http://www.artipot.com/dir/business/entrepreneurship/ Latest Entrepreneurship articles from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/382164/deborah-meaden-speaks-on-what-makes-a-good-entrepreneur.htm The Dragon and multi millionairess Deborah Meaden has spoken to Management Today about what she looks for in an entrepreneur. Deborah isn't just a career entrepreneur; she also spends her working life listening to other entrepreneurs, in the Dragons' Den. So she's better qualified than most to tell us what makes a good one - and what's guaranteed to raise her hackles. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:21:36 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/382164/deborah-meaden-speaks-on-what-makes-a-good-entrepreneur.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/381708/forming-your-joint-venture-business-plan.htm Like any business that expects to succeed, your joint venture needs to have a plan - a business plan allows you and your JV partner to form a blueprint of your success and a strategy for achieving it. If you are forming a new JV, or have an existing JV without a business plan, here's how to get one started right away. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:46:24 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/381708/forming-your-joint-venture-business-plan.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/381672/service-business-owners-friends-dont-let-friends-give-business-advice.htm Independent professionals often face challenges when friends and family share stories about their professional activities. But when you offer advice, you risk the friendship (and probably don't give good guidance anyway). Read on to learn more. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:34:22 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/381672/service-business-owners-friends-dont-let-friends-give-business-advice.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/381149/secret-reasons-that-coaches-kill-their-own-coaching-businesses.htm Uncover the reasons that coaches do not succeed and prevent yourself from falling into the same traps many other coaches have alread fallen into. You can avoid the pitfalls and have the profitable coaching business you want. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:52:53 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/381149/secret-reasons-that-coaches-kill-their-own-coaching-businesses.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/380386/why-you-should-pace-yourself-and-your-joint-venture.htm Are you working at a rat race pace? American culture and norms dictate that we should give 100% to our jobs, 100% to our family, 100% to our religious and spiritual life, and the list goes on. Our culture is so dependent on overworking that it should be a Constitutional amendment. But how can we possibly sustain such a pace with so much focus being sent in too many directions? Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:00:26 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/380386/why-you-should-pace-yourself-and-your-joint-venture.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/380087/gurbaksh-chahal-a-26-years-old-guy-with-great-intentions.htm Gurbaksh Chahal, more commonly known as "G" is possibly America's most eligible bachelor who lives in a breathtaking penthouse overlooking the San Francisco Bay. Chahal's is a classic rags-to-riches story. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:48:10 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/380087/gurbaksh-chahal-a-26-years-old-guy-with-great-intentions.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/378646/what-is-your-value-to-your-joint-venture.htm Most people are very liberal with their estimations of self-worth. In many cases, a person may think they are the most highly qualified worker and candidate for a promotion, but are simply passed over. How does one truly estimate their value to a company, and in the case of a joint venture, their worth toward the success of the JV? Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:33:04 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/378646/what-is-your-value-to-your-joint-venture.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/377303/staying-optimistic-about-your-jv-in-a-down-economy.htm With the entire world losing almost one-third of its monetary value over the last few years, it's difficult to stay optimistic about making money or profit in business, much less staying afloat. Should you choose to dissolve the JV and focus on your own business or put the extra effort into keeping the JV alive until happy days are here again? Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:19:29 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/377303/staying-optimistic-about-your-jv-in-a-down-economy.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/376939/whos-in-charge-of-your-joint-venture.htm A joint venture is much like a partnership. But instead of managing all aspects of a business from deciding office location to hiring staff to capitalization, you and your JV partner are in charge of a specific "venture" which incorporates the strengths of both businesses. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:04:49 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/376939/whos-in-charge-of-your-joint-venture.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/376688/create-information-products-5-reasons-why-information-products-are-hot-for-female-entrepreneurs.htm Are you a female entrepreneur or woman in business who is successfully creating information products for your business? Information products have become extremely popular and you'll be keen to learn 5 reasons why information products are hot. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:04:22 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/376688/create-information-products-5-reasons-why-information-products-are-hot-for-female-entrepreneurs.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/376190/coaching-business-success-plan.htm It is simple, coaching businesses that do not have a plan fail. You must have a plan for how you will market and run your coaching business or your business will not succeed. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:35:45 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/376190/coaching-business-success-plan.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/375395/three-ways-to-improve-yourself-and-your-business.htm This article discusses 3 ways you can channel your focus to improve your productivity and your business sales. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 01:25:46 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/375395/three-ways-to-improve-yourself-and-your-business.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/374848/how-mistakes-can-help-your-jv.htm Mistakes are the seeds for improvement. No matter how well founded our theories are, mistakes are the key to finding the perfect and best solution. The same goes with a joint venture. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 01:22:05 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/374848/how-mistakes-can-help-your-jv.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/374141/the-second-and-third-keys-to-accessing-your-intuition.htm In order for us to truly tap into our intuition, we must respect and honor our bodies, let our bodies know that we are ready to listen. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:32:23 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/374141/the-second-and-third-keys-to-accessing-your-intuition.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/374138/what-to-do-with-fear.htm If navigated correctly, our fears can give us great insight into ourselves and actually become tools to help us accomplish our greatest dreams. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:23:10 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/374138/what-to-do-with-fear.