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“How Do I Start This Dream?” As a business consultant and educator, I have heard this question hundreds of times in the last 11 years
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“How Do I Start This Dream?” As a business consultant and educator, I have heard this question hundreds of times in the last 11 years
Who Loves you Best? Finding Clarity on Your Target Market and Customer Avatar. The full process of starting a business can be overwhelming. As budding
The Difference between Angel Investors vs. Venture Capitalists All new companies require start-up funds to get their product to market or offer specific services to
If you are an entrepreneur or have a dream to start your own business, you can find plenty of information about doing just that. Many
The 1st Step When we think about starting a business, we think about the concrete steps we need to take to make the business real.
Then a surprising thing happened. The majority of my new clients wanted to start a business. That was unexpected. Many had been dissatisfied with their job for some time. Others still had jobs but did not believe the job would be long lasting. Some had a hobby that they would love to somehow turn into a business. Others just wanted to create a second revenue stream. Some saw opportunities in certain markets. Entrepreneurship was “alive and well” in 2020.
FEAR and FAIL are two four-letter words that often haunt entrepreneurs and small business owners. However there are many other four-letter words that are cause for inspiration.
A huge part of business planning is actually spent in research, testing and pivoting. One of the primary reasons for business planning is to prove the the model is financially viable. That work is not for the bank, it is for you. REMEMBER – You are your first investor. You are investing time, money, energy and passion. It is critical to ensure it is the right investment for you and your family.
We all get stuck. The Definition of Insanity fits here – “Doing the same thing over and over again, expecting different results.” In the above situation, the owner spent all of his time IN his business instead of LOOKING AFTER his business.
Everyday more people are considering the possibility of owning their own business, are you one of them?
