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 — from being your own boss and making the rules, to having a more flexibility and the…
New research reveals how women’s business ideas are as strong as men’s but just 1 in 7 innovation funding applications are from women. A £200, 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…
What’s 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. It’s important to put aside some…
If you’re like most small business owners, you’ve 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 can’t 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, that’s 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 Caleb’s 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…
You’ve planned your business carefully. You’ve secured your funding. You’ve 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, you’ll be able to ensure that you get plenty of customers in the door…
An honest confession – until recently, my cubicle at work looked like a trash bin. I spent some money and energy fixing up my cubicle, and now it’s the envy of others. Sorry, I don’t have the desire to decorate my cubicle by season or the occasion; that’s just not me. I don’t put up little pumpkins in October and eggs at Easter like women do. But, I do like desks…
President Trump’s dark view of Islam could brighten if he ever knocks on the Willingboro door of 10-year-old Amaya Diggins, a fellow entrepreneur. Amaya would probably answer dressed in jeans, a long-sleeved blouse, and a hijab — the traditional head scarf of Muslim women — and invite him to view her colorful new product line of hijabs. Wednesday was World Hijab…
More and more people are starting a business later in life. Photograph: Alamy With pension pots shrinking, many retired people are starting a small business. We meet three older entrepreneurs Entrepreneur Sam Taylor was 63 when he retired. He d worked hard all his life, had a company that floated on the stock market and made enough money to live a life of leisure…
The Knoxville Chamber, The Development Corporation of Knox County, and Tech 20/20 are pleased to announce 15 contestants for this year’s What’s the Big Idea?! business plan competition presented by Rodefer Moss & Company, PLLC. Selected from over 30 applicants, the contestants’ Big Ideas were chosen based on growth potential, innovation and/or technical…
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Your business can be a resource to the power tool owner for safety tips and related accessories. Thinkstock/Comstock/Getty Images Internet businesses afford women the opportunity to make money while working from virtually anywhere: home, local coffee shops, libraries and local business centers, among other locations. Starting an Internet business requires taking…
Going green is good for business and good for the environment. Implementing good go green ideas doesn’t necessarily mean spending lots of money. In fact, using effective go green ideas can actually save you money. Below we have outlined 25 low cost go green ideas for the office . Where relevant we have added links to the go green ideas to articles which provide…
Most people think that being an entrepreneur is about having that big idea. And it is. To start something new, you need to have an idea that works: something people need, something they’ll want, and most importantly — at least for the people investing in your idea — something that’s scalable. But what I’ve found from interviewing multiple entrepreneurs who focus…
Globalisation and Strategy Business Dissertation Topics Globalisation presents mixed benefits for different groups and different specific activities. Globalisation is a complex trend, encompassing many forces and many effects. It would be surprising if all of them were always unfavourable to the environment, or all of them favourable. The highest priority should…
Credit: Rawpixel.com / Shutterstock The wave of baby boomer retirements is upon us, and as this generation reaches its golden years, new opportunities will reveal themselves for savvy entrepreneurs. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 20 percent of U.S. residents are projected to be aged 65 and over by 2030, compared with 13 percent in 2010. That s…
In his book Entrepreneur Magazine s Ultimate Guide to YouTube for Business , marketing and public relations consultant Jason Rich show you how to master the secrets of successful YouTubers and put your brand, product or service in front of millions of potential viewers. In this edited excerpt, the author outlines 12 ways you can promote and market your small-business…
(innovator in Kyrgyz language) is a contest of innovative business projects launched 11 December 2016 and held as a part of Enactus Innovative Lab, a platform for the creation and testing of new start-ups before their further implementation. The idea came up in a result of cooperation of UNDP and Enactus Kyrgyz Republic. Tabyshker Innovative Laboratory aims at…
You wouldn’t show up to the poker table without a proper stack of chips, right? Without them, you’d be rendered pretty much worthless as a player of value. Your chips are essentially your currency. In fact, it’s said that in the 19th century and prior, players would use any small valuable objects in their possession, such as used jagged gold pieces, gold nuggets…
N Chandrasekaran speaks of the joys and virtues of running. Excerpted from Runner s World I started running quite late — when I was 44 years old. It started with some concerns about my health. After consulting with my doctor, I went home, had a cup of coffee with my wife and reflected on making a change in my life. Buy a pair of running shoes, Chandra, she said…
At first glance, a cleaning service seems like an incredibly easy and low-cost business to start: How hard can it be to find someone who s willing to pay you to take care of household chores? There s no question that the market for home cleaning is huge, but the challenge lies in making yourself stand out as a high-quality, trustworthy service provider. People…
Women get fewer and smaller business loans than men. They pay higher interest rates than men. And when it comes to raising some venture capital to fund a new business or startup, women-led businesses are nearly overlooked. Women only get two to six percent of venture funding dollars, and women of color - get ready to be even more disgusted - get only 0.2 percent…
