Is Now A Good Time To Start A Business (May 11 2010)         - Scott Bourquin

Some people might think that starting a business in today's economy is absolute craziness. The truth is for some people, in fact most people they are right. However, those people who select the right business now might be the best time ever to start a business. The key here is making sure you pick the right business to start.

Things To Avoid As Long As Possible For Business Startups (March 25 2010)         - James Pinter

Starting a new business can seem like a daunting task, as there are so many tricks and lessons to learn as you grow into the entrepreneur you want to become. Luckily, this article provides three major pitfalls to avoid with any startup company.

The Dow is Crashing, and Inventions are Soaring! (September 10 2009)         - Joan Lefkowitz

Outlines which products sell more during economic recessions, and describes why. Gives advice on how inventors can tap into the needs of the consumer during periods of economic stress. Details consumer trends and inventive products that have been very successful during this recession.

How to Get Your Hair, Fashion or Beauty Invention to Market (September 10 2009)         - Joan Lefkowitz

So you have an idea for an invention? What do you do now? The most successful hair accessory in history, the TopsyTail, made 100 million dollars. This did not happen by miracle or chance. The key was a well-conceived and executed plan. Following an informed approach will help you turn your invention into a bonanza of extra income.

Think You Can’t Launch Your Invention During a Recession? Think Again! (April 23 2009)         - Joan Lefkowitz

Learn about which inventions and/or products sell during a recession and why. This article reviews the principals of consumer psychology during times of economic hardship and how it affects the marketplace. Also gives tips on how successful inventions should be designed and promoted.

#1on40 Beta Test Challenge with OLIN - PRESS RELEASE 02/07/2008 (February 07 2008)         - Theresa Twogood

OLIN e-Publishing Company, Denver Colorado agrees to beta test period of 120 days with 1on40.com. 1on40 spokesperson claim they (OLIN) are at or going to the NUMBER ONE position on the TOP 40 Search Engines to include Google and Yahoo - getting MASSIVE real search engine traffic spending lots of money on their web sites. Clients of 1on40 are getting richer while their competition is losing sales and becoming poorer.

What Is Your Motivation For Choosing A Franchise? (December 17 2007)         - Franchise Information

Franchising is a growing phenomenon. More and more people are looking at Franchising as a potentially ‘risk free’ way of starting out a new business venture and escaping the job or daily grind of the ‘rat race’.

Why are Non-Disclosure Agreements Used When Selling a Business? (October 08 2007)         - Willard Michlin

What is a non-disclosure agreement for a business and why the heck do I have to sign one?

The Desire For Money, Do You Have Business Sense? (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

For those of us who grew up with parents who worked for businesses rather than owned them, the world of business can be quite a mystery. Even more so if we've dared to try to start one of our own. There is the factor of what type of business to start - a product or service business. There are the issues of doing a good market analysis, licensing the business, understanding the codes of law governing businesses, and determining just what type of business structure to choose - especially if the business will have employees. For example, should we start a sole proprietorship or a corporate business? It's a lot to work on, and it's not an overnight process to the road of success. But, the most crucial challenge to whether a business succeeds or fails lies deep within the realm of emotional versus financial intelligence.

Innovation incubator: Build it and keep it running (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

If your company is like the one I work for, your people are talking about the need for innovation. Mine has just announced a new program "that will bring a standardized approach to gathering and evaluating your ideas for generating new revenue and improving our business." An Innovation Team has just formed, with a new electronic mailbox and a contest offering cash prizes for the year's best ideas.

Top 10 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make Before They Even Start (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

So you want to start a business. You have an idea. Lets say you want to be a carpenter. You print some brochures, some business cards, and take out an ad in the Yellow Pages. You pay $600 for a website and a domain name that tells everyone about your amazing credentials and experience. You distribute your fliers at a local grocery store. And then you wait. And wait. And wait?

Good Questions, good Answers; Bad Questions, Bad Replies (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

I'm convinced that asking the right questions is one of the most important skills you need to become a successful business person. Questions have the power to direct you or to distort you. The right kind of questions will direct you to success the wrong kind of questions will direct you to bankruptcy.

Use Your Youth To Your Advantage (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

You should wait until you're older and have more business and real-world experience before starting a business. You should just focus on school for now. Nobody will take you seriously at this age.

What Kind of Business Should I Start? (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

It's not uncommon to reach your 30s, 40s or even 50s and still wonder, "What do I want to be when I grow up?" Few people are fortunate enough to be certain of their destinies early on and the rest of us are forced to do some soul searching.

Competing With The Big Dogs (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

You run a small consultancy. You're well qualified, experienced and dedicated. Yet you can't get a meeting with the corporate decision-maker.

The Secrets to Becoming a Successful Creative Entrepreneur: JJK Secrets #19-21 (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Hello Creative Entrepreneurs!

Welcome to the e-class on Creativity & Entrepreneurship: The Creative Evolution of an Intellectual Property©

Increasing Business BIGTIME with a Successful Referral System (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

What I've discovered from most of my small business clients is that most would prefer to build their business through referrals rather than through direct mail, advertising in newspapers, radio, TV. However, most leave the referrals to a somewhat chaotic, unplanned approach. When they have a repeatable system of going after referrals their business growth suddenly explodes.

Franchises - Emotional Fulfillment - Control Your Destiny (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Does A Franchise Meet Your Needs?

When you think of becoming a businessperson by making the transition from employee to Franchisee, you don't generally think in terms of emotional fulfillment. However, in reality, the evaluation of emotional factors should play a significant role in making that final decision to join the world of the capitalist, or remain in the realm of employee.

The Entrepreneurial Difference (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Who would ever have imagined that going door-to-door in my neighborhood selling figs from a bright orange shopping cart would have been my entrepreneurial beginnings? I surely did not. But, now that I look back and also look around me at other business owners, I see clearly that so many of the traits common to entrepreneurs are present at a very early age.

Starting Your Business: 3 Tips for Bootstrapping Your Way to the Top (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Bootstrapping a business startup does not necessarily mean that you are unable to find traditional sources of capital. It may mean that you are clever, or that you know a bargain when you see it, or that you are the type of person who derives a certain satisfaction from crafting something using your own hands and vision, from scratch. If this is the way you feel, a franchise is probably not for you. A venture capitalist, if you could even find a member of that rare species when you are just starting out, is also likely to want some or too much control, and your vision might be thrown out of the window in that scenario as well.