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TwitterHaving a business is one of the best ideas out there if you want to earn money. It could be a part time or full time type depending on the business idea that you have. Even if you have a budget at hand, you can start a business that can surely earn you a lot of money. There are some ideas that you can consider when starting a business.One is to become a wedding planning.
How Unique Is Your Business?
March 1st, 2010 All business owners like to believe that their business is in someway unique or unlike any other business. At its core though, how different are small businesses really? Nearly all small businesses struggle with relatively similar issues. Most owners wear multiple hats and have had to become jack of all trades in order to succeed and survive in the business world. While it is important to recognize the differences between various small businesses it is equally important to recognize the similarities.Small businesses often struggle with the same issues, and while its important to establish your own policies, do not be afraid to talk to and learn from other small business owners.The best way to meet other small business owners is to join the local Chamber of Commerce, Industry Organization or Trade Association.
Prepare an Investor Ready Business Plan
February 28th, 2010 A Business Plan, as all good entrepreneurs starting out in life should know is the foundation, or rather a springboard, towards the establishment and growth of a new business. A business plan is an essential tool for companies raising capital – and your business plan needs to be Investor Ready.What is an Investor Ready business plan?An investor ready business plan is a document that has been professionally prepared to meet the needs of both Venture Capitalists and Angel investors.
Internet Marketing And Starting A Business At Home
February 25th, 2010 Many of us hope of being our own bosses. The lure of good money and flexible work hours is quite attractive. Never the less, many are scared to try out on their own. They fear that they do not have the capital required to start a business or they don’t want to risk the security of their steady job.By taking advantage of the Internet marketing programs that are now available, you can generate money and improve your own marketing abilities.
Turning Networking Opportunities Into $$$
February 24th, 2010 Do you make the most of every networking opportunity? Do you have effective strategies for face to face meetings? How do you best convey the purpose and value of your business? How do you turn each networking opportunity into cash? If you’re having trouble answering these simple questions about networking techniques, then join us for another engaging and standing room only workshop as our speaker, Kevin Monahan inspires and challenges you to step out of your comfort zone and discover how to turn networking opportunities into cash! Social networking is explored in its true context, accelerating an opportunity to meet people face to face, while showing you how to work a room!This is the UNF Small Business Development Center’s own Kevin Monahan who is an acknowledged expert in networking for small businesses!Thursday, March 4, 2010Beaver Street Enterprise Center1225 West Beaver StreetJacksonville, Florida 3220410:00am – 12noon Cost: $15.00TO REGISTER: call us at (904) 265-4700 Speaker: Kevin Monahan
Estimating Unknown Expenses
February 24th, 2010 How do you estimate specific costs for a new business? How do you predict expenses? Normally you need some experience. If you have no idea, then you might think again about starting this business. Maybe your team should add somebody who does have experience, and can make estimates. Here is why.In the real world, there are no standard costs for anything. Your expenses will depend, not on the type of business, but rather on your specific strategy, your specific location, and other specifics of your business situation.
Small Business Owner and Entrepreneur Experts Wanted
February 23rd, 2010 What is an expert? Are you an expert? Do you call yourself an expert? Do your customers refer to you as an expert? Undoubtedly, it provides value to be viewed as an expert in a certain field or line of work. Is aspiring to attain such status a worthy goal, or is attaining such status really just a byproduct of ones efforts towards larger, bigger picture goals?My current business is helping people and business in the process of buying and selling businesses.
Comprehensive 3 day course in health entrepreneurship offered at UNF
February 23rd, 2010 This is an amazing course offered through the UNF Division of Continuing Education in association with the Small Business Development Center. Attendees will learn how to navigate the path from an idea to commercial success. Scholarships are available! This comprehensive three-day course will cover the following:Day One: Basics of entrepreneurial management. We will review basic business principles including discovering unmet market needs, competition and strategy, financial management, and sales and marketing.
