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For some individuals, the desire to be an entrepreneur is something they are born with. Having a vision, tenacity, and a willingness to defy convention are some of the traits of successful entrepreneurs. As we've discussed previously, entrepreneurs and veterans share many of these common trait... Read More

When starting a new business, many challenges will spring up along the way. These potential pitfalls could cause a setback for new business owners. Being aware of what you are up against may help avoid common mistakes. Especially for first time business owners, problems may arise that could hinder progress. Checking for Read More

For first time business owners, there's a lot of learning that takes place when creating and promoting a new business. Fortunately, there's also a lot to be gained from the experiences of other entrepreneurs that may help first timers. For entrepreneurs, it's important to remember to take steps that will ensure your business gets off to a great start. From the Read More

If you've been thinking of starting your own small business, now might be a great time to do so. To start your business, you may need to obtain funding that will allow you to get things up and running. There are several ways that businesses can secure funding, either through loans or grants, or from investors. Ac... Read More

Those just starting a business may have preconceived notions about what the experience is like. Starting a new business venture is exciting. However, there are common myths that entrepreneurs are prone to believing that could stall progress. Small business owners can set themselves up to be ahead of the game by taking the important steps to ensure their business gets off to the right start. ... Read More

Entrepreneurs are often thought of as pioneers. This is one of the traits that you should aim to develop if you are an entrepreneur embarking on a new business venture. What exactly does it mean to be a pioneer? As Entrepreneur points out, being a pioneer might mean you work to establish something that separates you from the crowd. ... Read More

At the heart of every successful company is a great idea. However, just having the right suggestion isn't enough to ensure that your business is going to flourish. Before you can take the step from theoretical into actual, you have to demonstrate the value that your idea will add to people's lives. In other words, you have to able to answer the question: where are customers going to come from? ... Read More

With hindsight, it can be tempting to presume that successful businesses were simply lucky enough to hit the right market at the right time. Or to assume that they had an insurmountable information advantage, and the ability to process data more effectively than their competitors. It's easy to think that it was a matter of having impressive connections, or networking properly, or designing the ... Read More

One of the primary things that a lot of entrepreneurs struggle with is a lack of oversight. When you're working for somebody else, there's a large amount of built-in structure: coworkers, a manager and, likely, an office of some sort. For some people, that last one is a big deal: working from home can prove to be a distraction that leads to low productivity. However, especially in the early ... Read More