Though most entrepreneurs may understand that enough money is needed to get their new businesses up and running, the truth is that no business can pass the start-up phase to become a successful, operating entity unless there is also adequate know-how and time. Before you get too far into the business start-up process, you will ... Read more...
Do a quick search on Google for a "small business start-up checklist" or a "guide to small business start-up" and you'll get back many really informative articles (a few of which I will reference here). But what if in your case there is very little money available to turn your idea into a viable, operating ... Read more...
The very first step in starting up a new small or home business is conducting the necessary research and development to successfully put your product or service on the market. This is a must! Many a business idea has flopped because the owners failed to invest enough time, money, or effort into this stage. Keep ... Read more...
The following are ten root causes of small business failure.
As the price of basic commodities including corn, soya beans, wheat, sugar, and precious metals continues to rise, as fuel continues to command well over $100 a barrel, as the U.S. Dollar weakens and inflation starts to rear is hoary head, small businesses are getting squeezed. No, it's not a pretty picture. In fact, it's ... Read more...