Sorry to say, but you're not likely to have a highly successful marketing plan right out of the box; there will probably be quite a bit of learning as your marketing techniques evolve. The message of your marketing plan should …

Running a small business means that the owner will likely be forced to wear quite a few different hats of responsibilities.  Owners frequently find themselves inevitably in the accounting role in hopes of saving money and many have a though …

Running a small business requires an owner and operator to fulfill so many roles, sometimes all of them. Though it may not be top-of mind it is excessively important to have a happy and healthy work environment for yourself and …

Nobody can deny that owning your own small business is a challenging and rewarding experience. Sometimes though, you can feel like a tiny grain of sand on a large beach, especially when you study the habits of your larger big-business …

Never more will we worry about the crashing of a hard drive being the downfall of the very existence of our businesses. All of our hopes and dreams about technological security have been answered. Cloud computing has come to the …

As an entrepreneur, the idea of selling your business is likely to cross your mind at some point. Building your own business out of thin air with your own blood, sweat and tears can be quite an emotional process.  And …

Knowing precisely what you're going to say at the precise moment anybody asks, "So, what do you do?" will set you apart from most other businesspeople out there.  As a salesperson or a representative of your business, frequently what you …

The best intentions for a successful business do not necessarily guarantee a business that is actually successful.  The responsibilities of starting a business don't simply end once the business has been started.  The next important step is keeping that business …

Jumping into entrepreneurship at a young age is an exhilarating experience. You feel as though you can achieve anything you set your mind to. And for many determined young entrepreneurs, that’s precisely the case. However, is building a successful business …

Most businesses understand that they need at least some kind of social media presence nowadays. But what about those who are too deeply entrenched in Facebook status updates and tweets? Or those that can’t keep up with LinkedIn invites and …

A couple years ago, having a Facebook page devoted to your business would have been enough. Simply existing on the site had the ability to set one business apart from the rest. Times have changed, though. Boasting over 900 million …

You've decided that you want to own your own business. You've got a great idea you're sure will take off, and you're pretty sure you have what it takes to become an entrepreneur. Whether you'd like to run a company …

A new year is upon us and now is the time for your small business to break through the rut and get back on top. There has never been a better time to formulate a new marketing plan and put …

Check out the infographic! Here at Young Entrepreneur, we have always said that "young" is more a state of mind than a number. We know that entrepreneurs in their 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond read and participate on the site, …

The harsh truth is that there are very few unique businesses — those that are unlike any other in the market. In fact, it's increasingly difficult to think of even one business that began as a unique enterprise and has …

If you're confused about social media and site content, you're not alone. It's a subject you see everywhere these days, but it's one that not many fully understand. Fortunately, a new book is about to be release called Content is …

When trying to decide whether or not to take the plunge into entrepreneurship, people have an endless number of questions. Whether it's your first shot at being in business for yourself or you've done it before, some questions are sure …

Being able to measure the satisfaction level of your customers can be pretty difficult at times. Not only do you rely on customers for their feedback, but you've also got to trust that they are being completely honest when providing …

We live in a world where we can no longer depend solely on our education, and certainly not on employment. This would explain the increase in the number of people who are branching out on their own and starting their …

The issue of raising funds for a new business is a worry that's notorious for giving entrepreneurs sleepless nights. Often, an entrepreneur will have terrific ideas, plans, and projects, but they lack the funds to go anywhere with their ideas. …

Being an entrepreneur means making a lot of important decisions, and the decisions you make will often please some, and displease others.  Some people might even go to the extent of publicly criticizing you for some of your decisions.   And …

Becoming an entrepreneur is a funny business, isn't it? Everyone tells you that you need to be determined, that you need to follow your heart in spite of the odds, and that if you have the passion, success will follow. …

Good negotiating involves give and take. It applies to work and home, friends and family and is an important part of starting and building relationships. Being good at it takes practice and patience, both of which many people do not …

There is a wealth of information available online, composed by people who have generally learned the hard way and have come up with tips to help you shorten the learning curve. Many of these resources are available at no charge …

Lets face it, none of us like confrontation. We all like to go through life with as little anxiety and stress as possible and whether it be in a personal or in a business relationship we hate the prospect of …