by A business partner can be an immense help when starting your business, but a bad business partner can also damage your business quite a bit. In this article I will explain the traits to look for in a business partner, then I will cover what traits to avoid, and then I will give some…
by I know it may sound presumptuous, but I urge you to hear what I have to say. I really believe that these are the best apps. Let me tell you a little bit about why I think these are the best business apps on Android. I also explain why these apps are the best…
by The fundraising plan is not the same thing as a fundraising proposal or a business plan. A fundraising plan is a document that is internal to your business on which you work, and outline how much money you will need, and identify the resources for where you can raise that money. To learn more…
by Many people on my apps write to me with a question of how to write a fundraising proposal. Some of the time I get that question, the question is a little bit mis-phrased because the person isn’t certain of whether they even need a fundraising proposal. So in this article I will explain when…
by On my apps, many people ask “how much money do I need to start a small business?” and, of course, the answer is that it depends on many factors. So instead of providing some high-level answer that would not be too helpful, I’ll try to explain how to calculate the cost of starting your…
by Many people on my apps ask me “does blogging still work?” Of course, it works. It just depends for what purpose, and to what extent. You can still make money from blogs in a variety of ways, give yourself exposure as an expert in your field, and use it as a tool to network…
by While this may be a rather fundamental question to most people, there are many young people and first-time entrepreneurs who ask whether they need a college degree to start a business. The question has two answers. There is a quick answer which can be answered with a yes or a no, and there is…
by When you are focusing on your inbound marketing, one of the most important components of this effort is your keyword research. This may sound like something very dry and boring, and it may very well be, but it is an absolutely necessary part of the process which should not be skipped. In fact, the…
by Inbound marketing is one of the gems of the Internet and online marketing. There are a couple of reasons why it is so important and useful to get traffic. The first reason inbound marketing is so coveted is that it is scalable. The next reason this method of website promotion is so useful is…
by I often get asked on my apps about how people can get referrals for their business. Well, I’d like to take a small step back and make a distinction between the kinds of referrals that are possible for a business to get. There are actually two types of referrals, and the second has a…