“Is it possible to start a business with little or no money? And which business should I start with the money I have?” Over the last few weeks, I’ve seen this question in a several formats on some Facebook forums. There have been different responses with some people chipping in ideas and others marketing their goods and…
In another post, I explored the 7 things you absolutely must not do when starting a business. Today, let’s turn around and examine 7 business startup secrets that will reduce your chances of failure in the first year of business. These are critical factors for you must implement to ensure successful business startup. 1. “Put all your eggs in…
In March 2012, Craig Ballantyne, the editor of the Early to Rise ezine (e-magazine) noted that people respond best when they are told what not to do as opposed to being told what to do. Apparently, articles about ‘what not to do’ or similar topics receive the widest readership. Let’s take a leaf from him and…
Statistics have proven that being an entrepreneur is more of a risk than success. Most people who take this path fail. And even those who succeed will end up failing along the way. A lot of times, the failures as a result of the mistakes we make in our businesses. In today’s post, I’ll share the…
The New Year hype is over and we’re getting back to reality as the dust settles. How about doing things in a new way and go beyond goal setting to make a difference in your life this year? As you work on your goals, it’s easy to get lost in the ‘doing’ and forget about ‘being’ alive,…
Starting a business is a daunting task especially if this is the first time you’re venturing into business. Below is a list of articles on this blog and other blogs that I recommend. These articles will help you identify your perfect business and get started without wasting your time, energy, and money. Click on the links to go…
“The important thing is not being afraid to take a chance. Remember, the greatest failure is to not try. Once you find something you love to do, be the best at doing it.” Debbi Fields, Founder of Mrs. Fields Cookies I believe everyone with a business dream is capable of achieving the dream. However, most people…
How long does it take to start your business? Did you know that you can start your business and make money from it within 12 weeks? And that you can do this while keeping your day job if you’re still employed? Below is an infographic that outlines what you need to do each week and have…
“The greater danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we hit it.” – Michelangelo How easy is it for you to achieve the goals you’ve set? If you’re like many people, achieving goals is not easy and by…
I contact my past clients at least twice a year despite them being on my mailing list and it never ceases to amaze me when I see how much they’ve achieved within 6-12 months. During these follow ups this week, we explored where they started and how far they’ve come in their lives and businesses. As…
I’ve talked to hundreds of women over the last 4 years. Some want to start a business, others have started and failed, others are stuck and don’t know what to do next. Many don’t earn a great income from their businesses. Very few of the women I’ve met have comfortably said to me, “Caroline, my…
Have you ever had a discussion with a totally unlikely source that ended up challenging you to go for more? That’s what happened to me last week and it led to this post. Here’s where it all started… There’s a huge mango tree outside my flat that houses different species of birds, with the most being crows….