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Getting Started Articles at LaunchX
Articles to help you get started turning your business idea into a successful company.
Five Ways You Can Learn to be an Entrepreneur
Entrepreneurs are not born, they are made. Many of the skills and traits that help entrepreneurs succeed can be developed with a little time and effort. Here are five things you can work on now to improve your entrepreneurial skills and be ready to start a business. Read more about these five ways you can learn to be an entrepreneur...
Startup Skills -- Making Decisions
When you are starting a business, you will find yourself confronted with the need
to make good decisions quickly. There is no mystery to making decisions. Use this
five-
Do You Have What It Takes to be an Entrepreneur?
While there is no one personality or skill set that guarantees success as a entrepreneur, there are some common factors that are "what it takes" to be successful at starting a business and being an entrepreneur. Read more about having what it takes to be an entrepreneur and start a business...
Starting a Business? Use These Principles to be a Successful Entrepreneur
Trying to decide if you have what it takes to start a business and be an entrepreneur?
Stop looking for definitive answer -
How to Start an Import/Export Business
Starting an import-
How to Start Your Own Salon
Opening a barbershop or beauty salon is a common dream for would-
"You Have to Be Lucky to Succeed" and Other Business Startup Myths
When you tell friends that you are thinking of starting a business, you are likely
to be met by these common business startup myths from well-
You Don't Need a Business Education to Be an Entrepreneur
While formal education opportunities for entrepreneurs are more widely available than ever before, you do not need a business degree to start a business. All you need is the desire to take control of your own life and a commitment to continuous learning. Read more about becoming an entrepreneur without a formal business education...
How to Develop Your Ability to Synthesize Information -- A Key Entrepreneurial Skill
The ability to synthesize information and make decisions based on everything you know is an essential entrepreneurial skill. Use these tips to help develop this key entrepreneurial skill and apply your new skills to starting a business successfully. Read more about developing your ability to synthesize information...
Want to Start a Business? Start With These Five Things
If you have been thinking of starting a business and don't know where to start, these five things will get you on the path to business ownership. Read more about the first five steps you should take to starting a business...
Starting a Business? Four Myths to Watch Out For
Consider these common myths about business ownership before you take the plunge and start your own business. Starting a business with realistic expectations will increase your odds of success greatly. Read more about the four myths to watch out for when starting a business...
Four Red Flags When Starting a Business
The excitement that comes with a great business idea sometimes causes tunnel vision. As you are starting your business, avoid these four red flags that can cause significant barriers to your business's success. Read more about four red flags to watch out for when starting a business...
Can Hyperfocus Make Your Business Startup More Successful?
Do you find yourself mired in details and losing control of the big picture? Is your business startup spinning its wheels? Use the technique of hyperfocus to maximize the use of your time and the success of your business. Read more about how using hyperfocus can make your business startup more successful...
Five Reasons You Should Start a Business in 2010
Many people are saying this is the worst time to start a business. However, there are great reasons to start a business in this economy. Here are five reasons you should start a business in 2010 and not wait. Read more to find out why you should be starting a business in 2010...
Develop Your Self-Discipline to Succeed as an Entrepreneur
Starting a business can seem like an endless road of things that have to be done.
By developing your self-
Before You Choose a Business to Start, Know Your Priorities
The answer to which business is best to start is an individual decision that should be based on your priorities and goals for your business. Before you choose a business to start, evaluate your objectives, then evaluate your options. There is a perfect business to fit almost anyone's needs. Read more about understanding your priorities before you choose a business to start...
Four Things to Consider Before Starting a Business
Successful business ownership is possible for entrepreneurs from all walks of life, with all types of goals for their business. Here are four things to consider before starting a business to help you start out on the right track. Read more about these four things to consider when starting a business...
Being a Successful Entrepreneur -- Balancing Personalities
One key to being a successful entrepreneur is to balance the three business personalities within yourself and within your organization. Staying in balance will allow you to manage your business well in both the short term and in the longer term. Read more about how balancing your business personalities will help you be a successful entrepreneur...
Entrepreneurs, Managers, and Technicians...which are you?
Three business owner personalities are described by Michael E. Gerber in his best-
Exceeding the Greed Limit
When trying to make sense of the recent economic events, many point their finger at "greed" as the underlying cause. In reality, it has been the low ethical standards exhibited by too many in positions of power and leadership that drove the devastation of the American economy. Read more about ethics in business...
Starting a Business? Why You Need to Know the Basics of Business
Starting a business one of the best ways to take control of both your work life and financial future. But, in order to be successful, you need to know more than just the operations of your business, you also need to know the basics of business. Read more about why you need to know the basics of business when starting a business...
Starting a Business? Why You Need to Know Operations
There are hundreds of stories of smart entrepreneurs starting business in fields they know nothing about and being successful. This is because they take the time to learn the operations of their business in addition to knowing the business basics. Read more about why you need to know the basics of operations when starting a business...
