02 Monday Jan 2012
Posted in Entrepreneurship
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Baltimore, Business, Entrepreneur, Franchise fee, Franchising, Master Franchise, Opportunities, United States
When Entrepreneur magazine published its 2011 list of Top Home-Based Franchises, commercial cleaning companies occupied six out of the top ten spots. Commercial cleaning companies provide a stable market, simple product offerings, and low overhead expenses. In addition, an entry-level workforce means minimal training and recruiting costs. Continue reading »
01 Thursday Dec 2011
Posted in Entrepreneurship
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Anita Roddick, Bill Gates, business acumen, Entrepreneur, Richard Branson, self made millionaires, Steve Job, Steve Wozniak, strong work ethic, successful business people, warren buffett
Summary: Entrepreneurs are successful business people who are idolised for their business acumen. So what does it take to become so successful? Can anybody learn how to be an entrepreneur, or does it take a special quality you can only be born with? This article looks at both sides of the argument to reach a conclusion.
When we consider accomplished entrepreneurs, we ask how they became so successful. Were they born that way, or is it a skill that can be learned? Most of the famous business people of today are entrepreneurs who started with very little. From Bill Gates to Anita Roddick, these self- made millionaires have used their talent and wisdom to amass a personal fortune most of the world can only dream of. So are these men and women merely lucky to be born with the talent for making money, or have they learned a secret formula to make themselves the icons of the rich lists that they have become? Continue reading »
30 Wednesday Nov 2011
Posted in Entrepreneurship
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Business, Corporation, Law, Limited liability company, LLC, Privately held company, Public company, Small Business
Summary: Thinking of starting your own company? This article discusses the things you need to do to go about putting up your company, including choosing a classification, the legal requirements, fees, and your legal obligations.
Starting a new company can be very exciting and frustrating at the same time. Exciting because it marks the beginning of your financial independence for the rest of your life, and frustrating because the process is usually harder and more complicated than people think. For starters, you will need to secure all the necessary documents and fill out all the proper forms in order to register your business legally with your city or state. If you are unsure of what to do, the best move is to seek advice from a lawyer or your local government unit.
