What About Entrepreneurship

Hello, There's a great line in Alice in Wonderland when the Queen says, "Sometimes I think of 6 impossible things before breakfast." I think you'll agree that this has to be created at its best! As a small business owner, this is an idea you really need to strive for ... but how on earth can you open up your mind to get to the point where ideas just spill out? Small business owners are expected to be creative and inventive, otherwise, how could they run their own firm? If you have a sneaky feeling that creativity is not one of your strong points what can you do to stimulate your brain and get it kicked-started? Be Unlimited Too many people are 'limited thinkers'. They have their world placed squarely in a box and nothing can exist outside of that. If the newspaper reports something then it must be right. If Joe next door says that something is impossible then he must be right. As a small business owner, you cannot afford to be a 'limited...

Hello, Some would say that big business has it made; I, on the other hand, believe that there will always be a special place for the little business guy. Entrepreneurs have an edge over their bigger competitors. So while the Amazon's of the world are struggling to break even from their multibillion-dollar overheads, the smaller Dot-Com's are already realizing profits. What advantages do the "little" guys have in the marketplace? Below is how to "think like a startup" and realize greater success. HOW TO KEEP THE ENTREPRENEURIAL EDGE 1) STAY IN TOUCH WITH YOUR CUSTOMERS Ever heard of the 80/20 rule? The old adage says that 80% of your business will come from 20% of your customers. In business, the customer is king. It's far easier to sell to an existing customer than to find a new one. So, once you get a customer, you need to service the heck out of them. So how do you make your customers feel like they are number one? By letting the...

Get a sneak peek at this extraordinary formula right now! Hello, Are you the rebel-mouthy and opinionated? Do you like the thrill of change, always eager for the next new venture? Is your idea of security to never be the victim of a corporation's downsizing or re-engineering? Are you a fiercely independent risk-taker who can comfortably handle the uncertainty of being responsible for your own paycheck? Answering "yes" to all these questions put me squarely in the entrepreneurial ring more than two decades ago, and I can honestly say I've never been happier. Or richer. Or more in control of my life and career. I started with only $100 in seed money and my experience as a registered nurse. After putting in long shifts at the hospital, I worked part-time from my home for more than a year before my business gained enough momentum that I could quit my day job. I continued to work from home until my business income reached $1.2 million. Did...