Tips for the Successful Entrepreneur

6 TIPS FOR FINDING OFFICE SPACE

For companies today, facility costs are consistently among the top three annual expenses. Yet in the fast paced world of a startup company, the time required to choose the best office space option often poses a formidable challenge to a management team. Read Article

INCREASING THE BOTTOM LINE

All successful entrepreneurs are aware of profit margins and their importance to that bottom line.However, most tend to focus solely on the profit obtained simply between the cost of the product (or service) and the selling price, overlooking a fundamental that can dramatically increase overall profits: skillful negotiation of the purchase price of the product. Read Article

PLANNING TIPS IF YOU WANT TO BE AN ENTREPRENEUR

In a world increasingly affected by globalization, increased competitiveness and maturing products, the need for creativity and entrepreneurship has never been greater. Luckily, the attractions of becoming an entrepreneur have never been greater either, especially since a shift from a predominantly manufacturing - to a service-based economy has lowered the cost and barriers to entry for entrepreneurs. Read Article

TIME CALLED ENTREPRENEUR'S BEST ASSET

Ellen Levy, director of industry collaboration and research for Stanford University's Media X program, encouraged the vSpring Capital Top 100 Venture Entrepreneurs to be aware of how they spend their hours and days. Read Article

DON'T SHORTCHANGE PERSONAL FINANCE

For entrepreneurs, having a sound retirement plan in place is essential to avoid financial missteps. Here are some other common mistakes. Read Article

VC FINDS THAT BLOGGING IS GOOD FOR BUSINESS

Guy Kawasaki is a well-known venture capitalist, a successful professional speaker and the author of eight bo oks. He believes that blogging is a good way to pass on knowledge and is very good for business. Read Article

WHAT MAKES INC. 500 CEO'S TICK?

Inc. 500 CEOs are a special breed, leading companies through astounding growth. Here, researchers explain what makes them succeed -- and, sometimes, ultimately fail. Read Article

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE AN ENTREPRENEUR?

Here are eight traits of successful entrepreneurs. According to "If at First You Don't Succeed," a new book by Brent Bowers, you're a natural-born capitalist if you exhibit all eight of these entrepreneurial traits.Read Article