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Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Small businesses are usually family- and privately-owned establishments with a limited number of employees. Starting a small business is a form of entrepreneurship. It is like turning a ‘problem’ into a ‘profit’ or a ‘need’ into a ‘demand’.
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What are you look for in terms of culture--structured or entrepreneurial?
entrepreneurial, because life is a business itself.
fdd is a floppy disk controller. this is you will hoke it up
Is a persuasive letter formal or informal?
It depends on who you are writing to. Most of the times it is a formal.
The relationship between consignor and consignee?
The relationship between the Consignor and the Consignee is that of a principal and agent.
Where must a business license be displayed?
There is no set rule for the placement of your business license. If you have a business with walk-in public most people will mount the license in a 5X7 frame and hang it on a wall where patrons can see it. I have owned and operated my own businesses for over 35 years and never displayed my licenses. But I did keep them handy just incase someone asked to see it.
What skills do you need to succeed as an entrepreneur?
You must love what you choose to do and have 100% motivation. When you wake up every morning you should have the feeling of I can't wait to get to and start my business. And the drive to succeed no matter what wall you come up against including all the negative people that will say you can't do it just because of their own jealousy and inability to take a chance on themselves as you have done.
What type of license do you need to start a lawn care business in WA?
You will need a business license from the city hall in the city you are based. The cost is about $100. You will also need to open a business checking account so your customers can pay you by check in your company name. I would also recommend a liability policy in the event you accidently damage a persons property like a rock flys out from a weedeater and hits someone's car etc.
Which two areas of business generally attract the most small business?
There are two areas of business that generally attract a large number of small businesses - services and retail industry.
Is enterpreneurship for small business or large business?
Entrepreneurship is about taking control of an innovative idea and transforming it into finished goods and yes, it doesn't matter whether you're running a small or large business so long as you take the initiative to go out there and run this business you call your own.
Where can you find a sample business plan for landscape gardening?
http://www.bplans.com/lawn_landscaping_business_plan/executive_summary_fc.cfm
Also, check out Score.org. They're a great resource for small businesses and may have a local chapter in your area.
-- Carol
Founder, Cleanicity
Why is the business plan essential to the health of the business?
Business plan is the road map of your business to see where it will go in a certain time period, without a business plan there is no way to reach your targets and you may loose the business and this is the unhealthiest position you can get into.
List and explain four things that an entrepreneur needs to know before starting a business?
You must have the following traits or you will never succeed. First you must love what you do, if not you will become bored. Second you need to have 110% motivation towards your endeavor, in other words when you wake up every morning you can't wait to get started with your business. Third you must never let the negative people or road blocks you encounter stop your progress, if I listed to all the negative and jealous people I would never have succeeded. And fourth you must be committed to the success of your business putting everything else aside.
How do you interview an entrepreneur?
1. Gather the contact data of the interviewee
2. Write a brief letter to the person you would like to interview - on what and why you're doing one
3. Set up a specific time and date for the interview
4. Give a heads up on the time of interview and the things you want to discuss
5. Research topics of interest and the background of your interviewee
6. Be on time
If you're looking for a group of small business owners or would like to get the latest trends, tips and news on it - you can visit the US Small Business Administration ( SBA ) website.
How do you start an Internet sweepstakes business?
The first step in starting a Internet sweepstakes business is researching federal, state and local rules and regulations. Most jurisdictions do allow operation of sweepstakes, both traditional and electronic but it's always best to do proper research before any commitment. For more information regarding Internet sweepstakes please visit http://www.InternetSweepstakesForum.com 1-877-946-2233 (WIN-CAFE) TURN KEY !
2010 top 20 entrepreneurs in the Philippines?
1. Henry Sy (US$7.2 Billion)
2. Lucio Tan (US$2.8 Billion)
3. John Gokongwei, Jr. (US$2.4 Billion)
4. Andrew Tan (US$2 Billion)
5. David Consunji (US$1.9 Billion)
6. Jaime Zobel de Ayala (US$1.7 Billion)
7. Enrique Razon, Jr. (US$1.6 Billion)
8. Eduardo Cojuangco, Jr.(US$1.4 Billion)
9. Roberto Ongpin (US$1.3 Billion)
10. George Ty (US$1.1 Billion)
11. Tony Tan Caktiong (US$1 Billion)
What type of small business can you venture into as a nursing mother?
I am not sure what you mean by "nursing Mother" are you a mother and a nurse or are you a new mother with a baby? In any case there are some great oppotunities
available if you want to operate a business from home. I have over 35 years experience owning and operating my own homebased business and I now devote my time to helping as many people I can. I am always available to answer your questions and help in anyway I can. You might like to read my profile to get a idea of my background.
What can the government do to lessen the risk of starting a business?
It is not anyone's job to lessen the risk of a entrepreneur who wants to start their own business. You are 100% responsible for what you do. You are the one that determines the growth of your new endeavor not the government. You must choose a business that you love with a passion and have the motivation to get up every day and do the best you can to succeed.
