Monthly Archives: April 2010
10 Socially Responsible Business Ideas to Help You Help the World
In an earlier post, as part of our series, detailing 100 great businesses to start now, we explored green business ideas, and today we're sort of continuing on that track. But socially responsible businesses have to do with more than …
Stop Wasting Your Time! How to Get the Most Out of Social Media
There is no way to get over, under or around the social media wall. If you wish to make it big as an online entrepreneur, then mastering the many methods of social media is non-negotiable. Yet with a never ending …
Start Up Success – Good Business By Design
I was reading some articles recently about the top reasons why businesses fail and when I couple that with what I’ve learned from all my interviews with experts I would say without a doubt the 2 biggest factors to success …
Breaking News: The Road to Riches Only Has 3 Steps
This post is written by Guest Blogger Elijah Young After ignoring about 3000 "Get Rick Quick" Direct Messages on Twitter, I decided to set the record straight on how to get rich. If you've studied any number of successful people …
Stop Tossing Dollars to the Wind — Your Business Needs an Autoresponder Today!
If there is one adage you will hear over and over again from today's successful online entrepreneurs, it's this: build an e-mail list! You will hear this drum beat so often because it holds the clear ring of truth. Building …
Review: Mastering the VC Game — A Venture Capital Insider Reveals How to Get from Start-Up to IPO on YOUR Terms
There are books out there (a lot of books) about raising capital for your business, and there are infinitely more books on the subject of entrepreneurship. Some even endeavor to address both subjects. However, few, if any, are written by …
Your Business Needs an Action Plan. Do You Know What You're Doing?
Being an entrepreneur is incredibly exciting. Few careers could ever hope to offer the continuous excitement, endless decision-making and constant ownership of your own life that can be had by crafting your own way of doing business. However, excitement rarely …
The Power of a Virtual Assistant
Whenever the words 'personal assistant' come up, our minds are automatically programmed to picture a high-powered executive, wealthy business person, doctor or some other type of high-ranking professional. We have been ingrained to think that only the rich and powerful …
10 Businesses You Can Start Today for $100 or Less
Think you need deep pockets, VC funding or an angel investor to start a business? No way! Anyone can start a business — even if you have less than $100 to start. While you'll be able to grow your business …
Shocking Truth: Social Media is Old News
There's nothing new about social media. People have been communicating with one another for thousands of years. It's what makes us human. Think about a time when you've bought something, really enjoyed it, then recommended it to a friend. Maybe …
5 Steps to the Perfect Business Partnership
There are a number of reasons to bring a partner into your business. You might need a certain expertise, you might need funding, or maybe you just don't want to go it alone. Whatever your reasons, bringing in a partner …
Great Entrepreneurs Know the Difference Between Idea and Opportunity
There is a big difference between a great idea and a solid opportunity. Though as entrepreneurs, it is sometimes easy to get confused. Smart entrepreneurs must learn to sift between the many ideas that are always bouncing through their brain …
11 Social Media Blogs to Crack the SM Code
It goes without saying that Social Media has forever changed the way we market our businesses, communicate with customers, and connect with each other about everything from business to personal interests. It's also an almost universal sentiment that figuring out …
Review: Need Business Cards? Check Out Print24
This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Print24. All opinions are 100% mine. If you’re in the market for business cards, consider checking out Print24. You say you have cards already? Then take a look at …
10 Low-Cost Franchises to Get You Fired Up
When you're considering various business ideas, the advantages of buying a franchise are hard to ignore. What a good franchise company offers is a blueprint to a successful venture. They've done it before, they know what works, and they benefit …
Kairos Society Unites International Collegiate Entrepreneurs and Global Executives to Discuss the Future of Economic Stability and Innovation
New York Stock Exchange and Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Host Kairos Global Summit, Showcasing Top Student Start-Up Companies While Discussing Next Generation of Entrepreneurship The Kairos Society, a student-led and -operated international non-profit organization designed to unite college …
How Professional Website Design Can Benefit Your Business
The majority of businesses today acknowledge the need for an online presence. More and more shoppers are turning to the Internet to research products and services, gather information, and make purchases. Neglecting your website alienates this important consumer audience. While …
17 Reasons Why Entrepreneurs Shouldn't Listen to "Experts"
by Guest Writer Tim Andren It was a painful thing to hear. The words coming from his mouth felt like daggers in my chest. "That will never work!" In a handful of stages of my life, there has been a …
Market Your Site Like a Rock Star – 10 Blogs to Help You Do it Right
SEO and other marketing trends are forever changing. In fact, it might be difficult to keep up with it, but if you want to drive more traffic to your site, it's worth the effort. Obviously there are thousands of providers …
Setster
Setster is an internet technology platform targeting the professional services market. Doctors, Lawyers, Therapists, Stylists, groomers and everyone who depends on an appointment calendar to meet with his/her clients. Setster will bring innovative simple next generation web 2.0 ease of …
Small Business Can Have Big Gains With Social Media
Though small businesses have been some of the last to catch on to the social media revolution, those entrepreneurs with a micro enterprise might also be some of those with the most to gain. A few small business that have …
What's Your Twitter Influence?
How do you know if all your work to build a Twitter following is paying off? When it comes to what you're really trying to accomplish on Twitter, the bottom line is "influence." In other words, do people listen to …
Be, Do, Have"the Zen of Brand Success
This post is written by Guest Blogger Suzanne Tulien. Elevating Your Growth through Ancient Practices Don't you just love the word 'Zen'? It just feels good to say it. ZZZZEEEEEEENNNNNN — you almost automatically take a deep breath and relax. …
10 Great Retail Business Ideas
It's no secret that the retail sector has taken a beating in the last couple of years. But all signs point to it coming back, slowly but surely. Part of being a successful entrepreneur is watching trends and responding to …
Economic Downturn Can Be an Entrepreneur's Golden Ticket
Necessity is and always has been the mother of invention, and nothing breeds necessity like a recession teetering at the edge of a depression. The last few years have been rough one this country. What started out at the fringes …
