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The Importance Of Networking For Small Business Owners
Networking is a valuable tool for business owners who are either in the infancy of starting a new business or for those who are hoping to grow their business. There are numerous benefits to gain from networking. Among them, I’ll fill you in with just some examples of...
How To Progressively Handle Money Between Business Partners
Starting a company is a daunting task but having someone do it alongside you can alleviate many of the struggles that doing it alone contains. The issue then is how much of the company and its profit should be shared between partners. The ensure sustainability within...
Does Your Process Or Invention Need To Be Protected?
If you’ve found yourself in a situation where you’ve invented something brilliant only to turn around and find it’s being used without your consent, you are not alone. This is why it’s worth legally protecting your intellectual property from others. Rightfully so, you...
The Tried-And-True Principles Of Making A Successful Business Plan
You have a business, or you’re looking to create one. Congratulations! You’re in for a bumpy ride. Your early decisions will help make that ride a sketchy 4-wheel expedition up a mountain or a stable roller coaster ride that Walt Disney would be proud of. Using a...
What Makes An Innovator Great?
Innovation can be a game changer. It has allowed success to many people throughout history. But what has led some innovators to success when others have completely sunk? Well, first off, a great innovator needs to be able to stay current, understand what's going on in...
The Key To Preparing In Any Economy
Unlike typical weather forecasts the economy does not have a set trajectory or definitive fluctuation. Because of this the economy can grow and collapse in faster than usual shifts at potentially very rapid rates. Trusting instinct or news outlets to provide timely...
What Makes A Leader Successful?
Finding yourself in a management position doesn't necessarily that you will have skills necessary to lead a team. You may just see yourself as only being good at running the day-to-day operations, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be able to develop them over time. To...
How To Find The TRUE Demand For Your Business And Why It’s Important
Starting a company is an invigorating feeling that motivates many entrepreneurs to do great things. The early times are vital when starting a company as it is the structuring stage for all further company development. Because of its vitality it is imperative that you...
Mistakes To Avoid When Planning Your Marketing Strategy
When owning your own business, especially for those new to it, you’re bound to make a mistake or two. While some decisions you make will only cause a minor hiccup, some can create a major problem. Developing a marketing strategy should be one of the top priorities as...
Is There A Need For Your Business Idea? The Question Nobody Wants to Ask
As important as it is to accept certain opportunities it is also equally, if not more important, to reject opportunities. Time and resources are very important when running a business, especially if you are striving to start a new one. The question of whether or not...