The beauty industry is one of the most competitive work forces in America. Many beauty professionals fail to learn the business management aspect of their salons – and this has led to the beauty industry yielding the second highest failure … Continue reading
Ask any millionaire for the secret to their success, and they will probably tell you that entrepreneurship helped them reach their financial goals. However, starting a business takes money. While it’s possible to launch a successful enterprise on a shoestring, … Continue reading
If you’re in the tech startup industry, you might want to start sweating now. According to Wamda, approximately 90 percent of tech startups will fail for reasons including competition, a lack of funding and a lack of overall experience. With … Continue reading
Simply having a great business idea is not enough, one needs strong capital support from investors in order to make their idea a reality. The best way to acquire funds is to lay out a good business plan as financiers require a solid plan to evaluate an investment opportunity. Continue reading
In the eight months since Marissa Mayer was appointed CEO of Yahoo, she’s provided all employees with brand-new smartphones and free meals in the company cafeterias. The honeymoon appears to be over, however, as Mayer recently instituted a no-telecommuting policy … Continue reading
Politicians have recognized small business owners as central to our economy and prosperity. They provide competition and prevent monopolies, they create jobs, and they help to keep America’s economy diverse and healthy. Unfortunately, most people can’t start a business with their own resources. Continue reading
In the last 20 years, the world has become increasingly interconnected. With the rise of the Internet and better infrastructure, economies around the globe have seen an increasing level of globalism. To succeed in this new environment, the modern business has to learn how to integrate itself with different cultures and target global markets. Continue reading
It can be argued that there is no better time than now to be involved in a start-up company. The business world is inundated with stories involving the rags-to-riches rise of a start-up entrepreneur or small business. Facebook started out in a dorm room, cellphone apps have been produced in people’s parents basements, etc. Continue reading