http://www.articlesphere.com/Category/Entrepreneurialism/92 Entrepreneurialism articles from Find Articles at ArticleSphere.com Rss Follow Up Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:19:53 -0700 Steps to your goal of achieving financial freedom and an unlimited amount of income may vary slightly according to your talents and abilities and experience. However, no matter how much or how little of business experience anything is possible. In fact, people who have dropped out of high school have been able to make a six-figure income. All it takes is following a few important principles. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Expert-Advice-On-How-To-Earn-A-Six-Figure-Income/157530 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Expert-Advice-On-How-To-Earn-A-Six-Figure-Income/157530 Successful people and their magic formulas have always fascinated me. In my view, a successful person does not have to make millions. He (or she) is someone who pursues his dream, remains steadfast to his vision and emerges as the leader in his chosen field. I decided to find out what makes successful people tick by interviewing 20 local heroes and have compiled my findings into a book called, Boss of Me!. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Life-Lessons-from-Successful-People/157098 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Life-Lessons-from-Successful-People/157098 What stand-out features do entrepreneurs have? Do you have them? There are certain traits and characteristics that stand out in entrepreneurs... 1. Restlessness - Job hopping and a general discontentment about making money for someone else. 2. Business-minded - You like to read about enterpreneurs and how much money they are making; you automatically calculate how much business companies are doing. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Characteristics-of-Entrepreneurs/157095 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Characteristics-of-Entrepreneurs/157095 Starting a retail business is one of the first steps many take into the world of business, particularly for those first leaving full time employment. The retail sector is booming at present, with a new retail chain business springing up every single day. Starting a retail business is a great way to get involved in business, and in generating enough money to keep you in full time employment within your enterprise. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Starting-A-Retail-Business/155096 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Starting-A-Retail-Business/155096 The most important decision you will make in start a new business is the type of business structure to form. You will be faced with deciding whether to form a General Partnership, S-Corporation, C-Corporation, Venture Capital or Limited Liability Company. If you are starting a small or home business a Limited Liability Company or LLC is your best choice hands down. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Limited-Liability-Company--The-Best-Choice-For-Home-Business-And-Small-Business-Owners/153931 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Limited-Liability-Company--The-Best-Choice-For-Home-Business-And-Small-Business-Owners/153931 Entrepreneurialism and business go hand in hand, and igniting your initial business spark and passion is an important process in getting any business venture off the ground. Without that spark of entrepreneurialism, no business venture could ever take off, and no business risks would be taken, resulting in fewer large entities and ultimately fewer jobs. Thus entrepreneurialism is fundamental to the success of our society and the economy as a whole. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Igniting-Your-Business-Spark/153520 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Igniting-Your-Business-Spark/153520 Businesses fail, and often. If you think you want to run your own business, but are not sure you can be a successful Entrepreneur, I am glad you are thinking about it... keep reading. How does an Entrepreneur think, act, and respond? Is your personality a fit for being a successful Entrepreneur? Do you have what it takes? http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Am-I-an-Entrepreneur-/151921 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Am-I-an-Entrepreneur-/151921 Quitting stable employment for business is a brave move, but one that all entrepreneurs will have to take at some stage if they are ever to achieve their business ambitions. In the spirit of entrepreneurialism, giving up your job to start your own business is a risk, but provided you have a business idea and the ability to bring that to fruition, it should be a calculated one, with the potential to deliver serious rewards. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Quitting-Employment-For-Business/151660 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Quitting-Employment-For-Business/151660 From a business perspective, entrepreneurialism is vital to commercial success and the health of the economy. We need individuals with bags of entrepreneurialism to drive forward business and to innovate to improve the way we live our lives, and without this entrepreneurialism, business would struggle and new ideas would never get off the ground. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/The-Business-Limitations-To-Entrepreneurialism/149650 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/The-Business-Limitations-To-Entrepreneurialism/149650 Today, Sheri Tingey, who is age 60, runs a family business called Alpacka Raft, which has created and built a series of ultra light, packable rafts for use in long distance backpacking and wilderness racing. Sometimes, a "new" business opportunity can begin with a challenge or a question from a friend or a loved one. And, thats exactly what happened when Sheris son, Thor, asked his Mom to come up with a light-weight raft that could stand up to some of the most demanding parts of Alaskas wilderness in a sport, where he was an enthusiast. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Sheri-Tingey--Alaska-Entrepreneur-Extraordinaire/149048 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Sheri-Tingey--Alaska-Entrepreneur-Extraordinaire/149048 Anyone can be an entrepreneur. But only people that take the correct steps can be successful entrepreneurs. This article will briefly outline these steps. You cant just print up some fancy color business cards and call yourself an entrepreneur. Although good business cards are a must for a new business owner, its not the only step! http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Steps-to-Take-to-be-a-Successful-Entrepreneur/147464 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Steps-to-Take-to-be-a-Successful-Entrepreneur/147464 You'll work twice as hard for yourself as you'll ever work for someone else. Building your business takes time, dedication, and a drive to succeed. But that doesn't mean you don't want to have a personal life as well. Whether your relationships are failing or you just don't have time to pursue an outside interest, it's not healthy to work too hard. Here are five ways business owners can carve out some personal time. