Tag Archives: starting a business

Over 50? Start a Business Anyway
Posted on March 27, 2012 by admin
Over 50? Start a Business Anyway

By Rieva Lesonsky So you’re considering starting your own business, but you’re worried because you’re over 50?  Yes, launching a business when you’re old enough to get the senior discount at Kohl’s can be scary. But I’m here to tell … Read More →

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Are Facebook and Twitter Destroying Your Business?
Posted on March 23, 2012 by admin
Are Facebook and Twitter Destroying Your Business?

By Rieva Lesonsky Have you missed any of my blogs this week? Read on for the quick recap. Could Facebook and Twitter actually hurt your business and keep customers from buying from you? Get the truth in my post on … Read More →

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Will Your Dream Business Idea Really Fly?
Posted on March 14, 2012 by admin
Will Your Dream Business Idea Really Fly?

By Rieva Lesonsky So you’ve got a great new business idea—one you’re sure will make money right from the day you launch. Your company will be as innovative as Facebook. Your product will be in bigger demand than the iPad … Read More →

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23 Hot Businesses to Start Today–and More
Posted on March 9, 2012 by admin
23 Hot Businesses to Start Today–and More

By Rieva Lesonsky Have you missed any of my blog posts from around the Net this week? Here’s what I’m talking about. I’m excited to announce my new ebook, 23 Hot Businesses to Start Right Now!, is just out from … Read More →

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What Has Your Business Done for You Lately?
Posted on March 1, 2012 by admin
What Has Your Business Done for You Lately?

By Rieva Lesonsky Is your business doing everything you want it to? I’m not just talking about making sales, bringing in a paycheck for you or chugging along. I’m talking about whether your business is working for you–or you’re just … Read More →

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Small Businesses Feel Positive, and Customers Do, Too
Posted on February 10, 2012 by admin
Small Businesses Feel Positive, and Customers Do, Too

By Rieva Lesonsky Have you missed any of my posts from around the Web this week? Keep reading for a quick roundup. I’ve got a new gig blogging over at Small Business Loans.com. Check out my first post to learn … Read More →

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Scared to Start a Business? Don’t Be
Posted on January 26, 2012 by admin
Scared to Start a Business? Don’t Be

By Rieva Lesonsky If you’re on the fence about whether to start your own business, some data from a new study might help convince you to make the move. I think it always helps to hear from real people about … Read More →

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Ready to Start Your Business in 2012?
Posted on January 19, 2012 by admin
Ready to Start Your Business in 2012?

Starting a business in 2012? Here are 10 tips from entrepreneurship experts at community colleges on how to get started. 1. Have a Solid Idea – According to Tim Mittan, Director Entrepreneurship Center at Southeast Community College in Lincoln, NE, … Read More →

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Achieving Your 2012 Business Goals
Posted on December 16, 2011 by admin

By Rieva Lesonsky Have you missed any of my posts from around the Web this past week? Keep reading to see what’s on my mind. As the year draws to a close, lots of us are assessing our business performance. … Read More →

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Lessons From Failure
Posted on December 8, 2011 by admin

By Rieva Lesonsky Do you fear failure? Of course you do. Why wouldn’t you? They don’t give out gold medals to the loser of a race, or Academy Awards to actors whose films tanked. It’s no different with business ownership…or … Read More →

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