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- 7 Tips on How to Write a Book - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2009 from Carol Denbow1. Write your book. Whether it’s non-fiction or fiction, Fantasy, Autobiography, Crime or Mystery, just write what you feel. Never worry about editing as you go; as that will bury your creativity. 2. Find a quiet place to write. An extra bedroom, office, or even a garage (preferably heated), ...
Views: 1705(1 vote) - Write And Publish Your Personal Story - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2008 from Carol DenbowWith proper direction, all writers have the ability to see their story in book form. Whether you have a full length novel in mind or a unique life story you want to share, book writing has become the most popular way for one to truly express themselves. You’re not alone with your book idea, ...
Views: 1192 - Why Business Partnerships Don’t Work - by Submitted on May 21, 2008 from Carol DenbowPartnerships are typically formed due to a joint business idea or the need for financial aid with business start-up expense. Either way, only about 40 percent of partnerships work out and partnership dissolution is like a divorce--it’s really ugly. You can only think and speak for yourself, you ...
Views: 4167 - How To Find The Best Location to Start A New Business - by Submitted on May 20, 2008 from Carol DenbowWith some businesses, location won’t matter much. But with most, it’s location, location, and location! Poor locations may be where you find the rent is cheaper and you might believe this will save you money. The truth is, your cheaper bad location can close you down faster than anything. When ...
Views: 1355 - Buying An Existing Business Or Franchise - by Submitted on May 13, 2008 from Carol DenbowSometimes it is easier to buy an established business rather than start a new business from scratch. About 10 percent of new business owners have purchased an existing business. If you’re looking into buying an existing business, find out why it’s for sale. This can be a challenge of its own. ...
Views: 1605 - How to Avoid Failure By Starting Your Small Business from Home - by Submitted on May 12, 2008 from Carol DenbowNearly 90 percent of people state that at some point in their lives they’ve dreamed of starting their own business, yet few make the initial effort. Often it’s due to lack of funds or personal commitment, or just the fear of failing. And although it’s true that only about ten ...
Views: 1203 - How Much Money Do I Need To Start A New Business? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2008 from Carol DenbowIt doesn’t always require a massive amount of cash to start a new business. In fact, 25 percent of business owners need no dollar amount to start up and just over 32 percent of new business owners needed less than $5,000 to start or acquire their business. Businesses such as housekeeping, ...
Views: 1765 - How to Budget Your Business Start-up to Avoid Painful Failure - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Carol DenbowThe myth that nine out of ten small businesses close in their first year may or may not be completely true. According to more recent Dun and Bradstreet data, 76 percent of new companies were still in business after two years. But since these statistics are based solely on the number of business ...
Views: 1102 - Are You Ready To Be Your Own Boss? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2008 from Carol DenbowDo you plan to give up your job and start a new business of your own? What would that take? What would be your new responsibilities? Probably more than you planned. In new business, your security is the biggest thing you give up. The idea of having a paycheck in the same amount you can count on ...
Views: 1054 - 10 Businesses You Can Start for $500 or less! - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Carol DenbowLong time statistics have shown that 9 out of 10 new businesses fail in their first year. Lack of planning and financial ruin is one of the most common causes. Starting small is a way to insure minimal risk in new business. The founder of Dell computers was a college dropout on a shoe-string ...
Views: 1735 - 5 Best Ways To Start A New Business On A Shoestring Budget - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2008 from Carol DenbowJust over 32 percent of new business owners needed less than $5,000 to start or acquire their business. Amazingly enough, 25 percent of business owners needed no dollar amount to start up. The following is just a small list of some ways to start your new business with little or no ...
Views: 924 - 8 Sure-Fire Business Start-up Tips To “Know” - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2008 from Carol DenbowKnow your business – Having a business plan is perhaps the most important part of business start-up. Lack of planning is the number one cause of business failure. A business plan is just that; a plan. It’s a blueprint of where you want to be in one, three, or five years, and a list of all ...
Views: 730 - Why Do Nearly 90% Of New Small Businesses Fail? - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2008 from Carol DenbowEveryone has dreamed about starting a business and being their own boss. Most who pursue that dream find only frustration and failure. Since 1986, as many as nine out of ten new businesses have closed in their first year. According to a recent survey of failed business owners, “lack of ...
Views: 1027 - Why Most New Small Businesses Fail? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2008 from Carol DenbowEveryone has dreamed about starting a business and being their own boss. Most who pursue that dream find only frustration and failure. Since 1986, as many as nine out of ten new businesses have closed in their first year. According to a recent survey of failed business owners, “lack of ...
Views: 752 - Your Hobby; Your Job? Starting The Right Business For Happiness And Success - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Carol DenbowIf you’re reading this article, it’s because you’ve already decided that you would like to own your own business, right? This is most likely your first real attempt at self-employment. 65 percent of the business owners out there are first-time owners. Almost 70 percent of new businesses are ...
Views: 812 - Starting a Business – Do You Have The Time? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2008 from Carol DenbowAccording to a United States Census Bureau survey of business owners, 51 percent will work over 336 days per year. 34.5 percent will work over 40 hours per week and 13.6 percent of those will work more than 60 hours per week. The average business owner/manager will receive about 190 messages a ...
Views: 778 - Show Me The Money! – The Financial Truth Of New Business - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2008 from Carol Denbow“I want to start my own business and be my own boss!” Sound familiar? It may, because nearly 95 percent of people have this pass through their thoughts at some point in their working lifetime. “Get rich quick” schemes never work. Yet we are repeatedly bombarded with TV and other advertizing ...
Views: 741 - Am I Ready To Start A Business? 10 Personal Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Commit - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2008 from Carol DenbowNo, we won’t begin with “Do you have a master’s degree?” Although education does matter, higher education is not a requirement for starting or succeeding in a new business. In fact, according to a 1992 United States Census Bureau report, only 5.3 percent of business owners have a Master’s degree ...
Views: 715 - Is Your Family In It? – Starting A New Business Without Family Support - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2008 from Carol DenbowIt seems as if there are a million things to consider when developing a new business venture. But does your family have the right to be considered in the process? Of course they do, but rarely do they receive equal consideration to finances, business potential, or our own personal desire to ...
Views: 805 - Master’s Not Required – Who Qualifies To Start Their Own Business? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Carol DenbowNearly 90 percent of people state that at some point in their lives they’ve dreamed of starting their own business, yet few make the initial effort. What makes an entrepreneur? There are many scientific theories floating around out there; the genetic theory, how your parents raised you, ...
Views: 760 - Are Websites A Profitable Choice? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2008 from Carol DenbowIt seems most all businesses create websites as an advertizing option to increase sales. But do the benefits of a website outweigh the time and expense of web development? In 2007, internet retail sales rose fifty percent over the previous year. With over seventy percent of people using the ...
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