Is Your Site Missing from the Search Engines?
“My site is optimized for the search engines, and it’s not showing up online.” Yep. I hear this a lot. And unfortunately, I have to tell a lot of entrepreneurs that they just wasted their...
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26 Business Ideas – Take Your Pick!
I don't know about you, but I grew up dreaming of running my own business. One of my sources of inspiration was Entrepreneur Magazine. I'd go over to the bookstore, flip through each monthly issue and get TOTALLY...
How to Get a 17-Year Old to Run Your Business
Getting a 17-year old to run your business?!? Sound crazy? It’s not. In fact, fast food restaurants and retail stores have successfully created billions of dollars in revenue with this approach. These companies have developed...
Votes are in, Judging Underway for Leading Moms in Business
I am ever amazed by the intensity and on-top-of-itness of competitors in the StartupNation Leading Moms in Business Ranking competition. The popular voting and entries phases have just closed and now we're tabulating those votes...
Our Franchise eBook – Your guide to becoming a franchisee
We've been working hard in collaboration with the country's leading experts on crafting a Franchising Guide eBook that helps you walk through the key considerations and action steps to pursue your own franchise of interest...
Business Financing and Structure
One of the most important, and yet the least understood part of your business financing is how your business will be structured. You can choose one of six options: Sole Proprietorship, General Partnership, Limited Partnership,...
Need Help with your Entrepreneurial Dreams? Hear What Stephen Dodd Has to Say.
As an entrepreneur, do you have big dreams, but aren’t quite sure how to accomplish them? Well, here’s a fellow entrepreneur who is helping people just like you make their dreams a reality. Meet Stephen...
Business Models—Choosing a Business Model
When choosing a business model I always recommend that it be something that you are passionate about. It seems that when passion is lacking, it is harder to get up in the morning and to...
Get the Word Out Now!
I don’t know about you, but I’ve seen an increase in small-business marketing budgets in the last few weeks. More small businesses are realizing that they need to market and promote their services more...
Got a restaurant concept? NBC Casting Call!
Just got this from a casting agent for NBC TV: Do you have an idea for America’s next great restaurant? Are you sitting on a billion dollar concept? If you think your restaurant idea has...
How to Increase Sales in 3 Steps
If you want to get some new business, here are three quick tips that may help you boost your customer-list fast… 1. Make A List. Check It Twice. Look through all of your contacts and review the...
What’s Your Story? How to Get Publicity
Want to know how to get some free publicity? Well, in the last couple of weeks, we’ve covered the first two steps in our “7 Steps to Successful Public Relations.” Now, it’s time for Step...
Finding a Franchise Opportunity – ‘Tis the Season
As you may know, StartupNation offers a franchise selector service. You basically use the finder tool to identify franchises that fit your interests and financial realities. At this time of year, interest in finding a franchise is...
Stop Dilly-Dallying. Get This Book. Start a Business.
It's time. Right Now. Stop dilly-dallying. Starting a business doesn't have to be scarey. And you don't have to wait. Start on a path to opening your own business. Get our life-changing book, StartupNation: Open for...
Buy a Franchise: The 7 Key Steps to Franchise Ownership
If you’re reading this, you probably want to be your own boss and are exploring options to buy a franchise. Good choice. But there are many points to consider. Many people think that to own...
Your Product + QVC = $$ MILLIONS $$
The fastest ways to bring your product to market is to get it on QVC! The best, and fastest, way to do that is hire a QVC agent! What is a QVC Agent? A...
More Advice on ABC News Now
During my recent appearance on ABC News Now, I was lucky enough to be asked to provide some advice to fellow entrepreneurs who are growing businesses built around their passions. Click here or on the image...
ABC News Now Highlights 2009 Home-Based 100 Winners!
Excited to share the news: ABC News Now's Tory Johnson just highlighted select winners from the 2009 StartupNation Home-Based 100. Click on the image here to view the interview or select "Play ABC Video." I...
Are Reporters Reading Your E-Mails?
It's 8:30 a.m. and you've spent the morning crafting the perfect e-mail to announce your brand new clothing line for dogs. You click "send" and wait for a response from the business editor at "The...
Are You Promoting Yourself?
In the process of promoting your products and services to potential customers, are you also promoting yourself? Competition is fierce today, and people want more for their money. This means that they are not...