Starting your first business is exciting, and you’ve probably really enjoyed running it and having complete control over the day to day operations up to this point. Not to mention never worrying about having to pay someone, correct their work, or discipline them for coming in late. However, despite these annoyances, hiring an employee is […]
Along with all sorts of other benefits, one of the great things that the internet allows us to do is work from anywhere in the world. If you have a job that takes place primarily through the use of a computer, you can probably find work where you don’t need to ever come to the […]
Having a good business partner can mean the difference between success and failure. The right partner will be able to help you to expand your business and grow to levels that you wouldn’t be able to reach if you were on your own. Not only that, but you’ll have twice as much manpower when a […]
There is a well known principle that states that 20% of the effort you put in produces 80% of the results. This applies in all areas of your life, but nowhere more than in work. That’s why it’s crucial that you find out which activities are the most productive and focus on those. However, that […]
A common misconception about accountants is that they only handle the numbers and do your books, nothing more. In reality, any accountant can do that. But a good accountant is capable of a lot more. A good accountant will be able to clearly explain to you what the numbers mean, and how they affect your […]
The best time management system for entrepreneurs is one that takes into account all of the unique challenges that a self employed person faces. If you’re an entrepreneur and you want to find out about better time management, this is the article for you. Some things to consider are how productive you really are at […]
Many people see starting a franchise as a less risky way of opening a small business. Franchises have been proven to work, they have national marketing campaigns, and if you’ve never owned or run a business before, you’ll be able to seek guidance from the corporation. These are just a few of the many benefits […]
Get the essential knowledge an entrepreneur needs in order to prepare a financing presentation. EntreDot is now providing several workshops as part of its Conquering Financing program, focused on preparing and telling your business story to potential investors and other financing sources. These workshops are all about how to get ready to ask for money and […]
Grants versus Loans When starting a new small business, funding is one of the most important elements. It’s imperative to know the difference between grants and loans. The primary difference is that a loan needs to be repaid, whereas a grant does not. Keep in mind that any small business loan that you acquire must […]
Hopefully, you have read PART ONE and have written your detailed business plan; as well as PART TWO, which maps out the financial plan for your food truck business. Now, for part three of this series, it’s time to start your action plan with a step-by-step walk-through of starting your business. This is a comprehensive list […]
