Category: Starting a Business

My Small Business

Posted by Small Business Bonfire | Jun 3, 2011 | Starting a Business |

Jason explains how the phrase, “my small business,” completes the mind shift from employee, hobbyist, part-timer to full fledged business owner/entrepreneur.

Why Your Business Needs a Mission Statement and How to Write One

Posted by Emily Suess | May 26, 2011 | Development, Starting a Business |

Emily explains why mission statements are so important for small businesses, and provides a few tips on how to write one.

Disaster Plan Testing, Training and Follow Up

Posted by Small Business Bonfire | May 13, 2011 | Business Planning, Development, Starting a Business |

Jason explains the importance of a disaster plan and the testing, training and maintenance stages must be carried out after you complete your plan.

3 Ways to Increase Your Chances of Success

Posted by theguerrilla.agency | May 3, 2011 | Business Growth, Starting a Business |

Tackling a big goal? Striving for success? Here are three things to focus on that incubate success when they’re present and working in harmony.

Staying True to Who You Are

Posted by Small Business Bonfire | Apr 27, 2011 | Business Growth, Starting a Business |

Jason advises us to pave our own way, stay true to ourselves, and offer no apologies for the way we run our businesses. Who do you aim to please?

Disaster Plan Checklist for Small Business Owners

Posted by Emily Suess | Apr 25, 2011 | Business Growth, Business Planning, Safety, Starting a Business |

Emily reminds us that we should always be prepared for emergencies with a business disaster plan. Here are a few tips for being prepared for emergencies.

Top 5 Reasons to Join the Small Business Bonfire

Posted by theguerrilla.agency | Apr 7, 2011 | Development, Free Resources, Starting a Business |

Here are the top 5 reasons you should join the Small Business Bonfire community. Which reason will get you to sign up today?

Are Small Businesses Showing Signs of Life?

Posted by Small Business Bonfire | Feb 28, 2011 | Business Growth, Development, Starting a Business |

Are small businesses trending toward renewed growth? According to Elance, yes. But what do you think?

Time to Fire It Up

Posted by theguerrilla.agency | Feb 16, 2011 | Development, Networking, Starting a Business |

Fire is a combination of passion, drive and intensity. Success may not be possible without it, but it can be elusive and difficult to identify. What’s your fire?

Got an Address?

Posted by theguerrilla.agency | Nov 17, 2010 | Starting a Business |

Home-based business owners face a common challenge: to share or not to share your home address. What do you do?

Got a Problem? 13 Reasons Why You Want One

Posted by theguerrilla.agency | Jul 20, 2010 | Development, Starting a Business |

Problems aren’t all bad. Well, they usually do stink, but most have a silver lining, too. Here are a few good things that can come from a problem.

3 Business Lessons I Learned from Karate

Posted by theguerrilla.agency | May 26, 2010 | Development, Starting a Business |

Karate is more than learning how to defend yourself. Here are three lessons I learned from karate that have made me a better business owner.

Are You a Victory Tracker?

Posted by theguerrilla.agency | May 19, 2010 | Development, Starting a Business |

I admit it. I track my successes, and not just for personal gratification. It’s a powerful way to keep track of progress and make sure I’m moving forward.

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