Having 101 ideas in your head is something that many people would be envious of. In fact, if you mention to others that you are running your own business, they might remark with wonder and encouragement at your actions. However, one thing that isn’t discussed as often as it should be is how [...]
The blueprint for a secular business may not include the same inspiration or intent as a Christian business plan. However, a business plan is important to the successful operation of any business. The Christian entrepreneur has to have the same knowledge of basic business principals as a secular business owner. However, the partnerships are very [...]
For many people, the possibility of selling goods online appears fraught with difficulties. Firstly, you need to locate a product, store inventory, organise a good shipment or carrier company and so forth. But what if you could become a successful online retailer without having to worry about those problems? The answer is that you [...]
It takes an entrepreneurial fire in your belly to start a business and make it succeed. Not everyone has it. How do you know if you have what it takes to start a small business? There’s really no way to know for sure. But I do find things in common among the emotional and [...]
One way to achieve entrepreneurial success is to NOT make the following marketing mistakes: 1. Trying to sell everything to everybody Trying to do everything is a prescription for a marketing disaster. Being the best requires commitment and focus. Pick that one thing and pass on the rest. 2. Cost-based pricing Most small firms don’t [...]
Well-being is commonly used in philosophy to describe what is ultimately good for a person. Well-being is both subjective and personal. I am so fortunate to work daily with successful, talented and passionate business owners! They are driven, have vision, work ethic and a strong moral compass. Far too often, their extreme business focus [...]
Women entrepreneurs are big news. They are starting businesses at twice the rate of men and their businesses are growing in size as well as number. Revenue in female owned businesses increased more than in other businesses in the same period, according to a 2004 survey by Washington DC’s Centre for Women Business research. Although [...]
You can become an Internet entrepreneur with an opportunity that will earn you enough to work at home forever. Some of the options to do this include being an affiliate for products within a niche industry. The products may be downloadable, like an ebook, and then no inventory is needed. Another very profitable option [...]
So, you’re this successful business owner who still works sixteen hours a day, and is proud of it. You gave up family time, missed vacations and a myriad other simple pleasures, but feel that the sacrifice was worthwhile. You’re overworked and stressed out, and look ten years older than you are. While you loved to [...]
It’s time to review and revise your business plan. Because personal and business lives are often interwoven for entrepreneurs, it’s good to consider both.In other words, you can put together a “business plan” for your personal life as well. Learn from the past and decide on changes you want to make in life—don’t get stuck [...]