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Question of the Week – April 25, 2011

This week’s question is – I would prefer to outsource to really talented people who are just starting a business, (1) because I love to help hard-working startups build their business, and (2) I like to have a list of cost-effective, go-to people to recommend to my clients. Whenever you outsource to new start-up, the […]

What’s Your Business Super Power?

When you start a business, it’s important to seek out a niche that’s untapped or underserved, and sets the stage for you to bring your unique prowess to the table to fill an existing need in a special way.  The greatest success and fulfillment comes from sharing your inherent gifts with others. Everyone has a […]

Question of the Week – April 18, 2011

This week’s question is – When you start a business, it’s important to seek out a niche that’s untapped or underserved, and sets the stage for you to bring your unique prowess to the table to fill an existing need in a special way. The greatest success and fulfillment comes from sharing your inherent gifts […]

The Truth Behind 22+ “Overnight Success” Stories

The internet is crawling with misleading claims of “overnight success,” which can be incredibly discouraging for those who can’t achieve the same “get-rich-quick” results.  The truth is that starting a business takes time and persistence, and most overnight success stories were years in the making.  So last week I asked – What is the truth […]

Question of the Week – April 11, 2011

This week’s question is – The internet is crawling with misleading claims of “overnight success,” which can be incredibly discouraging for those who can’t achieve the same “get-rich-quick” results. The truth is that starting a business takes time and persistence, and most overnight success stories were years in the making. What is the truth behind […]

41 Tips to Bootstrap Your Way to Success

With more and more people facing layoffs, salary cutbacks, and belt-tightening across the board in this tough economy, the business start-ups are the wave of the future. Many are turning to bootstrapping as a way to get going with little (or nearly non-existent) capital, the willingness to work hard, and a dream.  We wanted to […]

Question of the Week – Apr 4, 2011

This week’s question is – Many entrepreneurs start their businesses on a shoestring or non-existent budget, but still manage to successfully start-up. The mindset is not “build a business and then worry about sales,” it’s “make money now to fund the start-up process.” If you are a successful bootstrapper, what is your single best tip […]