10 Blogs Entrepreneurs Need to Be Reading | | Grasshopper BlogGrasshopper Blog See the 2012 edition: 10 Must Read Blogs for Entrepreneurs (2012 Edition) #1. The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur Site: What it is: Mike Michalowicz provides entrepreneurs and small businesses with tips on everything from starting a business to networking to marketing and health care. Why you should read it: Mike not only provides great tips but he provides great tips from REAL people. #2. Site: What it is: Written by a panel of small business owners, the site offers tips and advice on everything business related. Small business trends really covers EVERYTHING! #3. Site: Run by two brothers, Matthew and Adam Toren, Young Entrepreneur is exactly what it sounds like; a site dedicated to young entrepreneurs. Between blog posts, forums, polls and interviews with other small business owners, the site offers fantastic content. #4. Site: Why you should read it: #5. #6. #7. #8.
IAmA 17-year-old Internet marketer that makes $20,000 a month, AMA : IAmA 24 Quick Actions You Can Do Today That Can Change Your Financial Life Forever Note: This is a post from Adam Baker, founder of Man Vs. Debt. Last week, while I was talking about our new You Vs. Debt class, we touched on the “status quo” of our Upside-Down Nation. We talked about our obsession with the debt-fueled life path and how it’s keeping millions trapped. But talk is cheap. I’m much more interested in action. And this week, I want to do my part to shatter any excuses or justifications you may have. I took the time to provide 24 different options. Sure, there’s little chance all will be viable for your situation. I’m asking for one. Do it. Action #1: Pull Your Credit Report (10-20 minutes) Simple steps: Visit Annual Credit Report – Visit annualcreditreport.com. How this can change your life: When we first pulled Courtney’s credit report, we were saddened to find she was a victim of identity theft. We had better luck with my credit report, however I did discover a $200 collections account I didn’t even know existed! Action #3: Get 1 paying client (15-35 minutes)
Starting a Business: Advice from the Trenches If you’re like thousands of other designers, programmers and other creative professionals out there, at one point in time you’ve considered starting your own business. Unlike most, you’ve gone against common sense and decided to open shop for yourself. And not just freelance full-time, mind you, but file for the company name, get some stationery, and wade through the legal mumbo-jumbo. Maybe even get a real office with a water cooler. This article offers real-world advice from the trenches of a small start-up, and is applicable to designers, web developers, copywriters, usability experts and all manner of service providers. Write a Business Plan#section1 The most important thing you can do to prepare for starting and operating your own business. Beyond the mental exercises, a good business plan will give you a much better chance of getting a small business loan from a bank than walking in and saying, “I like Photoshop and maybe a can do some websites or something. Funding#section3 Good:
Online Option Trading, Virtual Stock Options, Flat Rates | OptionsHouse Brokerage 2.0 How to start a dividend portfolio with $5,000 « Intelligent Speculator Anytime we talk about stock picks or building a portfolio, one of the most asked questions on this blog is how to start building the portfolio itself. It’s easier said than done of course and lends easily to procrastination. Of course, this is what makes the biggest difference in the end. Making the right picks and trades is important but getting started, to actually build the portfolio is the real critical part. We used the example of starting with $5000 but this can be applied to any amount really. #1- Open a brokerage account The first step is perhaps the more “complicated” one as you must of course open a brokerage account. #2- Buy 2 reliable growth dividend stocks Because commission end up being paid, you do not want to buy too many different stocks all at once. -In different sectors -That have consistently increased their dividend payout for years -Companies that can maintain the increases and current payouts -Mature companies -Etc This is really one of the main keys. Conclusion
29 Ways to Collect Email Addresses for Your Business Looking for ways to grow your list of newsletter subscribers? There are a ton of ways to get people to sign up for your weekly or monthly email marketing campaigns. I’ve put together a list for you to read, so you have heaps of options for growing your list. Include a link to your newsletter sign up form in the main navigation bar of your website and/or blog. Bonus: Optimize your site for appropriate SEO keywords, and ensure your business is on appropriate online listings. Have any additional ideas? Need more ideas for your next email? Send your next email for free using VerticalResponse. Editor’s Note: This blog post was originally published in September 2009 and has been revamped and updated for accuracy and relevance. © 2016, Janine Popick. About the Author Janine Popick is a contributing author for VerticalResponse.
