Building a small business is hard, but keeping that business up and running long-term is much harder.
Growing a startup requires having what it takes to go head to head with your competition and actually beating them; learning the obstacles you may run into and solving them BEFORE they happen.
In this guest post, by Michelle Laurey, you will learn that the road to a startup’s continuous success has 9 stops, and they’re all discussed below.
In today’s day and age, it’s not enough to adhere to the old adage of “build it and they will come.” Firstly, if no one knows what you built, they can’t become a customer of your startup.
Secondly, your job is not finished once you have incorporated a startup company. Instead, there is more global competition for your startup than ever before.
Continue ReadingHow many times did it occur to you that it’s time to start your own business, but fear that it may be the wrong business idea has stopped you? Or maybe you did start a business once and it didn’t work out as you’d hoped? If you wish you knew how you can find that perfect idea for a business then this post is for you.
In this guest post, by Ryan Keeler, you will learn some brilliant techniques to help you come up with successful standout business ideas, so you can finally take that step and become a business owner.
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There is no better time than now to start a new business. Everyday that you delay and postpone your start, there becomes another lost opportunity.
So, if you are looking for inspiration and methods to help you find and develop innovative yet promising business ideas, you have come to the right place.
This post will uncover some of the most unique and best ways to develop successful standout business ideas.
Continue ReadingIt takes a lot of work to start a successful business from scratch. Your business strategy is the foundation that you’ll build on. The more thought and planning you put into that strategy, the higher the chances for your business to become successful and grow steadily. In this guest post, by Heather Redding, you will learn the best way to formulate a strategy for your business.
Imagine for a second that you and your best friend have decided to go on a road trip together. Now, you might do one of two things. You could just get in a car and start driving without a map, supplies, or any sense of direction. The odds of you guys getting anywhere are slim to none.
On the other hand, you could plan the whole thing out from the beginning. You could plot the best route, prepare necessary supplies, and take precautionary measures in case something unforeseen happens, such as the car breaking down in the middle of nowhere.
Continue ReadingIf you are someone looking to start their own business, whether you live in Egypt or not, there is always a lot to learn from someone’s journey to building a successful business from scratch.
Read in this guest post, by Ingy Zahran, a little about her business, what kind of effort and planning it took her to make the shift from full-time job employee to an entrepreneur and a business owner, and what obstacles she had to overcome in order to achieve success with her business.
My name is Ingy Zahran and I’m an artist and a business owner in Egypt. I was really excited when Ray suggested that I write an article about my journey from being a simple Road Design Engineer (yes, you read that right :)) to being a full time artist and starting my own business.
I remember, for years, I searched online articles and stories of people who made the shift from having a full time job with a stable salary to venturing into the somewhat risky life of an entrepreneur.
Continue ReadingWhat does it take for an entrepreneur to start a successful business? Learn the 10 strategies you should follow as a new business owner to guarantee your startup success. A contribution by Emma Sumner.
When it comes to various entrepreneurs and their “road to success” stories, the first thing you need to realize is that every single story is different. There is not a single, sure-fire way you can reach success nor is there a single recipe for triumph.
However, the fact is that there are certain things successful business people do differently, and there certainly are some great business strategies that will enable you to move into the right direction when success is concerned.
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