold in front of an audience to the person who is prepared to pay the highest amount. Audience members place ‘bids’ for each item or ‘lot’, with bids being managed by an auctioneer. Competitive bids are placed increasing in value, until each person has offered the maximum amount they want to for the lot, at which point the highest…
You’ve wanted to apply for a job for a while now, but just can’t seem to get excited over working down at Mickey D’s even though you love their fries. And you’ve babysat until you feel about two years old yourself. And the thought of working at the mall makes your head ache. Fortunately teens don’t have to be stuck in those same old teenage jobs anymore. With…
No money to start your own business? In this day and age, everyone wants to feel financially secure and self-sufficient. From homemakers to students, everyone is juggling with ideas to build a business that gives them the freedom and flexibility to work and earn at their own pace. Creating and sustaining a business is more than just becoming rich. It is a way…
