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Entrepreneur.com:
One of the reasons so many people don’t become entrepreneurs is because they’re afraid of failing. They’re afraid of making mistakes. They’re afraid of losing money. But if people can’t overcome these psychological fears, they’d be better off keeping their day jobs.
Robert Kiyosaki, author of the Rich Dad series of books, says there are three [...]
BizBox:
You can’t compete with your big competitor on price, selection, or corporate brand recognition, so don’t try. Instead, focus on the things that make you different from the Walmarts of the world.
1. Specialize.
2. Customize.
3. Reach out to the community.
4. Use your name.
5. Get things no one else can.
6. Give your store a makeover.
7. Reward loyalty.
8. [...]
Entrepreneur:
You’ll be amazed at the number of people you’ll speak to as you go through the inventing process.
Be sure to keep a brief record of all conversations you think are relevant. For example, when you speak with an engineer, graphic artist, prototype developer or patent attorney, write down the date and time of your call. [...]
ABC News:
If you can’t find someone to hire you, consider hiring yourself. Not only can entrepreneurship bring great personal fulfillment, but launching a small business doesn’t have to break the bank.
Here’s how Tory Johnson started her own business with virtually no money.
“In 1999 I started Women for Hire to put on career fairs. I [...]
Rhonda Abrams At USA TODAY:
How are you going to spend your company’s money in 2009?
With such a dismal U.S. economy, we all naturally want to hold on to every dollar we can.
On the other hand, a bad economy means real opportunities for those businesses that have the smarts and the courage to take advantage of [...]
Lifehack:
As a rule, thinking is a good thing and while some people don’t do it enough, some over-think everything. Both genders can fall into either category - today we’re going to chat about the one who does too much.
Some people think themselves into stagnation, frustration, exhaustion, anxiety and even illness. They have an aptitude for [...]
When something is broken and it needs fixed, what do you do? You have 2 choices, call someone in to fix it or do the work on your own. Ironically, it’s not that much different in business. You could either call someone in to help answer your questions and do the work, [...]
Open Forum:
Five things that every small business owner should do in 2009. Don’t consider it a New Year’s resolution because there’s a whole psychology behind such things. Just do it.
1. Act like a prospective customer and call your company to see how the phone system and receptionist treat you.
2. See if your website has a [...]
American-Statesman:
Is becoming an entrepreneur on your list of New Year’s resolutions? “Life Entrepreneurs,” a new book by Christopher Gergen and Gregg Vanourek, argues that the concept isn’t limited to your career — it’s about creating the complete life that you want.
The book takes readers through a process of getting in touch with their core identity, [...]
David Wallace At Search Engine Guide:
If you have yet to hear about Twitter, I might ask you if you have been living in a cave and for how long.
The micro-blogging platform that few knew about a year ago has now gone mainstream with over 6 million users - a number that is growing daily. Even [...]
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