It's not easy being an entrepreneur. Before a business takes off, entrepreneurs often have to pour in 10-hour workdays, and do the jobs of an entire staff (since they can't afford to hire just yet). But some entrepeeneurs thrive in this kind of pressure, and manage their stress levels very effectively. What's their secret? … [Read more...] about Secrets of happy entrepreneurs
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Tips for making a pitch to an angel investor
Have a business idea but no capital to fund it? Angel investors may be the answer to your prayer. Angel investors are individuals (or sometimes, a network of individuals) who can infuse money into your business. Here are some ways to make an effective pitch to them. … [Read more...] about Tips for making a pitch to an angel investor
Tips for buying content online
Buying content for your website or your blog is a perfectly above board and acceptable business practice. By buying content you remove the responsibility or task of creating original content off your list of priorities, giving you more freedom to perform the other aspects of your business – namely, the actual business side of running your website or blog. Some people think that … [Read more...] about Tips for buying content online
How entrepreneurs can use Pinterest for marketing
Pinterest is becoming one of the most popular social networking sites. And since it's photo driven, it can really become a powerful marketing tool for entrepreneurs to sell products and services. Here are some ways to use Pinterest to increase awareness for your brand. … [Read more...] about How entrepreneurs can use Pinterest for marketing
3 questions to ask before starting a marketing campaign
Marketing is crucial for small business start-ups. How will people buy a product or service if they don't even know about it? However, many eager entrepreneurs embark on a marketing campaign that is expensive and ineffective because it's not built on a sound strategy. Here are some questions every business start-up should answer while creating a campaign. … [Read more...] about 3 questions to ask before starting a marketing campaign