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7 Essential Factors to Consider before Growing a Small Business

By: VentureHow Staff Writer

Date: Sep 10, 2016

VentureHow.com's 7 Essential Factors to Consider before Growing a Small Business tries to answer an existential question for many small business owners. Should you remain small or grow big. What are the criteria that should drive the million dollar question? Your small business is steady as it...

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Small Business Credit Card Balance Transfer Strategy

By: VentureHow Staff Writer

Date: Sep 10, 2016

Small Business Credit Card Balance Transfer Strategy: As a business owner you have a lot of cash outflows and inflows, and the timing of these flows varies.  While credit card debt is not ideal, sometimes using the favorable terms credit card companies offer to transfer balances may prove to be a...

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Tablet-based POS Systems for Small Businesses

By: VentureHow Staff Writer

Date: Oct 12, 2016

Tablet-based POS Systems for Small Businesses is an emerging technology and essential for many businesses to capture the digital trends. Think of Square, one of the first hardware add-on that helped thousands of firms transform their tablets into mobile payment solutions. And, today many others...

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Small Business Employee Scheduling Software Evaluation Criteria

By: VentureHow Staff Writer

Date: Oct 12, 2016

Small Business Employee Scheduling Software Evaluation Criteria provides an overview of what are some of the key features and functions an entrepreneur should consider during the selection process. Small businesses with employees that work on different shifts at the workplace, factory, retail s...

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Franchising versus Going it on your own

By: VentureHow Staff Writer

Date: Oct 12, 2016

The difference between franchising versus going it on your own is a fine one. At a simplistic level, there isn’t too much of a difference as both involve you being your own boss. However, before you choose which way you want to get into the business, it is essential to understand the distinc...

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Selecting the right franchise

By: VentureHow Staff Writer

Date: Oct 12, 2016

While franchising may be appropriate for many budding entrepreneurs, selecting the right franchise is not easy. Franchises are an appealing option for entrepreneurs who do not want to build something from scratch but do want to get into a business. Franchises get a lot of support right from ...

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Effective Elevator Pitch

By: VentureHow Staff Writer

Date: Oct 23, 2016

An effective elevator pitch is a simple but powerful messaging concept that allows you to swiftly communicate the essence of your business to someone else in a short time. The term “elevator pitch” basically defines the length of time you have to relay those details – the period of a ty...

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Small Business HR Software Top Features

By: VentureHow Staff Writer

Date: Oct 23, 2016

What are the essential Small Business HR Software Top Features? As we all agree, employees are a company's most valuable resource and one of the most accurate indicators of its likelihood of success. As an HR professional or a tech leader responsible for IT enabling the human resources functio...

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Small Business Vision Statement

By: VentureHow Staff Writer

Date: Oct 22, 2016

Overview of writing a Small Business Vision Statement: If you’re a small business owner who heard a suggestion to draft a small business vision statement, you might ask yourself “why and what and how”? You also might get a lot of answers, which will vary depending on who you ask, about your...

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Effective Small Business Advertising and Marketing

By: VentureHow Staff Writer

Date: Oct 23, 2016

Effective small business advertising and marketing are not a pipe dream. With prudent planning, thoughtful execution, and constant tweaking, a small business can succeed in promoting its products or services.  As a small business, you have limited resources. So when you spend it on marketing an...

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Value Proposition: Small business value proposition

By: VentureHow Staff Writer

Date: Oct 23, 2016

What is a value proposition – and why does your small business need one? Your value proposition is what sets you apart in a crowded marketplace and what allows you to appeal to your target prospects. Every competing company in your field is seeking the same group of customers, so your unique ...

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Small Business Profit and Loss Statement

By: VentureHow Staff Writer

Date: Oct 21, 2016

Small Business Profit and Loss Statement is a critical tool for entrepreneurs to measure the efficacy of their decisions and the viability of various activities. Let's assume the small company that you own has been manufacturing and selling widgets for several years. About one year ago, you deci...

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Small Business Social Media Plan

By: VentureHow Staff Writer

Date: Oct 23, 2016

The small business social media plan is a strategic imperative and a core marketing piece in this world of mobility and social networking. Your small business needs a compelling social media presence to engage with your customers. You can use the power of social media to build your brand, to e...

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Creating a Small Business Marketing Plan

By: VentureHow Staff Writer

Date: Oct 21, 2016

In the good old -- or bad old -- days, creating a small business marketing plan often consisted of expensive media and limited options for do-it-yourself entrepreneurs. Fortunately, times have changed. Today, creating a small business marketing plan is easy in that there are a lot of options for D.I...

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MOBILE MIXOLOGY SERVICE

By: A Staff Writer

Date: May 20, 2024

Mobile Mixology Service: Your Recipe for a Thriving Business Crafting Unforgettable Experiences Picture this: a sophisticated bar setup materializing at any location, talented mixologists crafting bespoke cocktails, and guests delighted by a unique and interactive experience. That's the power of a m...

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Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl, Gordon Bowker – Starbucks Corporation

By: A Staff Writer

Date: May 31, 2025

Accidental Entrepreneurs: Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl, Gordon Bowker - Starbucks Corporation Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl, and Gordon Bowker were friends who met while studying at the University of San Francisco in the early 1970s. They shared a passion for coffee and entrepreneurship. The trio's accident...

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Thomas Sullivan – Tetley Tea

By: A Staff Writer

Date: Jun 22, 2025

Accidental Entrepreneurs: Thomas Sullivan - Tetley Tea Thomas Sullivan was born in 1876 in New York, USA. He was a tea merchant known for popularizing the concept of tea bags. Sullivan's accidental entrepreneurship began in the early 20th century when he sent samples of tea to customers in small...

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Jack Dorsey – Twitter, Square

By: A Staff Writer

Date: Jun 01, 2025

Accidental Entrepreneurs: Jack Dorsey - Twitter, Square Jack Dorsey was born in 1976 in Missouri, USA. He showed an early interest in computer programming and technology. Dorsey's accidental entrepreneurship began in 2006 when he co-founded Twitter, a microblogging platform that allows users to share...

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Frank Epperson – Popsicle

By: A Staff Writer

Date: Jun 01, 2025

Accidental Entrepreneurs: Frank Epperson - Popsicle Frank Epperson was born in 1894 in California, USA. He was a young boy when he accidentally invented the Popsicle. Epperson's accidental entrepreneurship began in 1905 when he left a mixture of powdered soda, water, and a stirring stick outside ...

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Sergey Brin & Larry Page – Google

By: A Staff Writer

Date: Jul 22, 2025

Accidental Entrepreneurs: Sergey Brin & Larry Page - Google Sergey Brin and Larry Page were born in 1973 and 1973, respectively, in Russia and Michigan, USA. They met as graduate students at Stanford University, where they began working on a research project that would change the world. Brin and Page...

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