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The Disappearing Silver Bullet - Success As An Entrepreneur
Many individuals interested in a business startup are under the assumption that there is a magic silver bullet (or formula) for success. They are convinced that the successful businesses they have encountered gained access to this formula and are simply unwilling to share the knowledge with other aspiring business owners.
Somehow if that knowledge could just […]
You’ll Never Survive - Or Will You? The X Factor Entrepreneur
When you look at entrepreneurialism purely from the standpoint of statistics it’s easy to come to the conclusion that becoming an entrepreneur may not be for you.
For instance the Small Business Administration reports, “The lack of business experience and expertise is the cause of 95% of business failures.”
So if you lack experience does that […]
Create Passive Income As An Entrepreneur
Once you undertake the development of a business you utilize a variety of entrepreneurial skills. You find yourself working hard to keep things going, but there’s a real sense of satisfaction in the work.
Recently I was told of a woman who had started her twenty-first business. In each case the business was related to cooking. […]
Improving the Odds of Success in Ecommerce
Technological advances have allowed a series of potential revenue streams in the world of ecommerce. Certainly the technological revolution has allowed brick and mortar commerce to open its doors to international clients. And while this is a rather large tip on a rather large iceberg it’s not the sum total of available online wealth.
A Little […]
Mentorship Is A Key To Success For Entrepreneurs
Today’s motivation for young entrepreneurs is being fueled through a variety of mentor-based programs that work to assist in the development of great ideas while pointing out potholes to avoid.
Organizations like Entrepreneurs Only (EO) are working to foster growth in young entrepreneurs with a sizeable dream. The organization further encourages philanthropy as part of […]
Social Entrepreneurs Help Change the World
Many will view the world of entrepreneurialism as a means of developing a business to supply the financial requirements of household needs. The prevailing dream of most aspiring entrepreneurs is to work for themselves without the need to answer to a boss.
There is, however, a culture of entrepreneurs who not only seek to become self-sufficient […]
Entrepreneurialism: Research vs. Intuition
In the development of a business there is a certain amount of research that must be conducted. Most entrepreneurs find themselves immersed in some form of research whether they like it or not.
For many burgeoning entrepreneurs there is a question of whether intense research or personal intuition is the best course of action in […]
8 Traits of the Perfect Entrepreneur
If you’ve considered the possibility of becoming an entrepreneur there are eight traits that are important in describing the perfect entrepreneur.
1. Risk Taker - Entrepreneurs understand that in order to make a profit they will need to assume a certain level of financial risk.
2. Business Manager - Entrepreneurs have a keen understanding of finance and […]
