Becoming an entrepreneur and starting your own business is one path to financial freedom, but it can be a risky process with many unknowns. These articles cover how we started our businesses + advice and tools for you to use on your own journey.
When people consider starting their own business, most get stuck thinking about large upfront investments and wondering how long it will take to get their first customer. However, many small businesses can be started from your own home with little or no investment – and most people overlook one of the most obvious ways to
Small business accounting, like any office skill, takes some time and training to get used to. It might be an even steeper learning curve if you are accustomed to a larger team or haven’t had the opportunity to set up a DIY framework. The good news is that the digital age has made this endeavour
There are several reasons why you may want to set up an online business. One of the most appealing things about running an online business is the freedom it offers. Having gone through this several times ourselves, we thought it would be helpful to share a guide on how to set up on an online
After encountering some health issues, my wife joined a Planet Fitness gym several years ago to help improve her condition. And although I detest going to the gym with almost every fiber in my being, I was encouraged by her enthusiasm and soon joined her on different occasions. The gym had an inviting and nonthreatening
It was December 2000 and I was a pharmaceutical rep in a hotel room 300 miles from home. I was doing some Christmas shopping online when I saw it. The little box titled “Enter Coupon Code” that would change my career path forever. I had never heard of a coupon code before, and after some
I’ve been thinking about writing this post for some time now after my wife and I purchased a business this spring. I’ve been holding on sharing too much as my wife and I are have worked through the details and (to be honest) been a little overwhelmed in taking on this “living” entity. There’s a
A few months ago a friend of mine came to me with a request to design a logo for a real estate company that he was starting. At first, he showed me a design he had created through an online logo creation service. If he liked it, all he had to pay was $40 and it
1. Choose a website builder The business owner should hire a good website builder. The website host should have enough experience in building business websites. Business owners can visit several website builders and try to review their profiles and choose the best. You could for example create a business website with 1&1.
In 2008, when my dad went into bankruptcy I quickly had to pull together a LLC corporation, and take on 520 acres of farming. Over night I had to develop a budget, obtain a line of credit, sign land leases, obtain insurance, and take a loan out on $90,000 worth of farming equipment that use to be
One of the most essential things for your online business to succeed, is to prepare well – that means putting in a lot of work before you even launch. It may take longer, but when it’s done right, it will save you time and headaches down the road. So here are five steps you can