The 22 Rules of Trading The 22 Rules of Trading We give you Master Trader Dennis Gartman's 22 Rules of Trading, many of which you can apply to all sorts of life situations, as well as the markets. Every day, Dennis Gartman gets up at bout 2:30 AM and writes an information packed 4 page newsletter on the world markets, oil, currencies, commodities political happenings and much more. He is read by the major trading houses and traders all over the world, as they stumble bleary eyed into work, grabbing the Gartman Report to find out what happened as they slept and to get insight as to what the issues of the day will be, and suggestions on how to trade. Dennis puts his trades on public display and talks you through his logic. It is a most remarkable work, and I find it a key part of my struggle in trying to keep up with what is going on. On the Friday after Thanksgiving, he publishes his "Rules of Trading," adding to them as wisdom increases. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
WorkHappy.net: killer resources for entrepreneurs How to pick a co-founder Naval · November 12th, 2009 Update: Also see our 40-minute interview on this topic. Picking a co-founder is your most important decision. It’s more important than your product, market, and investors. The ideal founding team is two individuals, with a history of working together, of similar age and financial standing, with mutual respect. One is good at building products and the other is good at selling them. The power of two Two is the right number — avoid the three-body problem. One founder companies can work, against the odds (hello, Mark Zuckerberg). Two founders works because unanimity is possible, there are no founder politics, interests can easily align, and founder stakes are high post-financing. Someone you have history with You wouldn’t marry someone you’d just met. One builds, one sells The best builders can prototype and perhaps even build the entire product, end-to-end. The seller doesn’t have to be a “salesman” or “business guy”. Aligned motives required Don’t settle FAQs
46 Ways To Start A Business With No Money Most people who want to start their own business don’t have a ton of money laying around and it’s probably one the most common questions I get emailed about: How can I get started without a lot of cash? Well I’ve put together a list below of the best ideas I’ve heard and personally used. I hope you find it useful! The three basic strategies to starting a business without much money are: Delay the normal “business starting” activities like incorporating, hiring, renting office or retail space, etc until AFTER your business has started earning money. Start With The Easy Stuff: Eliminate Expenses Don’t rent an office! Legal Stuff and Incorporating Make a website for your business Don’t pay a premium for a top end domain name, there are plenty of good ones leftTest out your ideas by writing to a blog, you’ll get feedback on what people like and don’t likeGet a free business website at www.wordpress.com or tumblr.com. Getting a Logo Don’t hire a fancy graphic designer. Accepting Credit Cards
Recommended Stock Market and Swing Trading Blogs Like reading blogs? I do. The blogosphere is jam-packed with stock market and swing trading bloggers pumping out some exceptional articles and news stories. So, on this page, I have listed a few of the ones that I especially enjoy reading. Got a favorite blog that you read? Ino.com Traders Blog Adam has some good general market analysis and trading updates. Ino.com Traders Blog » StockCharts.com StockCharts.com is my go-to source for stock charts and their blog posts are usually very informative. StockCharts.com » The Kirk Report Charles doesn't post very often but when he does it is worth reading. The Kirk Report » On The Edge This is the blog for Alan Farley, author of The Master Swing Trader. Visit On The Edge » Chart Swing Trader Ryan is a part time trader. Chart Swing Trader » Downtown Trader Joey is a discretionary swing trader (like me). Downtown Trader » Stock Chartist Joe is a full time stock trader - and probably one of the smartest technicians in the blogosphere. Visit Stock Chartist » Bclund
5 things that destroy a company’s value Imagine this: You build a tech company with lots of happy customers and an enterprise value of 1.0 times revenue. So you challenge the sales team, the company doubles its top-line revenue and achieves an enterprise value of .75 times revenue. Or less. This may sound ridiculous. Take a look at Cisco over the last decade. So over the span of 10 years, Cisco’s sales rose nearly 94 percent while its enterprise value actually declined 29 percent. Cisco is not alone among legacy technology companies. Sales don’t create value, what you do creates value How can it be that a successful company with seemingly healthy revenue growth can decline in enterprise value? Because when it comes to value, what you do matters – the business you’re in, the markets you serve. There is one more thing: the enterprise value of your company is based not just on past performance – a fact that Investors in the public market are continually reminded of. Now, back to mid-market tech companies. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Why?
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