I realize there are a lot of real estate “flippers” out there. With all of the television programs on it makes it all look almost too easy. Most flippers will tell you that buying the property is the hardest part. Most successful flippers will also say, buying a property is when you make your money. You have to buy it right and make sure you do not over pay for the property.
Your great ideas and passion are only half the battle in running a successful business. The ability to provide adequate start-up capital is not always the only key to success either. In fact, even with large sums of cash injected into a new venture, a huge number of new startups will still fail within their first year. Why is that? Often times it from failure to plan a procedure and budget for proper advertising.
Whether one is looking to digitize their aged brick and mortar business or create something that captures the spirit and essence of their startup, it’s more important than ever to design a useful website. If a company doesn’t plan on selling anything online, that's fine. Having a website can increase credibility and give people more information to go off of before they even set foot in a physical location.
If you watch Shark Tank, one thing you may be curious about is how well the companies do once they leave the show.
It’s important to realize that the life of an entrepreneur also involves a number of unique challenges. Don’t expect that the path of entrepreneurship will be one, big, fun adventure.
Now that you are considering entry into the world of business, note that social media is a trend worth following.
Four years ago, Kate Kuepers went back to school to get a master's in education. To make a little extra money in her free time, Kate Kuepers opened up a wedding floral business out of her home.
To succeed as a startup, it’s important to know why others before you failed and learn from their mistakes. At Autopsy.io, now you have that information right at your fingertips.
If you’re an entrepreneur, it’s important that you learn from others. There are countless resources out there that are available to you, meaning that if you’re trying to go forward with blinders on, you’re hurting...
One of the most memorable episodes of Shark Tank featured former service men and women pitching their ideas. Marines, soldiers and sailors were all represented, but how did they fare in these choppy waters?
Are you the type of person willing to try new things? Will you drop what doesn’t work and keep what does? If so, the following ideas will help you get started making your own money immediately.
Not only will these books have plenty of advice available, they’ll also remind you that others have faced these challenges before and succeeded.
Being an entrepreneur has never been easy. However, with the following tools, you’ll probably find yourself making more progress in the near future.
Whether you’re a customer of SkinnyShirt or not, it was a great idea that landed Julie Kalimian a payday on the show.
Microsoft, one of the world’s biggest tech companies, has taken on a unique partner – eighth grader Shubhamm Banerjee from Santa Clara, Calif.
Together, they will build the next generation of his Braille printer on the...
There are some important lessons you could learn from one of the world’s richest men. The following are words of wisdom inspired by the Oracle of Omaha.
Here are a few hot, new food trends in 2015 and the entrepreneurs behind them, leading the charge.
Learn how the co-founder of Tipsy Elves taught himself the ins and outs of business, what he'd do differently if given the chance and the best piece of advice he has for aspiring entrepreneurs.
There’s a misconception that all entrepreneurs have one thing in common, despite their varied goals: they’re men. In reality, though, plenty of women have the entrepreneurial spirit and have gone on to do amazing things...
Instead of listening to the radio or music the next time you’re doing your commute or working out, give these podcasts a listen and take a big step toward your dreams.
