Running a small business is as challenging as trekking to Mt. Everest without having oxygen cylinder, prior practice, and a valid map guide. The challenges are only because there are no authentic rules that can lead a small business towards success while other major obstacles comprise: low budget, limited manpower, …

An interesting parallel is taking place in America. According to recent studies by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate continues to rise in many U.S. cities and states, with some unfortunately surpassing 9.5 percent. The recession is also hitting the workforce in another way: The number of …

In the early 90s I walked away from a high school counseling position to pursue my dream of helping teens start their own businesses. The dream became a reality with the formation of a nonprofit, Tomorrow’s Entrepreneurs Today. During our 12th year, a robbery occurred at our teen center which …

Summary: As you continue searching for a legitimate home business opportunity, it’s easy to get confused. Save time and money and avoid these 5 common mistakes. 1) FIXATE ON THE PRODUCT Lots of aspiring home business owners scour the internet looking for the perfect product to distribute. They endlessly assess …

Franchise opportunities are a hot commodity. Business magazines tout the top 10 franchises of this industry and the top 500 franchises overall. The reviews spout promises, the ads are absolutely enticing and financial success beckons behind the shiny promises. So what’s really behind the franchise opportunity curtain? Is purchasing a …

You have probably heard of Warhammer and Warhammer 40k, and if you have not then chances are you have seen the excellent computer game Dawn of War. Games Workshop are the masterminds behind these epic franchises. As the largest tabletop battle games company in the world, Games Workshop are also …

Here’s a great way of getting some personal branding along with some free inbound links…Think of it as a “free gift” from Google itself. If you didn’t know already, Google has a service called “Google Profiles” which allows folks to more easily search for you and find out more about …

Even in the best of times, the disposition of a business is a multifaceted process fraught with peril. With the current state of the economy what you don’t know could be fatal. Even so, there are techniques which can be employed to avoid many of the hazards. For many small …

Classic muscle cars have made a comeback in popular culture due in a large part to their being featured in the popular Hollywood franchise, The Fast and the Furious. Illegal drag racing had been going out for years before the Fast and the Furious franchise glamorized the whole experience. People …

Defining entrepreneurship isn’t difficult. An entrepreneur is somebody who is willing to take a calculated risk and start his or her own business. Entrepreneurship is not for everybody. If you are a budding entrepreneur this article contains a few tips to help get you started on the road to business …