Feb 15th, 2010 in
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Niche ventures often start as a passion that grows from a dream, and with the help of willing and equally zealous business angels some can be converted from garden-shed enterprises into successful businesses. Although not all niche ventures have the capacity to grow into thriving businesses, some are ripe for a funding boost, so here are seven steps to building a successful niche business while keeping the business...
Feb 11th, 2010 in
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Some successful entrepreneurs are born to be great, some know that they are destined for big things from an early age, but what if you come from a place where the very name engenders achievement and success? Growing up in a town with prosperity right in its name may just be the extra push some folks need to forge a successful path in their lives and make a name for themselves. Here is a look at seven such places...
Feb 25th, 2009 in
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Investing in the success of small businesses is no longer an activity dominated by faceless corporations and venture capital firms. In recent years things have changed drastically in favour of the business angel or small business investor, which means that anyone with a little spare cash, belief in their business acumen and an adventurous spirit can get involved in this exciting and sometimes very rewarding...
Feb 10th, 2009 in
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Last night you had an epiphany – you were all excited that maybe you could be the next Bill Gates, Richard Branson or Warren Buffett – but this morning you’re questioning whether you have what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. It can sometimes seem like a very big leap from a comfortable (if mind-numbingly boring) desk job to following an entrepreneurial dream, so here is my equivalent of the tests...
Jan 1st, 2009 in
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2008 was an absolutely terrible year for businesses across the board, with most sectors reeling from the collapse of banks, the disappearance of household-name retail chains and the financial misery of credit crunch and recession. So we have compiled our top ten New Year’s resolutions to help entrepreneurs focus on what’s really important for their business ideas in 2009.
New Year’s Resolution #1 – I will...