Learning how to write a business plan is essential for any new business idea. Unfortunately, we're not all taught this skill in school. Writing a strong business plan is an art. It involves accurately communicating one's full potential and market knowledge in a single document. Luckily, you don't need to reinvent the ... Read More
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Four Steps for Building a Small Business Contingency Plan
Last Thursday, I had my appendix removed. I had just finished eating an organic, vegetarian burrito when I started getting these sharp pains in the lower right side of my abdomen. Initially, I thought it was gas pains from my lunch, but hours later, it was still there. I looked up my symptoms on the internet, and the results ... Read More
How to Find Your Business Idea in a Weekend: 5 Easy Steps
Just like Agatha Christie, one of my favorite fiction writers, once said, “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” To build a successful business, you first have to find that business idea which seems perfect for you: one that would build on all the things you enjoy doing while allowing you to reach and even exceed your ... Read More
From Employee to Freelancer: How to Cautiously Make the Leap
Today, we're tackling a freelance question from one of our readers: Hi Holly, At the beginning of the year, I will be making a huge switch from my full-time position to freelance in order to get rid of my long commute and be closer to home and my two-year-old. To say I am nervous about the transition is an understatement. Do ... Read More
