Entrepreneurs have been around for as long as profitable ideas, but Rome wasn't built in a day, nor did the CEO of a company start working out of a top floor, corner office. You might be wondering then how anyone can grow a business from a basement and what solutions they found to get around the drawbacks of starting a small business.Drawback 1: New businesses need capitalThe rule of thumb is that the entrepreneur should have access to a sum...more
Myth: Scholarships are only available to high achieversTruth: A lot of students are discouraged because they do not have a 4.0 GPA. Many people believe that you must receive all As in order to be considered for a scholarship. Though one of the most popular scholarships is an academic achievement scholarship, there are other factors that are taken into account. Students with B and C averages can also get scholarships.Myth: Scholarships are...more
A well designed business letterhead will say a good deal about your company. If you are not artistically minded designing your own letterhead could prove to be too much of a challenge and you may want to think about approaching a graphic designer instead. The actual letterhead printing is best left to the experts as the printers use a high quality ink and have a selection of paper weights and finishes to perfect the final look.In case you would like to try your hand at producing your own design, have a look at these ideas to get you started. Remember, if it all gets too hard, a graphic designer is only a phone call or mouse click away.Surfing the WebIf time is on your side, surf the internet for ideas. Microsoft Office has a free tutorial for setting up a letterhead using Microsoft Word. There is advice for the initial layout and format and instructions on the use of colours to suit your business and existing logos. Trying design ideas on line is so much easier than on paper. Cut and paste or edit existing documents till you get the image you are after or close the whole page and start again.If you don't already have one, there are free or share wear paint and drawing software...more
Most businesses start out as a simple "a-ha" moment, an idea. They begin to grow, become alive and begin to create an identity. As each of these businesses develops they will experience common problems and as they pass through the five stages of business growth.Stage 1: The Creativity StageThis is the birth stage of the venture and where the...more
The internet has evolved into an effective mega-community rich in virtual resources for anyone to use for his or her own profit and benefit. As a single entity making a mark in this virtual arena, it would seem that the overwhelming resources as compared to your local business marketing requirements would be easy to pull off.The sad fact is that...more
Social media is a place where people make their profile, have a tte--tte about their palates and predilections for different products (Facebook communities), they outburst, they endorse themselves (LinkedIn), they upload videos (YouTube), they speak their word (blogs), they announce (Twitter), the list is just endless. Social media acts as a foundation for businesses and companies to give a lift to their products and services through online discussions.Social media is a vast turf and the 5 Cs that I am about to discuss below are definitely the foundation of it.1.Communicate: Social media is a place to socialize, a place where facts are distributed to a huge number of users within no time. There are many tools in social media that allow the users to share and communicate with a group or an individual. After opening a profile and registering your business on social media, it is your responsibility to make it work. Dont wait for people to come to you, instead you go to them. Start updating your profile with services and products that your company offers. This will help you attract the apposite customers and you will also receive comments and suggestions about your services. Join...more
The most flourishing people in MLM network venture and the leading money makers are the most influential people. You have to be influential first. Then people will do whatever it takes to get in a business venture with you. It doesn't matter...more
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If you are engaged in a productivity endeavor and find yourself in a young stage of your career in local business marketing, one of the most limiting factors for your means to propagate and operate is your budget. Unless you have tons...more