There's a saying that says 'God made heaven and earth, everything else was made in China.' It is definitely an exaggeration but in a way it also illustrates the pervasiveness of China-made products that are being sold all over the world. Products made in China are so widespread that there's a big chance that one of the products within your vicinity right now is made in China. … [Read more...] about How to find the best China suppliers
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How to Start a Business with No Capital
You have a great business idea, and you know you can earn a tidy profit once it gets up and running. But here's the dilemma: to start a business you need capital, and the only way you can get capital is from…the business. The solution is to get the business off the ground, through partners or suppliers who are willing to trust and invest in your idea before the cash comes … [Read more...] about How to Start a Business with No Capital
5 Basic Facts about Franchising
In the strictest business sense, franchising is defined as the right or license awarded by a company to an individual to market its products or services in exchange for a certain fee. Yes, you get to use a company's name, logo and the profit could be all yours thereafter, but it's not that simple. Think of it as a 'marriage' between the brand's strengths and your own. You … [Read more...] about 5 Basic Facts about Franchising
4 Questions to Ask Before Turning a Hobby into a Business
You love baking and your friends say you make the best cupcakes in the world. 'You should sell this!' they say—and your mind starts whirring. Maybe you can turn your hobby into a business. Maybe you can make loads of money doing something that you love. But this is a major decision. A hobby is fun; a business, however, is inherently risky and will take hours of your time. … [Read more...] about 4 Questions to Ask Before Turning a Hobby into a Business
5 Questions to Ask Before Starting a Business
] You have an amazing business idea, and have the capital to get it up and running. But here's the deal: a good idea is not automatically a profitable idea. Most entrepreneurs learn that the hard way, wasting thousands of dollars and hours on something that looked far better on paper. What went wrong? They didn't think out the details: how much work it required, and how … [Read more...] about 5 Questions to Ask Before Starting a Business