Archive for August, 2009

Requirements For Starting A Small Business

Other than money (discussed elsewhere), what do you need when starting a new business?
Time
Time has got to be one of the most important factors in the success of a small business.  A new small business will consume incredible amounts of time, so much so that you will sometimes find yourself dreaming about doing work.  These [...]

Business

The Three Most Important Items For Small Business

Starting a business can be an incredibly time consuming venture.  The three most important items required when starting a new business is 1) money, 2) time, and 3) more money.  This is not an exaggeration since no matter how much time a business can suck out of you it can suck at least twice as [...]

Business, Finance

Three Young Success Stories

A few days ago I posted about learning from other peoples failures.  Using other peoples failures is a great way to ensure your own success because it will keep you from making their mistakes (you’ll make different ones).
The problem with just concentrating on failure is you don’t feel sufficiently motivated to build a successful enterprise.  [...]

Success Stories

Business Use Of Home Services

Lately I have been in the middle of switching service providers for my phone and Internet service (whole series of articles brewing in there) and the whole process has gotten me thinking about the services you use and how they apply to your business.
When running a small business you often do work from home (or [...]

Business

Finding Success Inside of Failure

When trying to build a business there are a number of major items that could make you fail.  Failing to plan for an audit, not keeping your receipts, not taking time off, taking all your time off.  One of the most helpful items to ensure you smooth out your business is to find out how [...]

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