Starting a Business? Why You Need to Know Accounting
When starting a business, many entrepreneurs outsource basic accounting services
first -
Starting a Business? Why You Need To Know Financial Management
Even if a business startup has a good handle on their accounting system, they may
neglect the next steps of financial management -
Starting a Business? Why You Need To Know Strategic Planning
Strategic planning is a tool that every entrepreneur should have in their arsenal
when starting a business. Knowing where your business is going, and how you plan
to get there, is key to your long-
Starting a Business? Why You Need To Know Marketing
Every business will do some marketing, and most business startups will expend a great
proportion of their first year's expense budget on some type of marketing or advertising.
Knowing the basics of marketing will enable you to develop a smart, cost-
Starting a Business? Why You Need To Know Networking
Too often, entrepreneurs who don't think of themselves as great networkers neglect this very important aspect of owning and running a business. Especially when starting a new business, making connections and becoming a part of the business community is crucial. Use networking to your advantage to locate resources for your business as well as build your reputation and customer base. Read more about why you need to know the basics of networking when starting a business...
Starting a Business? Why You Need To Know Customer Management
Managing the relationship between your business and your existing and potential customers is critical in building a sustaining business. Your business will benefit from repeat business, lower marketing costs due to targeted marketing, and referred business. Don't neglect this important business basic when you are starting a business. Read more about why you need to know the basics of customer management when starting a business...
Starting a Business? Why You Need To Know Technology
No matter what type of business you are starting, there are some essentials of modern
technology that you will need to know in order to have a successful business. Technology
is no longer only for dot-
Starting a Business? Why You Need To Know the Legal Stuff
There are a number of specific legal issues when you are starting a business, and many more that you will run into over the life of your business. Even though you are using an attorney to assist with the "legal stuff," it is important that you understand what each legal step means, both now and if something goes not according to plan. Read more about why you need to know the basics of the legal stuff when starting a business...
'Bama and Startups -- Lessons from Coach Saban
With the University of Alabama's football team's recent meteoric rise from a team with problems to a National title, attention has been focused on how Coach Nick Saban was able to accomplish this feat. There are great lessons from his approach for business startups. Read more about business startup lessons from Alabama’s Coach Saban...
Starting a Business? Should You Keep Your Day Job?
The decision on whether to keep or quit your existing job when starting a business is very dependent on the type of business you are starting, the capital and other resources you have available, your tolerance for risk, and your ability to balance competing demands for your time. Consider these factors when making the decision whether to start your business full time or part time. Read more about deciding whether to stay employed while starting a business...
Starting a Business in 2010? Take Care of Yourself
Starting a business can be both mentally and physically demanding, so the better shape you are in and the better you take care of yourself, the better able you will be to take care of business. Here are some tried and true methods to take care of the entrepreneur. Read more about taking care of yourself while starting a business in 2010...
Time and Money are Inversely Proportional When Starting a Business
While the dream of starting a business over-
The Reality of Starting a Business -- How Long Until I'm Rich?
There are millions of get-
Starting a Business? How to Manage Your Time
Managing your time well is one of the keys to successfully starting a business. There are so many things to get done prior to your launch, and a huge number after you launch, that having a system for managing your time is critical. Read more about managing your time when starting a business...
Setting Yourself Up for Success -- Starting a Business in 2010
To take advantage of the great climate for starting a business in 2010, you need to set yourself and your business up for success by planning ahead. There is no time like the present to get started! Read more about setting yourself up for success if you are starting a business in 2010.
Five Sure Signs Your Business Startup Will Fail
While there are a number of specific reasons for these failures, most can be traced back to a failure to employ business fundamentals. Here are five sure signs that a new business is headed for failure.
Starting a Business? The 4 Things You Need to Succeed
Whatever your business idea, your best chance of success comes with a realistic understanding of what it will take to launch the venture. The four fundamentals of business startup are time, money, knowledge, and support. Read more about succeeding when starting a business...
New Year's Resolutions...Is Starting A Business on Your List?
Make 2010 the year you actually achieve the Start your own business Resolution! Time, money, and contacts are the three fundamental requirements for any type of startup, so get started on the road to entrepreneurship today! Read more about achieving your resolution to start a business...
Economic Revival the Entrepreneurs' Way
Americans will use their own independent spirit to dig us out of this economic mess through innovation and entrepreneurship. More and more of us are recognizing the iffy status of corporate employment and seeking ways to take ownership of our work life and future. Entrepreneurship is the best path to recovery, whether the startups are independent contractors or fast growing gazelles, or any size in between. Read more about achieving economic revival...
