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Brian

Brian has written 314 posts for Select Articles

Do You Have What It Takes?

I think it’s fair to say that not everyone is cut out to be a successful business owner, now some of you maybe disputing this statement but hear me out.
I’m not saying that if you put a person in the perfect business environment that they won’t succeed but how often does the perfect business environment [...]

Before the Business Plan

Purveyors of conventional wisdom would have you believe that the very first thing you ought to do when setting up a new business is to create a business plan.
It doesn’t matter whether you are selling odds and ends on eBay from your living room or something larger and more complex,
Business plans are excellent and necessary. [...]

Protect Your ASSets in Business

Many people are starting an online business without a thought about the danger this may pose to their personal assets. The type of protection you need depends upon the nature of your business and the amount of your personal assets.
If you have no personal assets, you probably don’t need much protection. They say “you can’t [...]

Curb Your Enthusiasm

Isn’t enthusiasm a good thing? Aren’t we urged to be enthusiasticabout what we do? To be committed?
We are…but enthusiasm has a dark side too.
When the word first came into the English language (from Ancient Greek, via French) it had a far more extreme meaning. It meant to be possessed or inspired by a supernatural force [...]

What Makes an Entrepreneur?

Rupert Steiner in his book ‘My First Break’ attempted to define the secret of becoming an entrepreneur and following interviews with over one hundred entrepreneurs, Steiner concluded that there was not one defined path. He has, however, drawn out observations of an entrepreneur’s personality traits. They have a tendency to be rebels, outsiders, [...]

Creativity & Entrepreneurship: The Creative Evolution of an Intellectual Property

In each of us, there is a creative spark – a unique purpose and destiny for which we are born. Most of us have forgotten what that special gift is, or we are afraid to live it. My successful secret formula as outlined in my seminars, e-book and CD’s will help you unlock your creative [...]

Business Startup Checklist

Use this comprehensive checklist to plan each step of your new business and transform your dream of entrepreneurship into reality. These steps may not necessarily be completed in the order listed, however, you can use them as a guideline for completing all of the necessary business startup tasks.
___ Determine what kind of business you want [...]

Should You Write Your Own Business Plan?

If you are just starting a company and looking for funding, or looking for additional funding for growth, you will need to develop a traditional business plan. Creating a business plan is a business hurdle that entrepreneurs seem to dread. Do you do it yourself? Do you hire [...]

Secret Revealed In The Business Code

? Beginners often rush into business without any planning.
? Unless you do your homework, there could be many avoidable pitfalls.
? You will minimise these pitfalls with careful preparation and planning.
? Some people have very little in the way of formal education, and yet they still succeed in business.
? Opportunity can be found around every corner if you look for it.
? Mention [...]

Part-Time/In-Home Business – Low Expense and Low Risk

As a first time entrepreneur, there are a variety of franchises, dealerships, distributorships, and licensing opportunities available for purchase. Many of these you can start by working part-time from your home. In doing so, you save thousands of dollars in start up and operating costs, while at the same time reducing your overall risk.
You (and/or [...]