Developing large or small business ideas is a matter of creating a vision, leveraging your strengths and determining what the market needs. These three steps should get you started. Create a vision Close your eyes for a few minutes and conjure up a detailed image of what you want your life to look like in 5 years. Be as specific as possible. Where do you live?…
Small business ideas are highly personal choices. So the industry you pick for launching your small business is predicated in no small part on your interests, skills, and experience. But another important consideration is growth potential. It’s important that there’s demand in the marketplace for what you’re planning to offer, otherwise life could be challenging…
Got a great idea for a business? Wondering if you can patent it before someone else comes up with something similar? Technically, you can’t patent an idea for a business – for example, if you have a unique idea for an online store or a new chain of themed restaurants. However, you may be able to protect and patent a method of doing business – if it meets very…
Today is International Youth Day – so what better way to celebrate than to talk about the incredible potential of our young entrepreneurs? In 2012, young entrepreneurs ages 20-34 comprised more than a quarter of the total new entrepreneurship activity in the United States (according to the Kauffman Foundation). That was 26 percent of first-time entrepreneurial…
What are the best low cost business ideas to start in 2017? What are the best small business ideas with low investment capital or overhead budget for those who are passionate about starting a business ? Well, I advice you read on because this article will answer all your questions. Okay, you have a great business idea, and you are very optimistic that it will…
Are you interested in starting a woodworking business but you don’t know how to start? Then below are ten inexpensive woodworking small business ideas for 2017. Woodworking simply involves making or carving items from wood. From indoor woodwork like chairs and kitchen cabinets to outdoor woodwork such as railings and sheds, the demand for woodworking has always…
Are you interested in starting a business in the clothing/apparel industry? If YES, here are 50 creative fashion business ideas you can start in 2017 from home with little money and little experience? The fashion industry is indeed a thriving industry all over the globe and clothing line happens to be the most prominent in the industry. There are various clothing…
As an employer, you see Christmas parties one of two ways: something you have to do or something you want to do. And the party you throw shows which you believe. I ve been to both kinds. I ve had the good food, I ve had the bad food, I ve shown up in jeans, I ve shown up in slacks, etc. And I d rather not talk about the bad Christmas parties, where you can feel…
One of the most popular articles in the SBA Community is “8 Tips for Keeping Your Business Blog Current, Relevant and Fresh.” It has excellent advice, but after you read it you may wonder, “So how do I come up with ideas for WHAT to write about?” Writer’s block is something that affects even the most prolific at one point or another. Maybe it’s only a temporary…
This article is intended to help the reluctant entrepreneur - those who were not planning on, or dreaming of starting a business, or have had a hard time getting started but suddenly find themselves in a financial or other position that requires them to find an alternative means of income. There are many would-be entrepreneurs who would like to take the plunge…
On the radio this morning I heard a story about the growing number of young people choosing to become farmers. The farmers in the story sounded a lot like me — in their late 20s to mid-30s, committed to organic practices, holding college degrees, and from middle-class non-farming backgrounds. Some raise animals or tend orchards. Others, like me, grow vegetables…
Are you searching for profitable clothing or apparel business ideas? Many having knowledge and experience in garment and clothing industry is looking for trending and profitable apparel business ideas in setting up their own venture. The Global Textile Industry, particularly the Apparel Industry has seen remarkable changes in the past few years. The clothing…
Lawn Care/Landscaping Image (c) Photolink / Getty Images This is a great summer student job because it s seasonal and is greatly in demand throughout the summer season - and almost anyone can do it. Another great thing about this small business idea is that it’s easily expandable; add landscaping and/or gardening services if you have the knowledge and abilities…
The holidays are coming, and we all know what that means for retailers. But retailers aren’t the only ones who can get in on the holiday shopping game. Whether you own a store, restaurant, service provider or even a B2B company, smart marketing can boost your holiday sales, too. Here are 33 marketing ideas to get your holiday sales sizzling. Invite B2B customers…
Service-based businesses are often the easiest and most affordable to start, especially if you re already skilled in the service and have the equipment you need to provide it. Personal services are those given directly to consumers (B2C) as opposed to other businesses. In some cases, offering personal services isn t as lucrative or steady as offering them to…
So you’ve got a great idea for a new product or solution and you think it’ll be a sure-fire hit. Not so fast. To find out if your idea has traction, you need to test it. It’s an often-overlooked step that can help you refine your offering and ensure a successful go-to-market strategy. So before you put pen to paper and write your business plan, get out there…
The object of crafting this article is to provide selected and profitable home based manufacturing business ideas to those aspiring entrepreneurs who are seriously looking for an opportunity. Any individual with comparatively small startup capital can initiate these projects at their home location. These businesses can be operated as part-time also. Many individuals…
One of the advantages 20-employee Ryan Peacock has over its larger, better-known competitors is speed — a necessary attribute when setting out to clean up disaster aftermaths at Silicon Valley s largest tech firms. The company, named for its young founder, deals with drying out water-damaged industrial and commercial buildings following floods; it also deals…
You don t have to be rich to start a business in college. Hemera Images When you re struggling to study for finals, navigate the complexities of college relationships and gather enough money for rent and textbooks, starting a business might be the last thing on your mind. But many business giants began their careers in college, and you don t have to have a small…
With an economy that’s struggling, every small business owner is looking for ways to increase profits, save money and improve efficiency. The good news is there are plenty of ideas that you can find in books and articles. But rather than cover the obvious ones, in today’s tough economy you need new and creative ways to save. Go paperless You can lower storage…
