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An Entrepreneur’s Journey Towards World Domination Begins With Achieving Key Milestones

I love it when entrepreneurs start a pitch with a "Big Vision" and end it with their how their idea will achieve “World Domination.” However, equally important is the ability for entrepreneurs to break down that path to world domination into realistic milestones that line up with funding rounds, says John Vrionis of Lightspeed Venture Partners.

New Year, New Finances – How To Keep Your Small Business Finances In Control

Instead of letting your businesses’ finances cloud your day-to-day, Ken LaRoe, Chairman and CEO of First GREEN Bank suggests you make the steps to take control this year: revisit, rethink and refuel.

Overcome Millennial Myths To Land Your First Job

As the millennial generation becomes the largest generation in the workforce, a few myths have some employers confused about millennials. Rose Ernst, national director of the G10 Associates program at Genesis10 examines the top five myths millennials need to overcome in order to launch their career.

5 Reasons To Avoid Loans For 2 Years After Launch

If you think you’ll need a business loan, there are benefits to waiting at least a couple years after launching your new business to apply for financing. Priyanka Prakash, Fit Small Business and Fit Biz Loans shares 5 reasons to wait a couple years to secure a loan for your business.

6 Ways To Get Promoted You May Not Have Considered

There comes a time during your professional career that you feel you are deserving of a promotion. Jennifer Carter of Outbounding.com suggests a few ways for getting yourself promoted.

Think Like An Owner – And One Day You Will Be

There are the workers who think like employees and workers who think “like a boss.” The daily choices you make are indicative of the path you’re on, says Keith Martino, head of CMI and author of “Expect Leadership”.

Tips And Tricks For Millennials Aspiring To Be Their Own Boss

National Small Business Week is not only the perfect time to reflect upon the major role that small business plays in our communities, but also marks an opportunity for aspiring small business owners to think about finally taking the proverbial leap and create a plan to turn their dreams into a reality, says Gyawu Mahama of Hiscox Small Business Insurance.

Is Now The Right Time To Start A New Business When The Economy Lags?

When should we take the plunge? Writer for SmallBusinessLoansDirect.com Tom Cleveland shares some thoughts.

Power Up For Yourself And Everyone Wins

It’s almost the end of 2011. What have you accomplished this year that could make your 2012 bigger, brighter, more empowered? The entire picture begins with you and grows with your ability to communicate with intention and clarity, says Roshini Rajkumar, founder of The Roshini Performance Group and author of "Communicate That!".

The Trick To Balancing Student Debt And Retirement Planning

How can a graduating student, or someone with credit card debt or mortgages to pay, balance paying their dues and planning for their future?

Detailing The Steps Required For Launching A Successful Business

Once you've decided to start a new business, the numerous situations you’ll have to deal with can seem troubling and time-consuming, but if you plan each move you make correctly, there’s nothing to worry about.

Home For The Holidays: Tips For Navigating Painful Conversations About Your Job Search

If you're a college senior or recent graduate about to head back home for the holidays, you'll likely be forced to engage in soul-crushing conversation about your job search and future plans. Ben Holder of GradStaff shares some potential conversation topics and example questions to be ready for.

Want To Start A New Business In 2017? Do It From Home.

Odds are that you've often fantasized about ditching your job to start a business of your own; to be your own boss; to set your own hours and make your own decisions. Kristy Dickerson, CEO and co-founder of STARTplanner shares some advice how to plan your life so that becomes a distinct possibility.

Start It Up: Five Surprisingly Great Times To Launch Your Business

Many people want to start their own businesses, but feel that “it’s just not the right time.” Author of "8 Unbreakable Rules for Business Start-Up Success" Sean C. Castrina explains why five common excuses should actually be used as motivation to become your own boss.

9 Essential Guidelines For Becoming An Entrepreneur

To achieve entrepreneurial success, it is crucial that you believe in yourself and have confidence in your abilities, says serial entrepreneur Robert B. Pamplin Jr. He shares nine essential guidelines for becoming a successful entrepreneur.

Five Things Business Owners Really Ought To Prepare More For

It can be terribly frustrating to fall to what seems to be one of the more obvious problems in business. Here, we’re going to look at someone of those potentially fatal blows more businesses ought to prepare for.

4 Cost-Cutting Solutions Any Business Can Get Behind

Cutting costs for your business is surprisingly simple if you follow some basic steps. Let’s take a look at some of the things you can do towards that end.

The Most Rewarding Marketing Mistake I Ever Made

Marsha Friedman, CEO of EMSI Public Relations and author of “Celebritize Yourself” shares an extremely painful mistake that's proved to be an invaluable lesson which has served her well in the years since.

Best Ways To Fund Your New Business

You need to get a certain amount of cash to ensure you can survive the startup stage. We’re going to cover some of the best funding solutions for your new company in this post.

5 Mistakes New College Grads Make As They Enter Entrepreneurship

According to some experts, new college graduates often make five brutal mistakes as they try to navigate their own potential new enterprise. Christopher Grey, co-founder and COO of CapLinked shares what these mistakes are.

Three Essentials Every Startup Needs Before Launch

In order to make it easier for you and reduce some of your stress levels, here’s a handy guide to the three essentials that you need to consider before launching your startup.

How Much Money Does Your Startup Business Really Need?

You have the passion, the vision, the time and the energy, but do you have funds to make your dream startup become a reality? Ken Myers shares a few thoughts.

Best Practices For Developing A Mobile App For Your Startup

With branded mobile-business apps in today’s marketplace to achieve recognition and customer engagement, some startups might not be able to gain a competitive edge without a mobile app.

17 Things New Grads Need To Know About Getting — And Doing — A...

Employers aren’t exactly clamoring to hire today’s new grads. If you are one — even one with an impressive degree — the deck is stacked against you. Ben Carpenter offers 17 ways to prove you know what matters in the real world — both in the job search and in the early days after “you’re hired.”

5 Pointless Resume Practices Salespeople Should Avoid

Using tired old resume tips could be keeping yours at the bottom of the stack. Here are five outdated resume practices you should ban from your sales resume, as shared by Robyn Melhuish of MedReps.com.

Building A Business: Getting The Word Out Fast

One of the major challenges early on will be spreading the word about your company. Let’s take a look at the most effective methods for spreading the word about your startup.

There Has Never Been A Better Time To Fail Fast Or Win Big

If you have ambitions about creating a startup, then do it now, says Bernhard Schroeder, author of "Fail Fast or Win Big: The Start-Up Plan for Starting Now". The keys to moving fast are to know a few basics even if you have no idea today for a startup company. Here is what he believes might be three things to make you think, and perhaps do.

Money-Saving Hacks For E-Commerce Start-Ups

Keeping tight control over all financial transactions is vitally important for an e-commerce start-up, helping to improve the chances of success and long-term financial viability. Here are five of the best money saving hacks that can help turn your e-commerce start-up into a success.

Five Tips For Starting A Successful Tech Company

When done properly, launching a tech company can be a fulfilling and exciting endeavor. Matthew Horn, Esq., President and Co-Founder of Legal Services Link shares five tips for ensuring your company is a success.

Is It The Right Time To Be An Entrepreneur?

Stacey Thompson says those who want to start their own thing should ask themselves some questions before making the leap into entrepreneurship,