(Entrepreneur) — Not many CEOs can say that they served as a U.S. foreign service diplomat in Leningrad during the Cold War. And certainly, not many CEOs can say they were kicked out of the former Soviet Union for being accused of espionage. But Wild Planet Toys founder Danny Grossman isn’t your everyday, run-of-the-mill CEO. […]
(Entrepreneurs) — Are you considering building a website for your small business–or having one built for you? Before you dive in and create one, it’s crucial that you consider your website an investment in your business and act accordingly. This means looking down the road and making sure that the way you build your site […]
(Forbes) — Winning in business is about selling the best product at the best price. If only. In many industries the difference among competing players is not very large. Often the best way to get an edge, if you can, is getting a gander at what the other guy is going to do before he […]
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(Fast Company) — The business world is obsessed with “talent” — hiring it, retaining it, rewarding it. We’re urged to “get the right people on the bus.” (And, really, what better symbol of the high-performing enterprise than a bus?) The metaphor implies that good workers are portable units of competence. They can bring their talent […]
(Inc.com) — Starting a home-based franchise may provide a low barrier for entry into entrepreneurship, but the work is no less hard. This guide will prepare you for what to expect. Starting a home-based franchise may seem like an easy way to start a business. It can cost as little as $5,000 to start a […]
(Entrepreneurs.com) — Misguided marketers are trying to use “old-school” marketing tactics in a new, consumer-driven business landscape. But being the best, the cheapest or the most convenient is no longer going to get you the results you’re after; so don’t promote these virtues on social networks. We’ve all seen how kindness, honesty and generosity online […]
(TheRiseToTheTop.com) — This question comes up all the time in my email, Facebook, Twitter, real life, etc.: “How do I build an audience?” or “How do I get people to read my blog?” or “How do I create a community?” or “David, how do you get your hair like that?” (Answer: gel) Anyway…back to the […]
(Inc.com) — Do you believe that you have to limit your company’s growth because you’re a solo entrepreneur? “Solo” doesn’t necessarily mean small but sometimes we forget to think big. Solopreneurs don’t always consider the long-term plan, including things like outsourcing and developing products. If we think small we feel small, and are more likely […]
(TheInc.com) — When your financial institution doesn’t provide the services your company needs as it grows, you should consider making a change. Now more than ever, a good bank is hard to find. With a widespread credit crunch, a flurry of mergers, and the threat of new regulations, teh relationship between banks and there small […]
– China Okasi, TAP Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur, or a veteran business mogul, it’s easy to forget the virtues of patience and endurance that are required for business growth. Here are five business models that sprung from modest beginnings to national, and, in some cases, global success. 5) CAKELOVE Founder: Warren Brown How He […]