When it comes to a small business website plan, most people get the order wrong. Often, a person will have an idea for a business and decide the first thing they need to do is have a website built. It’s not. Or they may be pursuing a project, having some success and getting plenty of
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“Entrepreneurial Guide for Parents With Disabilities” is a guest post written by Ed Carter of ablefutures.org Executing a business idea is a stressful endeavor, especially while raising children. However, by planning ahead and following these tips, aspiring parents with disabilities can find success! Go From Business Idea to Establishment The first step to entrepreneurship is
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There are as many reasons to start a business as there are potential entrepreneurs. Do any of these fit your vision? 1. Money. There are many possible motivations for starting a business. You may want to fulfill a need, make dreams come true, or live out your fantasy life. But the top reasons to start
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Is anyone chasing new dreams this year? Are you finally about to achieve an old dream? And how are you planning your dreams? One thing that many small and home based businesses neglect is a written marketing plan. It’s not as complicated as you may think, so grab a pen and paper and get ready.
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Home may be where the heart is but when it comes to business websites, you need information, not sentiment. People click links because they want to know more about the site or subject of the link. Every link will give you the address of the website, and it should also tell you the name and
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Everybody has heard the expression, “It takes teamwork to make the dream work.” It may sound a bit corny but it really is true. The thing is, nobody can do everything it takes to run a successful business completely on their own. Every entrepreneur needs a team. We are all unique; each with our own
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Some would say that there are all kinds of realities. Virtual or physical. Subjective or objective. Inner or outer. Being neither psychologist nor philosopher I don’t spend a lot of energy trying to define reality. But I do try my best to always acknowledge and accept it in pursuit of success. There are a lot
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I am a great fan of knowledge. And I don’t mean only knowledge that’s the first step in making a plan, or passing a test, or achieving a goal. But I believe in learning purely for the wonder of gaining something beautiful, useful or just something new. Learning is never a waste of time, even
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Small business success depends on satisfied customers. When people feel good about dealing with your company, they’ll tell their friends and they will come back for more. So your job is not only to give good value but also to provide a good experience. Customer service is such a lost art these days that anything
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How do you lock yourself out of your own computer? Easy. Change the password, forget to write it down, then leave town for a month! In this digital age, even if you run a “brick-and-mortar” business, you still have to be online for certain activities. And being online means there will be passwords to manage.
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A complete plan is essential for any business. The idea is the first step, and the vision is the motivation. But to bring them to life you need concrete step-by-step business and marketing plans. Yes, it takes time and attention to detail to do them right, but you’ll save a lot of time and headaches
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