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…
Find out what it takes to be an entrepreneur, and the steps for setting up a business. We often hear about successful Kiwi entrepreneurs like Sam Morgan, founder of online trading website Trade Me, but what does it really take to turn a bright idea into a successful business venture? Find out here what makes an entrepreneur, how to generate ideas for a business…
Are you an unemployed graduate and you want to make money self employed? If YES, here are 10 best self employment small business ideas & opportunities to start. The world’s unemployment rate is increasing yearly and most people are going broke and filing for bankruptcy as a result. In Nigeria, massive downsizing have been sweeping the banking industry…
“We are the opposite of an overnight success, ” says Clare Schexnyder, the founder and co-owner of Oh Baby! Fitness, a business she launched with the help of friends around her dinner table nine years ago. “It’s been a lot of planning and diligence, but all the hard work and long hours have been worth it.” In 2004 Schexnyder was working as a producer for CNN’s…
Here are some pointers when picking a cleaning business name. First impressions: Your cleaning business name will be the first impression for your cleaning business. Whatever the name is, it must stick and be memorable. Consider your website when picking the name. You will want to put your website on all of your marketing materials. Is the domain name available?…
The typical office provides lots of opportunities for going green. From adjusting your office s lighting system through the types of office supplies you choose and use, there are hundreds of things you can do to make your office more environmentally friendly. This green office guide presents going green ideas for the office that are easy to implement and will…
Neutral colors are well suited for business casual clothing. Jupiterimages/Polka Dot/Getty Images As a petite woman at 5 feet 3 inches tall or less, you might not be able to wear everything business casual that catches your eye, but you can find clothing that flatters your frame. When choosing clothing pieces to create an outfit, look for those that create…
Many of the most successful business people have started at a young age. And while many teenagers are open to the reality of entrepreneurship, the difficult part is coming up with the right idea, and it is not always easy. Entrepreneurship at a young age is very helpful because it gives teens the chance to grow and test themselves and their limits. It is even…
When analyzing what it cost her company to appear at the industry s leading trade show the previous year, a marketing professional turned up a variety of costs - like exorbitant furniture rentals from the convention producer - that were ripe for reduction. Her solutions - including buying furniture from stylish discount chains for much less than the rental rates…
As every successful entrepreneur knows, creating a thriving business takes a hefty measure of down-to-earth planning and a heaping dose of real-world savvy. But creativity is the secret ingredient that will set you apart. Below are 10 ways to invent your brand and make it your own. 1. Make Your Name Memorable A business card is a pint-sized preview of your work…
“Border collies, ” McClure says, “have work ethic, athletic needs, and the ability to function mentally in a complex manner. That said, they’re easily stimulated, and you best be sure the simulation is appropriate or they will create strange jobs. People build the drive—sometimes on purpose, sometimes not. I actually had a client with a biting BC. If they didn’t…
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…