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Five-Ways-To-Keep-Your-Business-From-Taking-Over-Your-Life/141421 Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Five-Ways-To-Keep-Your-Business-From-Taking-Over-Your-Life/141421 Entrepreneurialism in business is the driving force behind success. While everyone may naturally associate entrepreneurialism with business, they are not necessarily linked concepts - a business person may not be an entrepreneur, while an entrepreneur might not be the finest example of entrepreneurialism in practice. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Limiting-Business-Risks-And-Reaching-For-Success/139931 Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Limiting-Business-Risks-And-Reaching-For-Success/139931 Does your business have its liquidity event mapped out? Entrepreneurialism can be demanding, and drafting a plan can often be vital. If you have raised venture capital then the chances are that your investors will expect you to achieve liquidity at one point in the future. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Planning-Your-Business-Exit/138158 Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Planning-Your-Business-Exit/138158 If youve got that great once-in-a-lifetime idea, take some steps to protect it. In the U.S. its the first one to think of an idea, not the first to patent. So protect it today, someone else could think of it tomorrow... http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Have-a-Great-Idea-For-An-Invention---Protect-Your-Idea-Now-/136923 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Have-a-Great-Idea-For-An-Invention---Protect-Your-Idea-Now-/136923 This is a story about my experiences with creating a simple invention. A children's toy in this case, prototyping it, patenting it, getting it manufactured, and attempting to market it. We never actually sold enough product to turn a profit. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Sad-Story-of-the-Creative-Card-Clips--an-Invention-Experience/136913 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Sad-Story-of-the-Creative-Card-Clips--an-Invention-Experience/136913 Every day, thousands of people come up with a great business idea. Unfortunately, these people don't often have the ability to turn the dream into reality. Turning dreams into reality is hard work and takes much time. It also takes money. Turning an idea into a business requires capital and other finances. Even the most brilliant idea will come to nothing without raising finance. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/From-Dream-To-Reality-With-Your-Business-Idea/134646 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/From-Dream-To-Reality-With-Your-Business-Idea/134646 Would you like to be your own boss? Is this a goal that you have had since you started in the workforce? If so, today is the ideal moment for you to find the business angels that can help your dreams come true. When it comes to business funding, you have a variety of options. It is essential that you look at all the possibilities you have and select the best one. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/An-Introduction-to-Business-Angels/134627 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/An-Introduction-to-Business-Angels/134627 If particular business opportunity ideas are in a domain that is familiar and fun to the person starting up the business, that person will enjoy the business to a greater extent, which means bigger profits and better enjoyment. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Start-Up-Business-Opportunity-Ideas/133943 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Start-Up-Business-Opportunity-Ideas/133943 I was always good at outside sales and worked for a soda bottling company selling beverage machines. The pay was not great but I enjoyed the prestige of representing such a world famous corporation. The company offered prizes for the salesmen that sold the most machines and I was often the winner of a large screen TV console or an air conditioner. That was before the company decided to sell their machines by advertisements. They then disbanded their sales force and I was out of a job. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/When-You-Need-A-Business-Partner/132424 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/When-You-Need-A-Business-Partner/132424 Every year tens of thousands of people strike out on their own with a vision of starting a successful business. They have the idea, they've got the plan... all they need now is to take the actions to turn their dream into reality. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Do-you-have-a-Business-Idea-/132183 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Do-you-have-a-Business-Idea-/132183 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. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Checklist-for-Starting-a-Business/132172 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Checklist-for-Starting-a-Business/132172 This week begins the tale of my recent foray into the world of brick and mortar and the startup the lessons learned there from. Over the next few weeks Ill be detailing the exact steps that I took to launch my retail business and bring it to profitability within the first 30 days. The lessons to come are many, and not just for those milling around in the brick and mortar crowd. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Never-Dive-Into-Business-Without-A-Startup-Plan/132072 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Never-Dive-Into-Business-Without-A-Startup-Plan/132072 Well, my friends, like the Terminator, politicians named Clinton, the ghosts from the movie Poltergeist, and that corn on the side of your big toe: Im back. There are just some things that wont go away. Sorry. Im sure many of you have been wondering why Ive been absent from these hallowed pages for a number of months, just as Im sure many of you are now reading this and thinking, "Who is this idiot and what have they done with Harvey MacKay?" http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Be-Careful-What-You-Wish-For/129342 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Be-Careful-What-You-Wish-For/129342 When you want to start a home business, it can be easy to feel alone, confused, and scared. The chances are that you dont know anyone else whos ever started a business, and you dont even know who to ask if you get stuck. Here are a few things you ought to be looking at. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Getting-Help-and-Advice-on-Starting-a-Business/127924 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Getting-Help-and-Advice-on-Starting-a-Business/127924