Popular Activities of Those Who Access the Internet
I recently came upon an article that was a great resource for online entrepreneurs. It described the favorite activities of web surfers and other users who were accessing the Internet.
The thought I had was this: why wouldn't a new or aspiring (or even seasoned) business owner want to keep this list on file and return to it often as a way of understanding what activities were important to an online business owner?
Why should these things be important to an online owner?
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All over the globe there is a wave of entrepreneurism that is sweeping the small business world both here in America and in far away places. What is fanning the flames of this hot topic is easy access to the Internet.
I hope the term "solo" doesn't confuse you or cause any concern about what this type of business really refers to. You see, in some folks' minds, "solo" is just one thing - a song that is sung alone by one person.
I don't care what industry you're in or what product or service you sell.
What I am about to tell you may shock you, enrage you, or maybe just disgust you -- but I will not mislead you!
Are you prepared for a job change?
Chances are pretty good that you've known several people, maybe family members, or friends, or past co-workers that have made the leap to private business ownership.
I've always been one to look at new year's resolutions as a two-edged sword.
There is a real attraction to purchasing a "business in a box" system.
This can be one of the most perplexing and difficult decisions you have to make as you decide to create a business.
There are special challenges and unique rewards for married couples that create and operate a home business in tandem.
If you sell information, you are, in essence, a paid consultant.
Here is my checklist of crucial questions to ask yourself about your solor business, whether it's still in the making or already cranking out a profit.
One of the first considerations in choosing a name for your new online solo enterprise should be to find out if someone else has already reserved and registered the same (or a similar) name.
Every county will have its own procedure and you may find that this is the place to begin tracking down all the licenses and permits that you need. This is the place I started, but was told to register my business name with the State first . . . so that's what I did.
When most business owners talk about "framing their business license" they are referring to the municipal or city business license that authorizes them to do business at their chosen location.
I was thinking the other day about how my tastes, preferences, and attitudes have changed over the years since I was first married and had four little ones running under foot.
I'm as guilty as the next small business author. I like to share the business owner personality traits that seem to go hand-in-hand with successful business.
Among the many choices the entrepreneur faces in setting up a business from scratch is deciding upon the type of structure he/she will set as the framework for the enterprise.
Every business needs a skeleton, a backbone, a framework that gives structure and organization to the operation.
You're asking the wrong person, I'm afraid. I'd like to hear from some of you out there in Internet land that have experience in this arena.
Picture yourself leaving on a journey to a far away place you've never been to before. You're not quite sure how to find this place, but you think you can ask questions of the locals along the way so you'll be able to zero in on your final destination.
Regardless of your business structure (sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation) you should apply for an EIN (employer identification number) if you want to be seen as a legitimate business.
One of the ways solo business was conducted for many years in this country (U.S.) was by what I call "the one man band" business model.
For many years, solo businessmen worked among the ranks of the self-employed as "organizers" or facilitators of groups of like-minded people.
Since the beginning of time, solo business persons have opened and maintained retail stores that sold products to walk-in customers.
If you are serious about starting a small solo business, there is no greater lesson to learn than how to apply the principle of maximum leverage to everything you do in your business operation.
Remember how difficult it was to be 13?
I don't always recommend that you seek out an attorney and a financial advisor for your business safety and peace of mind.
Digital information is not unlike written information, except that it exists in the form of little data bits that consist of "1s" and "0s."
Today I had a rude awakening. I discovered I needed to practice what I preach. I needed to start taking my own advice.
Let's face it, many folks that start their own solo business are first time entrepreneurs. They have no history, background, or training in small business development or operation.
Preparation for business success can come in many ways.
Over the next few posts we will be looking at things you can do in your business to:
We're discussing the steps you can take as a business owner to make yourself and your company a professional, trusted, "real" business; not some sloppy and suspect half-hearted attempt to grab a few customer dollars.
I cant' overemphasize the notion that the most successful business owners are the ones that become "students" of small business and especially, their own business model and niche.