StartABiz Staff
by Jane Dizon
Managing your own company shouldn’t be that hard when you can have apps that can make your life easier. From a time tracking app to a cloud data integration software, these tools will help you run your business smoothly and efficiently without spending a cent. Here’s a list of free apps every entrepreneur should have.
1. TMetric
Whether you...
by Brad Johnson
Perhaps you read a magazine headline today mentioning the latest hot startup. Or you might have watched an interview or TV show mentioning a popular new product. Even more likely is the chance you used your favorite app on your phone today to connect with friends or family.
All of these media experiences have one thing in common: Entrepreneurs!
Entrepreneurs who launch...
By Peter Economy
Teams are the way that most companies get important work done. When you combine the energy, knowledge, and skills of a motivated group of people, then you and your team can accomplish anything you set your minds to.
Weekdone.com recently took a look at some of the mistakes leaders make that drive away their top talent. As they suggest,...
By Chris Myers
One of the benefits of starting a company is that you get to meet a lot of interesting people. If you're smart, you make the most of this benefit by asking them for advice. I've found that most people jump at the chance to share their knowledge and wisdom if given the chance.
Sometimes, even the most casual exchanges...
I’ve lived through the rejection of “no” so many times that I’ve come out the other side and see every “no” as a stepping stone to my next “yes.” I see it every day on set at Shark Tank as well. The entrepreneurs seeking our investment have to sell us. It’s how the approach the pitch, how they speak,...
There's no question your customers are spending time on social networks, whether it's Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, LinkedIn, Tumblr, YouTube, Twitter, or any number of other apps and websites where people are hanging out in digital form. Since you want your brand to be where your customers are, it makes sense to figure out how to grow your business using...
by Sarah Pike
Big businesses are rapidly realizing something that self-employed workers have known for ages: allowing employees to work remotely does great things for productivity and happiness. According to GlobalWorkplaceAnalytics.com, the percent of non-self-employed people who work from home has more than doubled over the last 10 years. What’s more, the average business saves approximately $11,000 per telecommuter annually,...
A few years ago, a bad back left me unable to sit at a desk for more than an hour at a time. But with my company in growth mode, expanding by hundreds of employees, I had no choice but to spend long days at the office. My doctor recommended that, on top of improving my sleep and diet...
by Nemanja Manojlovic
Whatever career you are pursuing, you have an ambition to succeed. That success is measured by your aspirations, and not everyone has the same idea of success. We have been learning about it our whole lives, but let’s see what eccentrics can teach us about success. Maybe you’ll find something that you haven’t heard or thought about...
This article has been excerpted from 55 Surefire Home Based Businesses You Can Start for Under $5,000 by Entrepreneur Press & Cheryl Kimball (2009).
Today, tens of thousands of people are considering starting a home based business, and for good reasons. On average, people can expect to have two and three careers during their work life. Those leaving one career often...