According to a survey conducted by Intuit (the guys behind Quickbooks and Mint), 72% of Americans want to own their own company. And 84% believe they would be more passionate about their work if they owned their own business. We certainly…
If you have even a passing interest in starting a new business, you’ve probably read a book, listened to a podcast, or scanned several blogs (or all three) looking for advice on how to do it right. We write a…
Ask a small business owner why they started their own business and you’re likely to hear back something like, “I wanted to call the shots, to be more independent, and to have more control over my time, or to work…
Every fews months (often longer), direct mail guru and copywriting genius, Alan Rosenspan, sends out his newsletter (subscribe here). It’s one of our favorites and always includes an item or two worth thinking about. This past week, the newsletter posed…
[Updated February 2019] Aside from the decision to start your own small business, choosing a name for your startup may be the most important thing you do. A good name can be worth millions of dollars, while a bad name…
It used to be that starting a business was so difficult, that only the bravest of souls would think of doing it. And it was so expensive, that you needed a nest egg or rich uncle to get started. But…
The headline in The Wall Street Journal doesn’t exactly give a reader confidence: Economic Woes Abroad Bode Ill for the U.S. (link may require subscription). Major economies abroad are languishing. The Euro Zone recession is stretching out longer. China faces fears…
We ran across a short article a week or so ago called “7 Signs You’re Not Entrepreneur Material.” If you’re thinking of starting a business, stop what you’re doing and read it. A lot of people have a glamorous idea…
There are a lot of mistakes that entrepreneurs are bound to make as they start and grow their businesses. You might spend money on advertising that doesn’t work. (Hate to admit it, but we’ve done that. More than once.) Or…
