Entrepreneurs know they’re going to have to dip into their own bank accounts when it comes to building up a business. That’s just the nature of the beast – you have to spend money to make money. But for those fresh out of college, starting a business out of your own pocket can be extraordinarily […]
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The advantages of renting desk space and hot desking
If you are starting out in business or already have a venture that’s getting off the ground then one of the main considerations to think about is where you’ll be based. For many start-ups, freelancer’s, consultants and the like, the working from home/dorm room scenario is a popular concept that many find hard to resist. […]
How To Launch A Company On Shoestring Budget
So, you have a fresh business idea. You’ve done your research. You know that there is a market for your product or service, and now it’s time to build a business. But there’s a problemâ€â€you’re broke! Such is the dilemma facing most entrepreneurs when they first set out to blaze the path toward starting a […]
A Virtual Office is All Your Start-up Needs
Whenever start-ups conjure up their first ideal office scenario, it almost invariably includes the classic power essentials: polished executive desks made of Mahogany, deep-cushioned conference chairs lining a jet black conference table, and an army of go-getters in Armani. Unfortunately, most start-ups don’t have the capital to make this type of vision a reality. In […]
The Entrepreneur’s Quick Start Guide to Diving into Social Media
The following is a guest article by Jamie Turner and Reshma Shah, Ph.D., authors of How to Make Money with Social Media. Remember a good social media campaign is executed with long-term goals in mind, but we all have to start somewhere. As an entrepreneur short on time and money, try these short, quick hits […]