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How to Start a Startup (Complimentary Ebook)

January 10, 2012 – 10:11 am

Yesterday, I was asked when the revision of How to Start Your Business with $100 would be out and what I will include in this one. Though I do not have an exact date yet for when it will be released (I’m still finishing up my book on social change), I can tell you that besides all the goodies that are in the first version, we will include: * Social Media 101 * Social Media ROI * SEO 101 * Top Mobile apps for Productivity and much more! Until then, I am happy to give you guys a complimentary copy of the book. Download Your Complimentary Ebook Now. Please feel free to pass it on and share it with people. This 120+-page ebook gives you access to: Over 197 resources and tools to help you start your business Guide to branding your business Marketing tips to use in a B2B and B2C market Budgeting and Financial research Joint Venture Contract Template Proven negotiating techniques How to build a website with very little money Integration of email and social media Step-by-step guide on how to start your business within 30 days If you know a budding entrepreneur, small startup or freelancer, [...]

How to Recognize Opportunity

May 5, 2011 – 10:20 am

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I have known Sam for years. But I also haven’t seen him in awhile, so getting together for a cup of coffee sounded great to me. Sam is getting his MBA at a well-known institution in Cambridge (there are really only two choices, so I will let you decide which one you think he goes to). He was walking me through the curriculum when I asked, “What is the objective of most of these classes?” He looked at me like I had four heads and responded, “To solve problems, of course.” That’s when it occurred to me that this program (and many MBA programs) has it all wrong. Life and in this case, business, isn’t about just solving problems. It is about recognizing opportunities. Those opportunities can come in many forms: some are where to present change and innovations. Some opportunities allow us to capitalize on a system that is currently working and integrate it into other areas or create derivatives of that model. That was why part of the Our Revolution team went on the road: to find the models that were working and share them with the world, so others could use them. Not everything is broken. There [...]

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Money 101: Money Worksheets, Budget Guides and Lifestyle Calculators

June 1, 2010 – 1:00 am

Many people start a business because they want financial freedom and flexibility in managing time. There are also some, that are looking to retire early. No matter where you fit into the mix, here are a list of financial resources you may want to take a look at: Money 101: Money Worksheets, Budget Guides and Lifestyle Calculators Free Budget Guide Instant Budget Maker Basic Budget Worksheet Retirement Calculator. When can you retire? Ideal Lifestyle Cost Simple Savings Calculator Money and Personal Finance Blogs, Websites, and Tips Mint.com: If you are looking for a great personal finance resource, I highly recommend Mint.com. I Will Teach You How to Become Rich Moms and Mompreneurs: This is a blog geared towards you will tons of templates. 559+ Ways to Save Money Moolanomy – Personal Finance The Digerati Life – Personal Finance Insights Being Frugal – Live More Spend Less Gather Little By Little Plonkee Money – An english-er’s thoughts on personal finance The Dough Roller – Make More. Spend Less. Invest the Rest Mrs. Micah- Finance for a Freelance Life Single Guy Money – Personal Finance from a single guy’s point of view Get Rich Slowly – Personal Finance That Makes Cents Blueprint [...]

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Leadership: How to Build a Winning Team!

April 26, 2010 – 9:16 am

You’ve heard the saying that “people are a company’s greatest asset,” right? It’s true! Your company (no matter if you work from home or have a small business) is only as good as the people running it – on all levels. That is why is it vital to pick the right people. Even if you’re outsourcing your work. So, who are the right people? How do you know whether or not a person will work out? This answer varies from company to company. The first step is to sit down and look at your company’s long term goals. How is your company looking to grow? What are the qualities that you would like in your ideal employee? What skills and assets are absolutely essential for each employee to embody? Your answers will allow you to determine the qualifications you expect of your employees. For example, if expansion and growth are important, you may want employees who are flexible (because growth requires change), innovative (because growth requires creativity), and looking for advancement (because growth offers opportunities). If you want to specialize in a specific niche, you’ll need employees with specialized skills to match. If you’re trying to improve quality, hiring employees [...]

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Corporate America to your Home-Based Business: Build Partnerships

March 8, 2010 – 1:59 pm

This February, data center networking giant Brocade and security software innovator McAfee announced that they were joining forces to introduce comprehensive, secure network solutions for customers. This strategic partnership is bound to make both companies admirable profits, as they are leveraging both of their reputations and offering their reputable products into a single package. Customers will feel as if they are getting more bang for their buck, and the two companies will benefit from each others respective expertise. So the nature of strategic partnerships goes in big business. In How to Start Your Business with $100, I translate this strategy into small business terms. The easiest way to forge a strategic partnership on a small level is through a barter based system. Barter is particularly useful for startups, who lack financial capital but have a plethora of skills and services that they can exchange for other business related needs. I want to hear about your strategic partnerships. How have you made them work for you? Have you been able to increase your profits through a strategic partnership? How did you identify your partner, and how did the two of you negotiate the terms of your partnership?

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