Archive for November 16th, 2004
Another possibility of going into business is to buy a going concern versus starting up from scratch. With an ongoing business, there is not startup. You just take over. The advantages are you already have a customer base to start with. You will likely already have employees that are trained and know how to keep [...]
Do you have to overwork to work for yourself?
According to this article by Mark Henricks, the average small-business owner works an average of 52 hours a week. However, this doesn’t have to be the case. A lot of people are finding that they can work less hours a week and still earn a good income.
As an entrepreneur with hardly any cash on hand, I can’t afford TV and radio ads. However, if you have ever read Seth Godin’s books, you start to realize that you don’t need to. The Bootstrapper’s Bible is a very good book to read. Clear and concise in tips and rules to follow when starting [...]
Startup Journal: Looking for a flexible part-time job with decent pay? You could become a “mystery shopper” — a free-lancer who makes undercover visits to retailers and restaurants to evaluate customer service. Restaurants, department stores, movie theaters, gas stations and hotels all want mystery shoppers to provide feedback on areas of their businesses that need [...]
