May 24, 2012

25 Lessons for Start Up Home Business Owners

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Starting a new business is challenging. It is not easy, and in most cases, it will require that you put your heart and soul to it to succeed. If you are about to start a business, here are 25 lessons that can guide you

Three Steps to Understanding and Overcoming the Fear of Starting a Business

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While some may find it easy to launch themselves unto the entrepreneurship track, others struggle with the decision and become paralyzed through inaction because of the risks that a new business venture imposes. Learn to overcome your fear of starting a business.

Business Concept Development: A Clear Path to Success

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The greater amount of time an entrepreneur spends on the conceptual component of the business, the easier it will be to implement. Learn why you need to master your business concept.

What Small Business Owners Can Learn from Angry Birds

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Angry Birds is the largest mobile app success story. Here are 10 things that small and home-based business owners can learn from the Angry Birds game.

How to Get Business Funding Without a Personal Guarantee

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As part of the process of borrowing money, many entrepreneurs are finding that lending and financial institutions are requiring them to personally guarantee the payment of the loan. But should you sign a personal guarantee for your business loans? Is there an alternative?

Starting a New Business: From Vision to Implementation

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With small business loans declining, entrepreneurs must give great forethought prior to launching themselves onto the entrepreneurship track. Learn the 3 principles you need to successfully start a business.

4 Successful Job Search Strategies for Mature Workers

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Despite U.S. unemployment rates that hover around 10 percent, one segment of the population is not being hit as hard: employees age 55-plus. At its peak in December 2009, the unemployment rate for this group was 7.2 percent. As of December, 2010, it was 6.9 percent. These statistics will no doubt come as a surprise to all the 55-plus job seekers who are still struggling to find work.

Small Businesses: Getting the Right Auto Insurance for the Company Car

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Small businesses often have an entire laundry list of expenses, and commercial auto insurance can certainly be amongst the top. But getting affordable coverage for the company car is not unlike finding the same thing for a privately owned vehicle.

50 Must-Hear Lectures for Small Business Owners

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Whether you have an MBA or are starting your own business, there’s more to learn about business than what you get out of classes and textbooks. Listen to these innovative, insightful and gutsy business leaders who’ve got a lot to teach you about venture capital, collaboration, the new culture of leadership, and more.

How to Start a Successful Small Business

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This entry is part 11 of 11 in the series Home Business End of the Year Review

What do you need to succeed in business? Experts say that you need to have loads of persistence, passion, and hard work – and yes, lots of luck. Learn some factors that you need to improve your chances for success when starting a business.

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