Entries from BizBox Blog on Slate tagged with 'Start-up'
Startups: A Visual Representation
So you’re at a cocktail party, or on the golf course, or somewhere who is thinking about starting his or her own business, turns to you and asks, “exactly how do you start a business?”. Just simply point to “The...
The Challenges of Independence
To someone who simply can't stand the thought of working for someone else anymore, striking out on your own is the most obvious and easy decision to make in the world. But the fact remains that in many practical ways,...
10 Things You Should Know Before You Launch
Few things in life are more thrilling than starting your own business venture, but we know just how overwhelming launching can be. Many--including many women--put off launching because the task seems daunting and complicated. Before you get lost in...
What's The (Business) Plan?
Last week, our very own Jerry Kalish brought news of one study on entrepreneurial success and its conclusions: having had previous start-up success is a pretty great indicator of your chances at success as you embark upon a new...
Why Down Times Are The Time To Start-Up
"Starting a business in a recession is like vacationing in the off-season," says Eric Ryan of Method Cleaning Supplies. "It's a little less crowded, and everything starts going on sale." And who doesn’t love a sale? It runs counter...
Do I need a separate business entity? If so, what kind?
A few weeks ago I got together with a friend I grew up with because he was looking for advice on creating a business entity. He wanted to know if he should create a corporation, a partnership, an LLC (limited...
Roots
Small business is the engine of our economy. Each small business owner contributes horsepower. I have been a piston in this engine since 2003. When I was asked to write about how my business began, my first reflex was to...
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