Startups looking for angel investors or venture capital (VC) absolutely need an exit strategy because investors require it. The exit is what gives them a return. Exit strategies related to startup funding are quite often misunderstood: The “exit” in exit strategy is for the money, not the startup founders or small business owners. The company […]
Dating an entrepreneur is a task not everybody can handle. You have to put up with their weird habits and lack of routine. But if you are someone who likes things different then you will find a relationship with and entrepreneur exciting. Here are 10 reasons that will make you want to date an entrepreneur. […]
Entrepreneurs are their own breed of boyfriend/girlfriend. Dating someone on the precipice of professional life or death is both fantastically enlightening and a huge pain in the ass. As the great and mighty Elon Musk says, “Starting a company is like eating glass and staring into the abyss.” Kind of sexy, no? There are a few quirks inherent in the […]
There is a difference between having a job and having a business. In either case, you are going to be working hard to accomplish your tasks. The key difference is that, when running your own business, you control the product that you work on, and thus the work that you are doing. For a lot […]
As a small business owner, your bank has a big impact on your finances. You’ll want to choose a bank that offers competitive rates, minimal fees, and great products. Switching to a new bank can take time and effort, but it may be worth it if you can save money or receive a better product. […]
When you pitch a startup to angel investors, you want to get questions. If you don’t get questions then your pitch fell flat and nobody is interested. So plan on answering questions—and hope you have some to answer! Embrace interruptions Most of the time, especially in business plan competitions, judges are asked to listen quietly […]
Have you been kicking around a business startup idea for a while now? You’re not alone. A lot of entrepreneurs sit on their ideas for months or years before taking action. Some people can’t find the time to start a business because they work 40 hours a week and have a family. Some are scared […]
Ghana is one of the countries with the fastest growing economy in Africa. Now you may want to know the potentials and fundamentals of doing business in Ghana. With a strong mineral resources sector, cocoa industry, consistent government policy, recent oil discoveries, friendly business environment and a free trade zone for foreign companies; Ghana is […]
Most small business owners are highly skilled multitaskers — and proud of it. However, because they are so accustomed to doing everything (or almost) themselves, many don’t think about enlisting the help of a small business consultant. That means they might be missing out on some important benefits for their business. Here are just a […]
Low Cost Business Ideas Franchises with lower costs of entry can make it easier for you to plan to be your own boss. Here’s a look at the strategies behind low-cost franchising and some resources on where to find successful opportunities. Creative Ideas Arts & crafts business Creativity consultant Interior designer Jewelry Doing What You Love Freelancing […]