A Little Business Know-How from the Chick in the Skirt…
Posted in Start-Up Ideas on Aug 4th, 2010
If you are considering launching your own business you have to get your name and brand exposed to your potential target market. Networking is key. Not only is networking inexpensive but it helps you by making personal connections that can last longer than any newspaper advertisement or radio ad purchase.
The first thing you’ll [...]
Posted in Business Extras, Competitive Forces, Market Niche, Start-Up Ideas, What's Hot in Business on Jul 26th, 2010
Small businesses often have a primary goal of driving sales - and why not? They don’t have to worry quite as much about branding, monitoring mentions for national PR purposes, customer service, and all of the other things that come with being a large company. As a digital marketing consultant, I work with small businesses [...]
Posted in Start-Up Ideas on Apr 21st, 2009
It’s been a few weeks since I played around on Google. So I jumped on over to their list of Hot Trends and was surprised to see several related to the Christmas Tree Shops. Christmas Tree Shops? For those of you not familiar with this retailer, their tagline is “Don’t you just [...]
Posted in Start-Up Ideas on Apr 12th, 2009
I came across a question on LinkedIn yesterday that I thought would make a perfect piece here on Babeofbusiness.com. Someone asked what books folks recommended on writing business plans, evaluating the viability of ideas, coming up with market strategies, etc. – the technicalities of starting a small business. Below is a list compiled [...]
Posted in Start-Up Ideas on Mar 18th, 2009
If you are one of the millions of entrepreneurs gearing up to get your awesome business idea off the ground, you might be wondering how to affordably set up an office out of your home. On the surface, it seems like a no brainer, right? Well, there are some things to consider for making [...]
Posted in Start-Up Ideas on Mar 9th, 2009
A great question was posted on LinkedIn the other day. Someone asked, “What business would you start if you were bold enough?” The responses were as varied as night and day. Below is a partial list of the business ideas that emerged. Maybe one will spark your creative genius and light [...]
Posted in Start-Up Ideas on Feb 26th, 2009
One of my favorite pastimes is scouring the Web to discover not only awesome start-ups, but also awesome start-up (and small business) resources. Here’s a few I’ve recently fallen upon or learned about from colleagues and friends:
On Deck Capital
As many entrepreneurs are finding out, funds for small businesses are scarce amidst today’s dismal economic [...]
Posted in Start-Up Ideas on Feb 14th, 2009
If you’re looking to get into business, but lack the funds to open a retail establishment, buy a franchise or invest in a labor or product-intensive operation, look no further. Here are six simple businesses that you can start today. The requirements: a computer and Internet connection.
Newsletter Writer: There’s never been a [...]
Posted in Start-Up Ideas on Nov 2nd, 2008
It’s almost that time of year again when millions of well-intentioned individuals resolve to stop smoking, lose weight and spend more time with their families. That’s right; a new year is quickly approaching! As with dieting, dropping bad habits and other New Year’s resolutions, this is also the perfect time of year to think [...]
Posted in Start-Up Ideas on Oct 7th, 2008
There is a magnetic allure in buying some things old rather than new. Think about existing homes or used cars. For homes, all the major work has been done, the landscaping is lush and the walls are painted. Just move right in! With a used auto, you get a vehicle that [...]
