Do you know that you can start a business with 500.00 Pesos? Yes, you can and this is what my students from MINT were able to do. Continue reading
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Use "Quick Set Up" to Start Your Business
For a new entrepreneur, starting a business can be a mystery. You just do not know where to start because there are so many things to do and so many risks you want to avoid. Generally, there are two ways to begin. Some start by doing a business plan, while others just start selling with only a product in hand and market in mind. I like to call the latter Quick Set Up. Both paths can be a good way to initiate the business. The business plan is effective if you plan to bring in investors early on in the business. On the other hand, Quick Set Up is a good way to get the ball rolling fast and find out if your are assumptions are correct or not. For this article I will not focus on starting a business by creating a formal business plan. Instead, I will zero in on the entrepreneur’s way of starting a business. Continue reading
Managing a Start Up's Bumpy Road
The fate of a small business depends on the foundation it was built upon. The most important factor during the start up phase is the owner; for he lays his vision as the foundation, and his values serve as the cement that binds the corporate culture. However, having good vision and values do not ensure the success of a venture. Both are only concepts and will remain as concepts unless it is being acted upon. Continue reading
A Must Knowledge for Entrepreneurs
Success is part knowledge, work, faith and luck. But if you do not consider yourself very lucky then try increasing on the others. In this post I will focus on knowledge. Many entrepreneurs attribute their success to knowledge, maybe from school or experience. There are 5 things you need to know so that you can increase your chance of becoming successful. Continue reading
5 Personal Branding Tips for Freelance Entrepreneur
When you are new in the business, its really going to be an uphill climb. You have few resources and still building a good reputation to your customers. A good reputation is the building block of a strong business. Here are a few tips on how to create a brand for yourself. Continue reading