Uniforms Designed with You in Mind! Do red and blue look good together? Should employees wear knit shirts or button-down shirts? Leave the guess work to us! Your image is your identity. At Superior Uniform GroupÂŽ, we understand our uniform and image apparel customers want to leave a lasting impression through their attire. Uniforms are truly a blend of form and…
Ever dream of running a part-time business while keeping your day job? Want to operate a sideline business along with your current business? Or are you simply curious about entrepreneurship, and want to test the waters before you commit to the world of commerce? You need a marketable skill or product, of course and because you re working 40-hours a week you have…
Strategies based around renting, sharing, and leasing can reduce businessâs dependency on continuously having to find raw resources. Philips, the Dutch conglomerate, has Pay Per Lux , where it sells lighting as a service, rather than simply supplying products. Philips installs lighting, recycles end-of-use equipment, and the client gets a bill. This reduces the…
Every entrepreneur has likely experienced the same scenario at one point: sharing a great idea and execution plan among friends and family, only to be told bluntly that it wouldnât succeed. It is frustrating, and in some ways heartbreaking, to hear these criticisms from people we have grown to respect over the years. Though their arguments and points may likely…
Step Four: Is the name easy to pronounce and spell? Ciao wasnât an easy word for many people to say, but it was memorable and it meant something to me. Step Five: Is it descriptive? C!AO had personal meaning for me because Italy is one of my favourite countries, and it also stood for Contemporary, Innovative and Original. If your business name isnât descriptive…
Photograph by Guido MiethâGetty Images/Flickr RM The Entrepreneur Insiders network is an online community where the most thoughtful and influential people in Americaâs startup scene contribute answers to timely questions about entrepreneurship and careers. Todayâs answer to the question âHow do you come up with a new startup idea?â is written by Avery Roth, founder…
Startup Costs: $10, - $50, Home Based: Can be operated from home. Part Time: Can be operated part-time. Franchises Available? Yes Online Operation? No If you re one of those fearless people who enjoys giving elegant dinner parties, you get rave reviews from guests and your relatives beg to have holidays at your house because of your cooking, then catering might…
Sell Crafts golero/Getty Images For kids who enjoy knitting hats or assembling craft kits, this business option allows them to make money from their hobby. Various online stores like eBay or Etsy allow users to sell handmade items to customers around the world. Pros: Many affordable craft kits can be purchased from local craft stores. Assembled with care, these…
ÂŁ5m sales on eBay John and Gill Hewitt sat down with a whiteboard and ÂŁ2, start-up funds nine years ago and wrote down ideas for their next career move. We were both working in corporations â Gill worked for Kraft Foods and I worked for telecoms businesses,said Mr Hewitt, 58. We decided we needed a change. Gill and John Hewitt The pair planned to sell household…
So you think you have a good idea? Sure, you might. But, have you thoroughly thought through everything you need to make a good business idea actually successful? Here are 6 factors you need to consider and make sure you have in order to make your good business idea actually work. Good idea Ok, this is a given but yes, you need to have a good business idea! Is…
If youâre a photographer, youâre familiar with referrals. You already know theyâre one of the best ways to get new customers familiar with your business. Photographers that specialize in family portraits, weddings, and engagements have an advantage. Clients of photographers build up trust a lot faster because most often photography sessions are one on one experiences…
As the holidays approach, charitable organizations are really starting to ramp up their outreach and marketing in order to capitalize on the âseason of givingâ to come. If youâve ever considered philanthropy or charitable marketing as a strategy for your business, now may be the perfect time to think of creative ways to get involved. What are the benefits of…
Every student wants to earn money. However, it seems to be impossible as you do not have enough experience to find a part-time job and you do not have enough time to find a full-time job. Frequently, students think that they have nothing to do in this situation and decide to earn money working as waiters or dog walkers. Of course, there is no bad job, especially…
Kelly Fajak/ Photolibrary/ Getty Images Not every new restaurant has to cost a fortune to open. There are ways to open your own restaurant on a shoestring budget, without sacrificing quality or service. Restaurant concepts such as mobile food trucks and pop-up restaurants are a hot trend at the moment. Another avenue to a successful restaurant business is though…
Mark Caron, investor and former BMobilized CEO Photograph by Geri Abdoo The Entrepreneur Insider network is an online community where the most thoughtful and influential people in Americaâs startup scene contribute answers to timely questions about entrepreneurship and careers. Todayâs answer to the question âHow do you know itâs time to drop your startup idea?â…
Credit: Brian A Jackson/Shutterstock Starting a business takes, before anything else, a great idea. Inspiration is everywhere, all around us just waiting to be articulated. Sometimes, that inspiration comes from looking at existing businesses and thinking about how they succeeded where others might have failed. New and aspiring entrepreneurs can learn a lot from…
Credit: bleakstar/Shutterstock If you ve ever thought seriously about starting your own business, you know it requires a lot of hard work and sacrifice. However, most entrepreneurs will tell you that it s worth it. Entrepreneurship comes with a lot of great perks and rewards â from being your own boss and making the rules, to having a more flexibility and the…
New research reveals how womenâs business ideas are as strong as menâs but just 1 in 7 innovation funding applications are from women. A ÂŁ200, funding competition for women with innovative business ideas has seen unprecedented demand. The Women in Innovation Awards is a women-only competition offering investment and mentoring support. The aim is to encourage…
Whatâs in a name? Lots, actually. When it comes to business names, choosing the right name is essential. A good business name sends out positive messages to the public, summarises the key benefits of what you provide and sets you streets ahead of your competitors. The wrong choice of business name can sink you in a nanosecond. Itâs important to put aside some…
If youâre like most small business owners, youâve never had to create a business plan before. In fact, you may have never even seen a formal business plan document let alone had to put one together. This is why we gathered this collection of sample plans for you here on Bplans. Our business plans can give you a great sense of what a finished plan looks like…
Professional quality product photography is important for ecommerce websites. Since online shoppers canât see or touch products in person, images play a crucial role in making sales. The problem is that great product images can be expensive or labor intensive to produce, making it difficult for smaller brands to compete with market leaders. Burst is a free stock…
Personal Loan Having your own business is the sure way to financial freedom. When you are your own boss, thatâs when you totally enjoy financial independence and be able to do whatever you want without the restriction of an eight-hour job. It only takes creativity to know how to make money. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, gather your courage now and to…
He s 14 and speaking across the country with big names like Gary Vaynerchuk and Darren Hardy. Upon some research, I realized Calebâs dad is a speaker too. Even knowing all of this, I was still hesitant about his ability to add value to the conversation of entrepreneurship. I was wondering what kind of real value this kid could share with me and my podcast, Leaders…
Youâve planned your business carefully. Youâve secured your funding. Youâve just about finished setting up shop. All your metaphorical ducks are nicely in a row. Now what? Before you simply open your doors to the public, you may want to strategize. With a plan in place for your opening day, youâll be able to ensure that you get plenty of customers in the door…
