No one goes into business with the intention of making a loss. However, as the statistics have shown, many would-be entrepreneurs have set out with what they believed to be a great idea, but were ultimately unsuccessful. Often, this is simply due to a lack of research and a failure to do the math.
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Read “Lifestyle Entrepreneurship” to Determine If Your Idea is Profitable
Posted by lyceum under StrategyFrom http://smallbiztrends.com 3055 days ago
Tiny House Meets Small Business with This Home Office Twist
Posted by lyceum under NewsFrom http://smallbiztrends.com 3055 days ago
One of the hottest new trends in real estate is making an impact on the business world. Entrepreneurs around the country are turning to tiny houses, or small shed-like structures to house their offices or business headquarters.
Below are some of the companies currently offering these types of stru Read More
Below are some of the companies currently offering these types of stru Read More
10 Tips for Standing Out From Competitors in Business
Posted by lyceum under NewsFrom http://smallbiztrends.com 3055 days ago
There’s no one right way to stand out in business. It takes creativity and innovation. The methods vary but the goal is the same — to distinguish yourself and beat out the competition.
Members of the online small business community have plenty of insights into what makes different businesses stand Read More
Members of the online small business community have plenty of insights into what makes different businesses stand Read More
SleeterCon Shares Small Business and Accounting Info this Week
Posted by lyceum under NewsFrom http://smallbiztrends.com 3055 days ago
With over 70 sessions and an extensive Expo Hall containing more than 90 exhibitors, SleeterCon is one conference that offers broadly focused solutions for accountants and small business owners alike. This isn’t a conference that focuses on one idea or approach. Instead, SleeterCon offers a spectru
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Read "Talking to Crazy" When Reasoning No Longer Works
Posted by lyceum under ManagementFrom http://smallbiztrends.com 3055 days ago
Every office has someone who may be a little irrational. They be manipulative, stubborn, or passive-aggressive. Most of us just deal with it, but what if there was a better way? Dr. Mark Goulston, a psychiatrist may be able to help with that. In his book,”Talking to Crazy: How to Deal with the Irra
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14 Tips for Finding Office Space for Your Growing Team
Posted by lyceum under ManagementFrom http://smallbiztrends.com 3055 days ago
Good news — you’re growing. But you want to make sure your team feels comfortable and can do their best work in your space. That’s why we asked 14 entrepreneurs from Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) the following question:
“What is your top tip for finding office space when your company has outgro Read More
“What is your top tip for finding office space when your company has outgro Read More
46 Percent of Holiday Shopping, Buying Will be Online
Posted by lyceum under NewsFrom http://smallbiztrends.com 3055 days ago
As Black Friday 2015 fast approaches, shoppers and retailers are getting ready for the single busiest day of the year. In the U.S. alone, $9.1 billion was spent by shoppers in stores in 2014, which doesn’t include online sales.
However, a new survey conducted by Prosper Insights and Analytics on b Read More
However, a new survey conducted by Prosper Insights and Analytics on b Read More
The 7 Best Cities to Launch a Startup in 2016
Posted by lyceum under StartupsFrom http://smallbiztrends.com 3056 days ago
While Silicon Valley gets most of the attention, there are plenty of other areas that are equally conducive to launching a startup. Yes, Silicon Valley is filled to the brim with resources, but it’s also expensive and over saturated. If you really want to provide your startup with a strong foundati
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Coping with the Office Narcissist
Posted by lyceum under ManagementFrom http://smallbiztrends.com 3056 days ago
Narcissists are among the most interesting coworkers. They are also repugnant, disruptive and poisonous to a business, and potentially to your career. That is, if your narcissist sees you as anything except a reflection of their greatness.
So, you must interact with the office narcissist as if eve Read More
So, you must interact with the office narcissist as if eve Read More
Go West for Capital Young Man (or Woman)
Posted by lyceum under Raising CapitalFrom http://smallbiztrends.com 3056 days ago
When Steve Jobs wanted money for Apple Computer in the late 1970s, he got financing from Silicon Valley venture firm Sequoia Capital. Roughly 40 years later, in 2009, when Brian Chesky needed funding for Airbnb, he got an investment from the same Silicon Valley venture capital firm.
Not only has S Read More
Not only has S Read More
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