How to Start a Business While Still Employed

Balancing Act
Many people who work for someone else dream of becoming their own boss and owning a business. Who has not experienced boredom or become fed up with their boss at least once in their working life. While running your own business is not a bad idea it does come with its own risks. Financial risk in particular is the one that holds many people back. You are not only giving up your guaranteed income, but also risking your own money in the business with uncertain outcome. That is why it is advisable to start a business on a part-time basis while you are still employed. There are couple of important items you need to take care of if you pursue this path.

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How to Run a Successful Steel Fabrication Business

Fabrication
Starting a steel fabrication business is a fantastic move if you want to make a healthy living. You’ll need a lot of investment to get the company off the ground. However, it’s one of the few industries that’s still thriving in both the US and across the pond. Most people working in that field will complete custom jobs for their clients. So, the products are not suitable for mass production. That is the primary element that has stopped countries like China from taking the helm. You might spend one day creating a steel fence for business premises, and the next building supports for the construction world.

The possibilities are endless, and so is your potential for making a profit. You just need to ensure you research the market ahead of time. Take a look at some of the biggest players, and work out which elements led to their success.

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3 Important Tips for Making your Small Business a Success

Success
Nearly half of small businesses fail in their first 3 years of existence. Success is in no way guaranteed when you are starting a small business. Part of the reason for this high failure rate is that small businesses have limited resources to work with. Oftentimes the owner of the business is managing all aspects of the business – From managing accounts to getting effective marketing materials produced to running the day to day operations of the business. As you can imagine this can get really busy, really fast. If you are not careful you may end up burning yourself or, even worse, your business can fail. Here are 3 tips you can use to alleviate the burden to some extent and succeed as a small business owner.

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5 Keys to Building a Successful Online Startup

Success
There has never been a more exciting time to launch an online business. As such, more and more entrepreneurs are turning their attention to this arena every year. If you’re looking to step into the world of ecommerce in 2016, it is imperative that you start on a positive foundation. Great planning is central to establishing a successful online venture. There are several key areas an online startup needs to focus on for this strong foundation. Here are five of the most important areas you need to worry about.

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6 Common Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneur
Who does not love hearing the thrilling stories of how the common people became successful entrepreneurs? Whether it is Mark Zuckerburg, Steve Jobs, Jason Camper or Bill Gates, people who followed their passion, not only achieved success but also became an inspiration for many. But what does it take to be a successful entrepreneur. If it was just hard work many others would have been there as well. I believe it is a combination of several traits that determines whether you will become next Bill Gates or just another business owner who is struggling everyday. Below I describe 6 traits which are essential for anyone who dreams of making it big as an entrepreneur.

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Small Business Checklist – What To Think about When Starting a Business

Checklist
Starting a new business can be a very daunting process, especially when you do not have much experience with it. There are hundreds of items to consider and finish before you can even open the door for business. Many first time entrepreneurs are turned off by the thought of taking care of these items in the checklist. However, with proper knowledge and careful planning it is possible to not only get started but also get a head start to building a long lasting business. Here are some tips to help you focus on the most important tasks in starting a business.

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Secrets to Instant Business Success Revealed

Business Success
Every new business that has ever existed started out with one common goal: be successful. Yours is no different, and you should be eager to earn it as soon as possible.

Many business guides will tell you that it’s impossible to become an overnight triumph. But we’ve seen far too many examples to dispel that myth. If you follow the right pathway, there’s nothing to stop you achieving success almost immediately.

The biggest challenge, especially as an inexperienced entrepreneur, is to make the most of your resources. If you can master this one task, then you should find yourself on a very fruitful track. That’s not to suggest that hard work won’t be involved, but the rewards will easily justify those efforts.

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5 Powerful Ideas to Help Your Small Business Grow

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drawing business growth


Every small business owner dreams of growing his business to the scale of Wal-Mart or Amazon. The sad truth is that very few of them can make it that big. However, that should not stop you from pursuing your dream and growing your business to the point where you can enjoy comfortable life. The key is to understand your strengths and limitations and use them to your advantage. Based on our dialog with number of small business owners we have come up with five powerful ideas that can help your business grow.

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Does Small Business Saturday Really Matter?

Small BusinessSaturday
On Saturday, November 28th, communities across the nation will be celebrating Small Business Saturday. Falling immediately after Black Friday, and just two days before Cyber Monday, this annual observance has become an integral part of the holiday season’s retail surge.

But is it really important? Or is it just another silly marketing gimmick?

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Meet the Fampreneur: Why Over Half of New U.S. Businesses Are Family Run

Family Business
While the term “family business” may still bring to mind the little Mom and Pop store on the corner, the reality is that family businesses make up a huge segment of the economy, in the United States and worldwide.

Earlier this year, The Center for Family Business at the University of St. Gallen produced the Global Family Business Index, which lists the 500 largest family-owned businesses worldwide. With huge names like Wal-Mart, Ford Motor Company, and Berkshire Hathaway included, it’s not surprising to find that the combined annual revenue of these 500 firms is over $6.5 trillion!

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