How much are you expecting when you sell your business? I always ask this question of our clients. The answers are as different as the businesses. “We need $5 million to give us the type of retirement we want. We have invested $2 million in the product. Our investors have put in $3 million so […]
Before we get started in this thought process, I want you to think about how hard it is for you to change your life by changing your mind.
If you need a reference point, think about what your spouse said to you the last time you had one of those wonderful compatibility discussions. This is important […]
Getting up is tough after you take a fall in your business. Some unexpected event that throws you off track can easily keep you off track unless you get right back up. Even the most optimistic of us loses faith, energy, and interest. It happens to the best of us. It’s just like a boxing […]
Professionals — coaches, consultants, financial planners — want to help their clients. They also realize that clients often cannot imagine what service delivery feels like, let alone appreciate the benefits.
So their offer all kinds of freebies to generate leads, convert visitors and attract clients: sample sessions, get-acquainted calls, bonus gifts, introductory and CDs. Being generous, […]
No really … I’m serious!
Is anyone else tired of all the “Gurus” and their “Make Big Money Fast” ebooks that run anywhere from $49 to $197 for a bunch of rehashed or should I say regurgitated garbage? I’m not saying that it’s not possible to make money online. I am saying that the Gurus are […]
Have you ever wondered why some people succeed and others fail? Maybe you′re discouraged that your colleague’s phone is ringing off the hook and your phone hasn’t rung in weeks (or months). Believe me; I know what it’s like to be there. For years, I used to look all around me and see abundant success […]
There are many benefits to owning your own business. I would like to compare this to investing to help you decide which is better, investing or business ownership. While each has its benefits, both are certainly not for everyone. They have there difference and definitely have their similarities. Both represent a form a gaining financial […]
There a plenty of great reasons to go into business for yourself. Maybe you′re intrigued by the challenge of entrepreneurship. You′re ready to step out of the day-to-day routine of working for someone else, which will lead to success on completely different levels and the opportunity to realize your fullest potential. Nonetheless, […]
Entrepreneurs definitely dont have a monopoly on how to earn cash fast. The dreams of turning small money into a vast financial empire have always existed in one form or another. The global economy and the Internet have created a new genre of entrepreneurs. However, the stock market has always had its own entrepreneurs. The […]
If you′re like me, you have a lot of different interests and you′re probably very good at a lot of different things, which means you could make money doing just about anything. You could probably even make money doing nothing much at all. The question is:
What do you ENJOY doing? What do you enjoy so […]
If you apply these timeless strategies, you just might be the next founder of a multi billion-dollar Web 2.0 company. Would you like to join the likes of MySpace, Facebook, Skype and Google?
1. Take an Existing Concept and Improve Upon It
If you’re a small business owner or entrepreneur, one of your biggest obstacles is probably finding enough time. Lucky for you, everybody gets the same amount! So all you have to do is figure out how highly productive people use time management and you’re home free. Here’s what I learned from the […]
It is a widely accepted belief that risk is an important factor in investment decisions. The income method of investment valuation stipulates that the price an investor is willing to pay for an investment is a function of the future expected cash flow, discounted by a rate that reflects the risk associated with receiving this […]
Are you fed up with the day-to-day grind of your dead-end job and wish you could find a better way to make a living? It may be much easier than you think when you consider the wide range of home based business franchises with very reasonable investment costs and excellent earning potential. Realizing the dream […]
In our investment banking business we are often contacted by business start-ups asking for our help in raising money. I am sure that we were not the first organization that was contacted and that these hopeful entrepreneurs had been searching for months for funding. I try to be helpful and spend time on the phone […]
The results are in and those living the American dream of owning their own business have at long last inspired those not yet doing so to also become interested in taking the plunge. Perhaps it is the flexibility of setting your own hours and spending critical time with your children and family or maybe it […]
Have you been seriously thinking about starting your own home business? If so, you are just one of the thousands of people all around the world who have realized that a legitimate home business just might be the perfect way to increase cash flow, time with family, and overall personal freedom. It only […]
No matter what aspect of your life you are talking about, goal setting is a crucial factor. Of course it’s especially important if you want to be a successful home business owner. Each step you make as an entrepreneur will affect the direction your business is going and goals help lead you in […]
The results are in and those living the American dream of owning their own business have at long last inspired those not yet doing so to also become interested in taking the plunge. Perhaps it is the flexibility of setting your own hours and spending critical time with your children and family or maybe it […]
What motivates people to hire you? The answer can be summed up in one simple word. Connection. Why? Because connection is rooted in emotion, and we all make our buying decisions based on emotions.
Most women entrepreneurs mistakenly focus on explaining how they deliver their services. If you’ve been reading this Ezine for a while, then […]