Survival Tips for Solopreneurs
A few years ago, survival tips for the small business owner would have focused primarily on productivity issues and marketing strategies. In the face of a... Read more
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Don't Put Your Assets on the Line
Starting a business? Protect what you have by thinking through your legal form first. Read more
What is Your “Why”?
Do you know why you are in business for yourself? Is it the freedom? The ability to stay home with your family? Perhaps it's because you had a great idea ... Read more
Chris Guillebeau, Author of The Art of Non-Conformity 
The entrepreneur talks about his new book, how he turned a blog into a real business, and offers tips on travel hacking. Watch video
How to Find Money in Your Business
The solution to a cash flow problem is often right at your fingertips. Fear and concern can keep us from piecing together answers that can make a signific... Read more
Independent Coffee Shops Caught in Price Squeeze
As coffee prices soar, small wholesalers and retailers continue to feel the grind of rising costs. Read more
How to Boost Confidence and Success
Recently I enjoyed a conversation with friend and peer, Doris Helge,... Read more
A Liability Case Reaches the Supreme Court
A New Jersey employee severed four fingers while using a device manufactured abroad. The Supreme Court will determine if a New Jersey court has jurisdiction ... Read more
Building Your Dream Company From Home
Tear up that office lease. Starting a business from home isn't just about the money you save, it's about the lifestyle it creates. Read more
10 Marketing Musts
Are you are spending enough time and money marketing your business? If not,you are ignoring a critical success component. Customize these ideas to work for y... Read more
Got Attitude?
What is your personal style; your attitude about life and business and how you project it to the world? How do people respond when you walk into a room? D... Read more
How to Open a Bar
Sure, you might be a master mixologist. How do you know if you’re ready to invite others to belly up to the bar and run your own place? Read more
Review, Revamp, Rejoice!
‘Tis the season for rejoicing, but when you look back at 2010 does the mood fit? I hope so! Whether you are rejoicing or regretting, a review of the... Read more
Are You a Doer or Creator?
One day you woke up and decided to become a business owner or a solo practitioner. It may have been when you were five years old or after an unfulfilling ... Read more
5 Ways to Achieve Follow Through
It's that time of year. Many of us begin to review the hopes and goals that we set for 2010. How many of your life and business goals did you ... Read more
Resolving Your Inbox Nightmares
Help! My Outlook inbox is haunting me – even in my sleep! This is the cry for help I receive from all too many business owners who have lost the bat... Read more
Express Thanks Like a Leader
During my career at NBC-TV I had the privilege of attending a three-day business retreat with one of our nation's greatest leaders, Jack Welch. Naturally,... Read more
How to Use the Government's Free Tools
The government has ramped up its free resources online and in-person for small business owners at any stage. Here's how to find all the information and servi... Read more
How to Increase Productivity
Want to become more productive? Decreasing your stress levels will increase your productivity and the likelihood of living a longer, healthier life. B... Read more
Mission and Money: A Dangerous Mix
Are so-called hybrid organizations such as B Corporations and Low-Profit Limited Liability Companies (or L3Cs) good models for social entrepreneurs? Read more
Landing Government Contracts
What if the government could help you grow your business? There are thousands of government contracts available to small business owners, only many ... Read more
6 Tips on Preparing for Strong Holiday Sales on Etsy
The impending holiday rush can be both a blessing and a curse for Etsy store owners. Inc. asked some seasoned, high-volume sellers to share their prep... Read more
Ten Ways to Curb Isolation
To me, the word 'solo' conjures up images of a hang glider enjoying the solitude and beauty of a solo flight; or a gifted musician on stage performing sol... Read more
A Start-Up Helps You Incorporate
Start-ups always need to figure out a legal structure – it’s one of the most common questions asked early on in the formation of any company. Incorporati... Read more
3 Great Time Saving Tools
It seems the world is growing into a business place and time management a growing hot topic. No one can deny that there are companies out there producing ... Read more
Three Reasons You Are Not Making Money
When profits are down business owners tend to dwell on formulating the next big idea, a new marketing strategy, and, of course, on what they are doing wro... Read more
Money Saving Tax Tips for Home Based Businesses
Small business owners and solo practitioners often forget the importance of a relationship with a good business accountant. If you own a small busin... Read more
How to Start a Sole Proprietorship
Sole proprietorships are so easy to establish that you may already own one without realizing it -- all the more reason for getting set up properly so that yo... Read more
L.A.'s Fresh Take on Fostering Small Business
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's new Small Business Services team aims to support start-ups and growing companies through advice, resources, and a voice in City ... Read more
How to Boost Profits With Clear Client Focus
Joyce has been a corporate facilitator for 25 years. She's made enough money to survive, but retirement is drawing near and Joyce is concer... Read more
Beat Procrastination with Action Day
Do you have projects that just don't get done? Are there certain tasks or projects that intimidate you? Is there sometimes mystery behind ... Read more
10 Steps to Starting a Business in Toronto
Toronto might be too modest to brag about its status as an entrepreneurial haven, but it's ripe for start-ups. Here's how to get your company started in Cana... Read more
How to Make a Million Dollars
The number of women owned businesses continues to grow at twice the rate of all U.S. firms, employing over 7.6 million persons with a total payroll of $21... Read more
Avoid Costly Mistakes by Knowing Your Numbers
Are you making costly mistakes that are bleeding your business dry - without even knowing it? Understand your profit and loss statements to avoid unpleasant ... Read more
Mind Map Your Way to Successful Thinking
Do you engage in procrastination or other self sabotaging behavior? I think we all do from time-to-time. What's interesting is that this limiting behavior... Read more