Best Businesses to Start for 2010
If you don't have something you have "always wanted to do", finding the best idea can be difficult. The 2010 marketplace is a bit different from previous years. The changing demographics of the US also present excellent prospects for new niches in the small business realm. Read more about these great businesses to start in 2010...
Want to Be Your Own Boss. How? Open a Business!
Opening a business is easier than most people think. Start with a good idea. Add in planning, marketing and financial management, and you have a recipe for becoming your own boss and taking control of your life. Read more about how to open a business...
Starting a Business? Steps to Startup Success
When you are starting a business, the steps to getting started sometimes seem overwhelming. By organizing your startup tasks in logical sequence and tackling one step at a time, startup success is within your reach. Read more about the steps to starting a business...
Match Your Business to Your Work Style to Maximize Success
An important consideration when starting a business is to be sure that your business matches your personal work style. When your business style and your work style are complementary, it is far easier to make your business startup successful. Read more about matching your business idea to your work style...
Five Cs of Business Startup Success
Most people are familiar with the 4 Cs of diamond quality, but are you familiar with the five Cs of business startup success? Keep these five things in mind while starting a business. Read more about the five Cs of business startup success...
Deciding Whether to Start a Business? Take Stock of Your Life First
Starting a business and making it successful is a tough but rewarding path. It is important to take stock of your life and your future before you decide whether entrepreneurship is the right option for you. Read more about taking stock of your life when deciding whether to start a business...
Five Things Every Entrepreneur Needs to Succeed
Every entrepreneur needs a workable business idea. Beyond that, there are five areas that entrepreneurs need to have covered to be a success. Read about the five things every entrepreneur needs to succeed...
Lost in the Business Startup Maze? Use Your Goal to Find Your Way
Remember those difficult pencil mazes in which it seems like every turn leads to a dead end? Your business startup can feel like that sometimes. By understanding your goal for your business, you can see a clear way through the maze. Read more about how to navigate through the business startup maze...
Social Entrepreneurship is on the Rise
Social entrepreneurship business models are developing rapidly and are likely to be a key innovation that comes out of the current economic recession. Whether "going green" or sponsoring local charities, there are hundreds of ways to build your business, and your personal wealth, with the greater good in mind. Read more about the rise of social entrepreneurship...
Start a Business for Free?
Many potential entrepreneurs want to know how to start a business for free. While it is technically possible, the likelihood of failure is great, and your options are severely limited. Here are the top five ways to start a business for free and why they don't make any sense if you want to succeed. Read more about starting a business for free...
Five Things You Need to Know to Start a Business Successfully
Entrepreneurs have a far greater chance of success if they are well-
Taking Care of the Entrepreneur During Business Startup
Taking care of business doesn’t mean that you can’t take care of yourself. In fact, the better you feel, the easier your startup will go. So work hard, but also play hard and take care of your people. Eventually, all those things will come together to help you reach your ideal life. Read more about taking care of yourself while starting a business...
The Skills You Need to be a Successful Entrepreneur
Many entrepreneurs start out with a great skill -
Becoming an Entrepreneur? -- Five Reasons to Think Twice
Most people who want to own their own businesses have no factors that stand in their
way. If however, you fall into one of these categories, you may need to re-
Women and Social Entrepreneurship
Many women are finding that the power and privilege that comes with successful entrepreneurship
make it easier to make a difference, both financially and by promoting new ideas.
Combining a for-
Every Business Startup is a Series of Unexpected Events - Will You Be Ready?
No matter how seasoned an entrepreneur, every business startup has its share of surprises. Certain personality traits are advantageous in dealing with rapid changes, and developing these traits will help ensure the success of your business when faced with change. Read more about being prepared for the unexpected in your business startup...
Whether your Business is Big or Small the Basics are the Same
Business is business, and the critical tasks and keys to success remain the same across the board. Whatever your startup intentions, start out right by preparing yourself for the planning, marketing, and financial management skills that every venture requires to thrive. In business, the basics are always the same. Read more about the basics of starting a business...
Brains and Guts -- Entrepreneurial Traits That Don't Come With an MBA
Entrepreneurship does not require an MBA or forty years of experience. What it does require are brains and guts. Do you have the "right stuff" to be an entrepreneur?
Use a Pros and Cons Analysis to Choose the Right Business Idea
Most entrepreneurs have more than one business idea and choosing the best one to
start first becomes an issue. A pros and cons analysis can go a long way toward identifying
the best idea for you to start. Read on to find out how to do a pro-
Want to Get Rich Quick? Then Stay Away from Get-Rich Quick Schemes
Entrepreneurship is the best way to improve your station in life. However, expecting
wealth to happen by magic, with little money and even less effort, is absurd. Don’t
buy in to the hype of these scams. Instead, look around for a good business idea
and put in the time and work to make yourself a success. Read more about get-
Go Where the Puck is Going -- Great Advice When Planning to Start a Business
Greater success in business (and in hockey) can be attained by looking where the target is going to be rather than aiming for where it is now. Always be looking for opportunities and threats on the horizon, and keep your venture flexible enough to respond as needed. Read more about planning your business startup...
