Entrepreneurs typically make one or more financially devastating mistakes when financing the launch, operation and/or growth of their businesses. In most cases, they don�t realize that they�re making a mistake.

Technologically, it is probably the most advanced printing facility in the Balkan. It cost almost $2.5 million. It was constructed in less than a year. And it is in dirt-poor and war-torn Macedonia.

One fourth of the year is gone. How is your business doing compared to your goals? Learn how to use your goals and action plan to build on your results for the rest of the year.

I caught up with the new entrepreneur�s (Terry and Sherry Braley) this January at a Biker Rally. After talking to some fellow riders they were telling me about Terry and Sherry�s new website (Road Rash Apparel) and how low their prices were on their Leather Apparel. So after digging through the crowd I finally met up with them. I introduced myself and we sat down and must have talked for over 2 hours about their new business. Well, they talked. I asked Terry and Sherry why th...

Details of how to start a profitable enterprise with very little capital outlay.

I had the honor of speaking this week at a women's business association luncheon on the topic of entrepreneurship. When I mentioned to my wife the day before that I was speaking to group of women entrepreneurs she asked, "Why on earth would they ask you to speak?" In her defense, my dear wife has no idea what I do for a living. She's never read a single one of the several hundred columns I've written. She's never attended a function where I'm speaking or sat in the audienc...

If you think you are doing a good job of talking about your services to what seem like ideal clients... but wonder why no one is actually hiring you - this article may reveal the answer to the problem. With a little homework you can join the ranks of business and sales people who get hired, sell services and increase referrals. It is easy, not rocket science and you can do it!

Do you know what the most frequently used word is that people type in a search box on the internet? Knowing what this word is and using it to it's fullest extent can literally EXPLODE your sales if you run an online business. Let me explain.

Franchisers no longer have a choice whether to use electronic signatures and electronic UFOC distribution, it is a requirement. Electronic UFOC distribution will keep your franchise competitive, as well as save time and money.

Every business owner says it; "Do I really need a written contract?" The answer is "YES, YES and YES!" Using a written contract is like buying insurance for your business deals, but much better.