Hey, come around this blog often? I could always use a friend along for the ride. We are taking a bit of a side trip from the business district out into the countryside.
Whether you are writing a business plan to apply for a loan, or just checking out where you currently are with a decision, a S.W.O.T. (pronounced "swat") Analysis is very important to complete.
"I read this article a while back that said Microsoft employs more millionaire secretaries than any other company in the world. They took stock options over Christmas bonuses. It was a good move."
Why do you want to start your own business? Or, if you have, why did you decide to put a lot on the line to do so? A similar question can be asked of those who have found their non-self-employment careers in life: Why?
As with any business, you are presumably starting it so that you can provide yourself with income. There may be other, altruistic reasons, but at the end of the day you need to pay both the business's and your own as well.
Every business goes through ups and downs, even if it isn't at the fault of its own actions. Those circumstances call for things to tighten up with scarcity or invest at times of bounty. Taking some "Stark advice," we're going to explore how you can become stronger in either case.
While names like Kleenex and Band-Aid are synonymous with tissues and torture devices respectively, how can you help your own brand of good or service approach that kind of recognition?
Continuing education is very important for any individual. Many professions require a certain number of hours documented to ensure your knowledge base, standards, and practices are current and adaptive. My previous profession was a good example of this.
We all have a favorite tale in life. For some it is a piece of classical fiction such as “Lord of the Rings” or even something like “Animal Farm.” Others prefer nonfictional historical accounts. There are many great tales, too, in the study of world religions and mythologies.
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