Protect Your Invention and Your Business Startup with a Patent
In order to successfully morph your invention into a legitimate business venture, it is critical that you protect your idea. A patent is the right way to protect that invention. The patent process can take some time, so get started now protecting your ideas, and your business. Read more about the importance of patent protection for your invention...
Starting a Microbusiness? Use These Tips to Plan for Success
The most common business startup today is the microbusiness -
Moonlighting a Startup Can be a Great Way to Start a Business
For many entrepreneurs, starting a business full-
Taking on a Business Partner can Make the Difference for Your Business Startup
Partnering with the right person can provide significant benefits to any startup. Be clear about what you are looking for in a partner, choose the right person, then set up your partnership to maximize the success of your business startup. Read more about taking on a business partner for your business startup...
Startups Everyone Should Avoid -- Especially First-Time Entrepreneurs
There are certain types of business startups that you should avoid when choosing the right business for you. Selecting one of these startups to avoid is a recipe for startup failure. Read on to find out which businesses to avoid...
Eyes Wide Open -- Prepared Entrepreneurs Have the Best Chance of Success
A prepared entrepreneur goes into business startup with their eyes wide open, knowing that there are some downsides of business startups. If you are alert and expecting them, it will be easier to shake them off and turn them in to motivators. Read more about the potential downsides of startup and how to handle them...
Business Startup Lessons from "The Next Iron Chef" Reality Show
A recent season of The Next Iron Chef competition focused on eight qualities that distinguish the best of the best. Each of these traits is relevant to greatness in any vocation, and are particularly applicable in the world of entrepreneurship. Read more about making your business startup the best of the best...
The No-Cost, No-Effort Business Startup Revealed
You have probably seen ads and read articles suggesting that there is a no-
Serious about Starting a Business? Do it Right Before You Launch!
The old adage, "Failure to plan is planning to fail," is never more true than when
starting a business. If you are serious about taking control of your work life, then
you should plan to start your business the right way. Don't waste your time and money
on get-
Top Ten Startup Mistakes...That Almost Always Lead to Business Failure
Over two-
Starting a Business in a Recession
If you have considered going into business for yourself, there is no time like the
present. In fact, the advantages of starting up in this economic climate are significant
-
Successful Entrepreneurs Share Five Personality Traits
There are five personality traits shared by successful entrepreneurs. Budding entrepreneurs often wonder if they have the right personality to succeed with a business of their own. In reality, these five personality traits can be developed by anyone who has a drive to succeed as an entrepreneur. more...
Startup Skills Every Entrepreneur Needs
Three essential startup skills every entrepreneur needs are the ability to learn
and apply new information, communication skills, and organization skills. Knowing
the operations side of your business is only half the battle -
Entrepreneurship is Not for Everyone...5 Myths and Realities of Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship is a great way to take control of your work life, increase your wealth, and find more enjoyment in work. However, you should not become an entrepreneur until you've considered these five myths and realities of entrepreneurship. Read more about the five myths and realities of being an entrepreneur...
MLM for Business Startup?
Many potential entrepreneurs are drawn to MLM programs because they want to run their
own business but don't have a business idea to pursue. Keep in mind that the best
place to be in an MLM is at the top. Otherwise, you are better off developing your
own business idea and building your own startup, guided by the three keys to business
success -
Business Startup Full Time or Part Time?
Many potential entrepreneurs have a hard time deciding whether starting a business
part-
Business Startup Keys to Success
As more and more people join the ranks of entrepreneurship, more and more information
comes available about the right way to drive the success of your startup. The SBA
offers a list of factors common among successful startups, such as “has employees”
and “knowledge of the business.” The Inc. 5000 fastest-
Starting Your Business Smaller Can Make Your Success Bigger
For many people with a great business idea, the delay in taking the plunge into entrepreneurship
is because of the lack of time or money to get their idea off the ground. In most
cases, there are viable means to modifying the business idea into something that
can be started part-
Create a Great Home Office Space for Your Startup
Whether you plan to work from home just during the planning stages or through the life of your business, creating the right space will increase your productivity and efficiency. more...
Starting Up the Easy Way?
Potential entrepreneurs who aren’t sure what kind of business to start, but know
they want to be on their own are often drawn to the idea of buying a ready-
Why Wait to Start Your Business?
For most first-
Startup Partners -- Can You Work With Someone Close to You?
Starting a business with someone you are already close to, like your spouse or best friend, can be very beneficial to the business. This article will help you evaluate whether it is the right choice for you and your partner and set up some ground rules for the partnership. Read more about working with a businesss partner...