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/374011/advice-on-starting-a-new-small-business.htm Recent reports that reveal the huge percentage of small businesses that fail is enough to put anyone off setting up on their own. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:21:29 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/374011/advice-on-starting-a-new-small-business.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/374010/small-business-start-up-funding-and-where-to-look-for-it.htm One of the main things that stops someone from following their dreams and setting up their own business is the issue of cost or financing. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:21:10 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/374010/small-business-start-up-funding-and-where-to-look-for-it.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/374005/small-business-start-ups-and-financing-errors.htm It is a fact that more and more people are taking the risk of becoming self employed and exploring their dream of setting up their own business. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:18:41 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/374005/small-business-start-ups-and-financing-errors.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/373945/you-are-what-you-brand.htm Your WHOLE business is your brand. From the sign out front to the empty toilet paper holder in the ladies bathroom, it all matters to your customers. If the first thing that comes to mind when your customers think of you is, "They have great food, but the bathroom always has this weird smell..." then your brand is tainted. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:22:24 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/373945/you-are-what-you-brand.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/373469/the-art-of-reflection-in-a-joint-venture.htm What happened to the days when we would take time to think and dwell on our accomplishments? Your joint venture is no different. What did you do today that promoted your JV product or service? What will you do tomorrow? What strategies have worked? What strategies need to be changed? Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:22:46 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/373469/the-art-of-reflection-in-a-joint-venture.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/373287/the-3-key-success-elements-of-a-successful-teenage-entrepreneur.htm If you've decided to become a teenage entrepreneur, you are well on your way with the planning, development and marketing of your choice of business. You will be learning that at any given time, there are changes to be considered and new variations to examine. Read on for 3 success factors to overcome all obstacles. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:29:27 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/373287/the-3-key-success-elements-of-a-successful-teenage-entrepreneur.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/372735/why-become-a-teenage-entrepreneur.htm In a world of occupational uncertainty what would a teenager seek in order to make money and achieve monetary fulfilment? What career path is likely to provide the destiny they seek long-term as well as provide value and meaning in their personal development? One compelling argument follows. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:56:19 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/372735/why-become-a-teenage-entrepreneur.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/372030/joint-venture-psychology-for-persuasion.htm Knowing a bit about the psychology of persuasion can help in swaying a JV partner to your ideas. First you need to know what kind of decision maker your JV partner is. Here are the main types of decision maker types that are found in executive positions around the world. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:17:50 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/372030/joint-venture-psychology-for-persuasion.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/371882/the-company-name-check-process-avoiding-the-pitfalls.htm This article contains a thorough examination of the company name checking process that budding entrepreneurs should undertake in order to ensure that their chosen company name is both available for registration and will not be objected to. The legal restrictions on company names are outlined, as are a number of practical checks that should be undertaken as a matter of routine. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:05:41 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/371882/the-company-name-check-process-avoiding-the-pitfalls.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/371229/4-basic-business-lessons-for-entrepreneurs.htm Sometimes, as entrepreneurs, we need to get back to the basics. When we find ourselves swamped with more work that we feel we can ever handle, and when we sometimes forget just what made us passionate about our business in the first place, we need to be reminded of the basics that can help us regroup and get back on track. Here are 4 business basics to consider. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:57:45 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/371229/4-basic-business-lessons-for-entrepreneurs.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/369792/sweet-dreams-getting-started-on-opening-your-own-candy-store.htm In today's tough business climate, many people have been forced into becoming career changers. Perhaps now is the time to open that candy store you've always dreamed of owning! Here is a skeletal business plan to help you on your way. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:43:06 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/369792/sweet-dreams-getting-started-on-opening-your-own-candy-store.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/369454/your-business-plan-should-include-the-economic-and-industry-environment.htm Your company does not exist in a vacuum. When developing your business plan it's necessary to incorporate the industry and the economic environment. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 07:42:22 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/369454/your-business-plan-should-include-the-economic-and-industry-environment.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/368898/turn-knowledge-into-products-7-reasons-to-be-creating-information-products-now.htm The power of information products cannot be overstated. This is the way to turn your own knowledge into products that can be selling for you 24/7, to radically leverage your time and increase your wealth, influence, and reputation. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:51:39 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/368898/turn-knowledge-into-products-7-reasons-to-be-creating-information-products-now.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/368726/how-to-write-a-business-plan-general-and-financial-overview-of-your-company.htm If you're writing a business plan to attract investors or to apply for a loan, a general overview of your company should be included. It's also a good idea if you're writing the plan as a management tool. Knowing where you've been is a good start on deciding where you want to go. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 07:43:11 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/368726/how-to-write-a-business-plan-general-and-financial-overview-of-your-company.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/368611/developing-your-jv-business-relationships.htm You may be conducting a specific mail or Internet marketing campaign, or perhaps you have even developed a new product or service that is successful and looks to be a long-term venture. In any case, you and your JV partner will be dealing with not just customers, but with other businesses. How are you developing those relationships? Thu, 11 Jun 2009 01:56:59 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/368611/developing-your-jv-business-relationships.htm