November 2010

How to Write a Comprehensive Business Plan

One of the most daunting tasks for most small business owners is creating a business plan. Sitting down, staring at a blank page or computer screen is never easy, and even less so when you are creating a document that will govern, to some degree, the path of your business for the next few years. However, there are a few things that can make...

How to Start a Business with Little or No Money

Do you think you need a lot of money to start a business? You don’t! I’ve started eight businesses with less than $1000 each. These are the tricks I use. You Don’t Need Everything from Day One Don’t feel like your business has to look like a “real business” from day one.You don’t need an office. You don’t need to incorporate from day one. You...

Learn Strategies in Convincing People to Loan You Money for Your Startup

The funding problem is one that all entrepreneurs face. Without money to start your business, your options are very constrained and growth could take eons longer than it would with the help of an investor. If you don’t have the means to self-fund, you should begin polishing your pitch to investors immediately, but without proper etiquette...