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BUSINESS NETWORKING – TIPS FOR ENTREPRENEURS
February 22nd at 5:25pm
Business networking simply refers to building and cultivating relationships with people of similar interests in ways that can benefit all parties. Whenever people gather for Chamber of Commerce socials, join professional associations, go to conventions, or ask friends for introductions or recommendations, they’re networking. Many people network to get leads for new business, but networking can also help you find a job, change careers, hire good employees, sell products, improve your business practices or accomplish any number of professional goals. Today’s professionals use traditional forms, but they also have other choices for business networking. They might join groups, attend networking events or…
HOW TO SCALE A BUSINESS
January 31st at 7:28pm
Scalability is about capacity and capability. Scaling a business means setting the stage to enable and support growth in your company. It means having the ability to grow without being hampered. It requires planning, some funding and the right systems, staff, processes, technology and partners. Does your business have the capacity to grow? Will your business systems, infrastructure and team be able to accommodate growth? Companies scale their business when their revenue increases while their operating costs remain low. If a company increases their revenue but increases their costs at the same rate, then that business is not scaling. Setting proper goals is necessary for anyone who’s serious about…
10 GREAT RESOURCES FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS
January 28th at 9:21pm
As your business changes, you might start to look for advice on how to handle the inevitable unknowns. Here’s a roundup of resources that should point you in the right direction: whether you’re looking to get a question answered, a skillset solidified, or a mentor onboard. There are lots of places to turn for small business advice. 1. Meetup.com Meetup.com makes it easy to find local groups of entrepreneurs, whether they’re operating in your industry or talking through specific issues. Browse topics like Small Biz (over 4 million members and more than 10,000 meetups!) and Small Business Owners to find award-winning meetups near you. 2. Small Business…
WANT TO BUY A FRANCHISE? IMPORTANT TIPS
January 6th at 11:18pm
Everyday we walk into businesses that are franchise business models, such as restaurants, coffee shops, printing places, etc. A lot of entrepreneurs choose to buy a franchise because they are already proven businesses and where the operating structure, suppliers and management know how is available for a new location. A franchise enables you, the investor or franchisee, to operate a business. You pay a franchise fee and you get a format or system developed by the company (franchisor), the right to use the franchisor’s name for a specific number of years and assistance. Franchises can be very profitable. According to…
BEST APPS FOR ENTREPRENEURS
January 2nd at 10:18pm
Entrepreneurs face daily challenges due to fast business environment, competition, employee management, and many other factors. With so much on your plate, is 24 hours a day enough? If not, then take a look at the following list of mobile apps that can help you manage your time and boost productivity. Pocket The Pocket mobile app is the best ‘Save it for Later’ app for startup founders wishing to keep all their useful articles, images, videos, and other content saved at a single place for future use. The app allows you to save anything from nearly 1500 mobile apps and…
TOP AMERICAN SELF MADE BILLIONAIRES
December 17th at 9:00pm
There are two types of billionaires: those who inherited their wealth, and those who built it from nothing. There are 2,604 billionaires in the world, and 55.8% of them are self-made. Our nation gained a net 21 billionaires this year, for a total of 607. That’s slightly more than a 50 percent increase compared to 2010 when the U.S. had 404 billionaires. Fourteen of the 20 richest people in the world are Americans, here are the top American Billionaires list: Serge Brin: Estimated net worth $29.1 billion Brin emigrated from Moscow to the US with his parents when he was…
TAI LOPEZ – TOP INFLUENCER AND ENTREPRENEUR
December 16th at 6:25pm
Tai Lopez (born on April 11, 1977) is an American entrepreneur, investor, motivational speaker, and online personality based in Los Angeles, California. Tai Lopez’s life story and businesses put him on a crash course toward success. There may have been detours along the way, but he always felt like his destiny was to find a good life. Then his goal shifted to help others find their dreams as well. Lopez was born in Long Beach, CA. His mother and grandmother raised him since his father was imprisoned while he was growing up. The entrepreneurial spirit was strong in him from early on, starting…
CITIES WITH THE BEST STARTUP ENVIRONMENT
December 14th at 7:59pm
Many people dream of starting their own business in search of a better future. But entrepreneurship isn’t only good for individuals: The employment, wages, and revenue generated by new businesses are essential for a city’s economic growth. The following 10 U.S. cities have the highest collective three-year revenue growth rates among this year’s Inc. 5000, a list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. The 5 Hottest Startup Cities in America 1. San Francisco 3-year revenue growth 413% . San Francisco reclaims its spot at the top thanks to its renowned startup ecosystem. While the Bay Area has long been known for…