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Yes, the Economy Sucks (but maybe that’s OK)
Ugh, I’m honestly really tired of hearing people complain that the economy is crap and there are no jobs and government needs to do something. Simultaneously we celebrate the sharing economy and get...
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Times are Tough (But How Tough are They?)
Times are tough, they say. I wrote recently about how the crappy economy might actually be a launching pad for people who want to start their own businesses. If you think about it, doesn’t it make...
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Excuses…Which Ones Are You Making in Your Business?
Excuses. We all make them. Excuses to go out for dinner (the kitchen’s a mess after all), excuses not to call a friend (she’s always complaining), excuses not to work out (I thought I felt something in...
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Die, Business Plan Template, Die! (I’m Leaving You for Something Far, Far...
GAWD I hate business plan templates. Don’t you? I mean really. You come up with this incredible idea for a business. One that’s going to change the lives of thousands or millions of people. Something...
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From Idea to Open: How to Get Organized to Launch Your First Business
So you’ve had this AWESOME business idea floating around in your head for what seems like forever. You think about it when you’re driving to work, you think about it in the shower, you think about it...
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7 things to have set up before you hire your first employee or VA
A guest post by Kayla Curry If you’re a business owner and you’re just getting started, chances are you haven’t hired your first employee or virtual assistant yet. As your business grows, you’ll need...
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Shocking Truth Revealed: Business Planning Actually Works
Business plans are dead. At least, that’s what we keep hearing from investment gurus, lean start-up enthusiasts and tech mavens who would like to think they’re all action, all the time. Instead of...
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8 Business Planning Hacks other Consultants Won’t Tell You About
Think writing a business plan is hard? I sympathize – I promise. After writing hundreds of them over the years, I’ve developed a process to write them better and write them fast – and I’d like to...
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The Last Market Research Guide You’ll Ever Have to Read
When people grumble about how hard it is to write a business plan, they usually say it’s either the financials or the market research they find most overwhelming. Market research is hard for two...
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Why I’m Quitting Done-for-You Business Plan Writing
That’s right. After August, I’ll no longer be offering done-for-you (DFY) services. Am I closing my business? Absolutely not. I’m choosing instead to focus on increasing enrolments in my flagship...
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