Scott's Entrepreneurs Blog November 2004 Archive

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There's a saying in real estate that the three most important things are location, location, and location. While some businesses may be easily run from your house, your car, or ... Read More

Small Business Guide Darrell Zahorsky has some quick tips before the end of the year to help you reduce your income tax liability for 2004: 1. Defer income2. Increase expenses3. Inventory ... Read More

Many people believe that luck has played a substantial role in the stories of some of the world's most successful entrepreneurs. While that may be true, it seems our idea ... Read More

I'm all for pursuing your passion, following your dream, and doing what you love. On the other hand, millions have gone broke blindly following the mantra, "Do what you love ... Read More

I just learned about this, or I'd have let you know sooner. Marketing guru Seth Godin's e-book, The Bootstrapper's Bible is available for free download for the rest of November. Godin ... Read More

One of the attractions about going into business as a sole proprietor is that about all you have to do is a little marketing -- print up some flyers, get ... Read More

If you're looking for funding, whether from investors or lenders, then a strong business plan is a must -- it will make or break your deal. On the other hand, ... Read More

Wouldn't you like to have a few million dollars to start your business? I know I would! The reality, though, is that most entrepreneurs have to prove their concept ... Read More

Entrepreneurs are an extraordinarily diverse lot -- we come from every race, gender, religion, ethnicity, and socio-economic background. We have entered every form of business known to mankind. We have ... Read More

Our About Small Business Canada Guide, Susan Ward, has picked her top 10 business opportunities for 2005: Interior Decorators and/or Designers Bed and Bath Products "Practical" Tourism Residental Cleaning Services Land Use Consultants Virtual Assistants Security Products Chocolate ... Read More

An assumed name, also known as "fictitious business name" or DBA (short for "doing business as"), gives entrepreneurs the ability to brand their businesses effectively with minimal cost. It allows ... Read More