Business Planning That Makes Sense For You
Solopreneurs often feel that they don't need a business plan, especially if they're not looking for financing. Is this true? When do you need a plan? How co... Read more
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3 Steps to Make Your Vision Work for You
Losing track of your vision is like taking a detour that may never get you to your desired destination. To achieve your business goals and life dream you mus... Read more
Whole Mind Thinkers Win with Mind Mapping
Winning companies engage whole mind thinking in their strategies for success. Linear, information age thinking can no longer stand on its own. Do you know ho... Read more
Are You at Risk of Losing Your Business?
Have you protected your proprietary information, contact lists and customer files from theft? Learn about the simple measures that even the smallest business... Read more
How to Make Six Figures, the Conclusion
How would you rate yourself on some of the qualities and beliefs that these six-figure solopreneurs all share? Do you have what it takes to bring home big pr... Read more
How to Make Six Figures, Part 6
These solopreneurs have many things in common, most notably, they all show annual profits in the six-figures. How do they do it? What do they have in common?... Read more
How to Make Six Figures, Part 5
Six figure profits don't always come easily for most solopreneurs. See how this business owner strategizes his approach to high profit and good living. Read more
How to Make Six Figures, Part 4
A one-hit wonder took this man from living on a modest PhD student stipend to financial security in less than one year. On my quest to find what 6-figure sol... Read more
How to Make Six Figures, Part 3
Do you have what it takes to create a solo business and bring home six-figure profits? Do six-figure solo's have anything in common - and do you share any of... Read more
How to Make Six Figures, Part 2
What do soloists who make six figures have in common? To find out, we asked this week's guest, Read more
The Basics of Home Office Design
Everything you need to know to set up a functional home office, from decorating tips to storage organization to setting up meeting space. Read more
How to Make Six Figures
What do 6-figure solopreneurs have in common? Is there a formula, a secret code for boosting their self-employed income? To discover some of their common qu... Read more
Avoid These Cash Draining Start-up Mistakes
Because stretching your start-up dollars is so important, it’s critical that you avoid cash-draining mistakes. Read more
Social Networking Answers for Skeptics and Newbie’s
I held fast to my beliefs that social networking would eat away at my productivity levels – until my friend landed a spot on a popular network television m... Read more
10 Tips for Bootstrapping Your Technology
When you're starting a business on your own dime, the rule for tech is keep it simple. Read more
The Elevator Speech Wow Factor
Do you make the best out of every elevator speech opportunity? Do networking events really pay off for you? Remember, an elevator speech is not about you; it... Read more
How to Run a One-Person Business
Starting and running a business alone isn’t for everyone. If you’re up to the challenge, here are a few tips to make it work. Read more
5 Ways to Increase Productivity with Life Balance
Is hard work paying off for you? Probably, but playing hard can increase your productivity, creativity AND bottom line. Entrepreneurs are multi-dimensiona... Read more
How to Start a Home-Based Franchise
Starting a home-based franchise may provide a low barrier for entry into entrepreneurship, but the work is no less hard. This guide will prepare you for what... Read more
The 5 Rules of Solopreneur Success
Do you believe that you have to limit your company's growth because you're a solo entrepreneur? 'Solo' doesn't necessarily mean small but sometimes we for... Read more
Surprised Employer Fires Sex Blogger
A St. Louis blogger thought she went to great lengths to keep her office life and her personal life separate -- but then it all went wrong. A cautionary tale... Read more
Close the Deal with a Flexible Communication Style
Do you have a well-defined communication style? A mode you kick into when you're pitching a client, speaking to an employee or freelancer, or presenting t... Read more
The Imposter Syndrome - When Fear Blocks Success
High achieving women most commonly suffer from the affects of The Imposter Syndrome, wondering if their choice of words will sound right or if their decision... Read more
Inc. 5000 Applicant of the Week: Nerds On Call
How a small computer repair company stole market share from Best Buy and embarked on a national expansion. Read more
How to Use Your Local Flea Market as a Business Incubator
Art shows, craft fairs and street markets are each ideal spots for a pop-up shop where you can test the waters for a product and learn a great deal from fell... Read more
If You Want It So Much, Why Don't You Have It?
I used to believe that if I ever became 'successful' that my life would change in ways that felt uncomfortable to me. It wasn't a conscious belief but it ... Read more
How to Choose a Business Entity
Just started a new business and don't know whether to incorporate as an LLC, S-corporation, or sole proprietorship? Have no fear. Read more
Debunking The Delegation Myths
Too often I get calls from business owners sending out an S.O.S. because they're too busy to enjoy life and good health. In the quest for freedom owning y... Read more
5 Must-Have Products for the Virtual CEO
Most virtual employees can do their jobs with a laptop, some free software programs, an Internet connection, and not a whole lot else. View slideshow
The Anatomy of an Ethical Testimonial
A while back I received a marketing email for a home study course that piqued my curiosity. It boasted "astounding" results with a money-back guarantee to... Read more
How to Set Up a Home Office
A guide to creating a functional and productive home office. Read more
Solving Your Small Business Growing Pains
When a solopreneur launches his business, it's typic... Read more
How to Write Off Travel and Entertainment Expenses
Are you perplexed by the 13-page IRS guidelines for deducting travel and entertainment expenses? Inc.com's shorter (less complicated) guide will help you fin... Read more
Going Virtual with Matt Mullenweg 
Recently I had a chance to record a Skype chat from my living room with Matt Mullenweg. Matt is the founder of Automattic, the company that publishes Word... Watch video
Virtual Work: Up Close and Personal
Inc. reporter Tamara Schweitzer travels to Utah for an inside look at her dad's virtual lifestyle as an entrepreneur. Watch video
