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Bootstrap | StartUps Must Plan for Slow Customer Payments

JackieBiz — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:08:29 +0000

Entrepreneurs who said their biggest challenge was customers paying late or not making payments jumped from 2 percent in 2008 to 14 percent in 2010. Read more…

Small Business Ideas | Is Entrepreneurship For You?

JackieBiz — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:09:34 +0000

Small Business Ideas

If mistakes demoralize you to the point of bringing you down or giving up, stop now: entrepreneurship isn’t for you. A failure can be a learning experience, or a shock to your confidence. Winners come back from defeats and overcome setbacks. If you can’t do that, then maybe entrepreneurship isn’t for you, at least not now. Read more…

Small Business Ideas | Entrepreneurship Is One Sure Way to Start the Economy!

JackieBiz — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:29:25 +0000

Small Business Ideas

New firms that are less than 5 years old create the most jobs in this country!

Small Business Ideas | Do You Have An Idea That Can Change The World?

JackieBiz — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:09:27 +0000

Small Business Ideas

Small Business Ideas | 2012 Small Business Trends to Watch

JackieBiz — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:59:24 +0000

Small Business Ideas

The next decade will bring unprecedented business transformation. Whether it’s the new global economy, technology, social media or the influence of emerging economies; one thing is clear…this is both an exciting and nerve-wracking time to be in business. Read More…

Small Business Ideas | Benchmark, Benchmark, Benchmark!

JackieBiz — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:46:24 +0000

Small Business Ideas

Benchmark, benchmark, benchmark…You are going to need numbers if you want to make good decisions!!!

Small Business Ideas | Getting New Customers with “Case Studies”

JackieBiz — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:52:05 +0000

Small Business Ideas

Case Studies have the quality of showing “real-life” scenarios, rather than just a marketing pitch. They can highlight real examples of how your company solved a customer’s problem. They can also demonstrate to a potential prospect, how they can benefit from using your services and/or products. Read More…

Small Business Ideas | Why Nations “Need” Entrepreneurs

JackieBiz — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 15:27:03 +0000

Small Business Ideas

New firms produce the most net jobs and net wealth in any economy. New firms in the U.S. create about 3 million jobs per year. America and the world will, as long as human beings walk this planet, need: Innovators, Inventors and Entrepreneurs!

Small Business Ideas | Getting the “Story” Right

JackieBiz — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:21:16 +0000

Small Business Ideas

The single best indicator of whether a country is going to grow or not is the number of new firms that are created every year. That is a very powerful statistic. This is a compelling reason to start a business. BUT, If you don’t get the “Story” right…You’ll get the “Solution” wrong!

Small Business Ideas | What is Business “Vision”?

JackieBiz — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:17:49 +0000

Small Business Ideas

Having a “Vision” is solving a problem no one else sees. Startups solve problems no one else sees. Some great “Visions” are held down by the word “can’t”. Startups make sure these problems see the light of day. Read More…