Starting a lawn maintenance business is a good idea for several reasons. First, it requires no formal training (at least not in a traditional sense), and it’s great for those who want to learn about small business management without exposing themselves to major risks. Still, running a business, especially building one from scratch, is not an easy task. This is why you might … [Read more...]
Is it time for you to take a new professional step? Millions of us think so. In the US alone, 66% want to start their own business. For some, entrepreneurship is a better option than moving to another role where they may yet again feel dissatisfaction. Franchising can offer the freedom of running your own business, as well as the support and security of an established brand … [Read more...]
Businessing Magazine recently connected with entrepreneur Joy Nicolls, who owns and operates SpaVITA, a day spa in the town of Alpine, Utah. Joy is one of those lucky entrepreneurs who gets to do what she loves every day—make her clients look and feel their best! She is ten years into her entrepreneurial journey and has learned a lot about her craft as an esthetician, as … [Read more...]
When I meet other solopreneurs, I love hearing about how they got into business. Especially when it wasn’t something they planned to do, but more an action they felt compelled to take based on their life experiences. That’s how it was for me. If you told me 10 years ago that I would be in business for myself today, I would’ve laughed one of those deep belly laughs that ended … [Read more...]
After separating from military service, veterans often face challenges adjusting to civilian life. Most will need or want to find a job, but civilian jobs and the general office culture can be difficult for veterans to adjust to, especially for disabled vets. As an alternate career path, many veterans decide to start their own businesses. According to the U.S. Small Business … [Read more...]
So you've decided to take the plunge and start your own business and you're sure you've got it all figured out. Chances are, you're leaving out some small details that could end up being major issues down the line. Here are some important areas that you'll want to be 100 percent thorough with before you even consider opening your doors or publishing that website. Naming Your … [Read more...]
Have you been eyeing the care field and looking for a way that you can break into this rather robust industry? Looking at the numbers, it's clear that there are many areas that are enjoying a boost in the number of medical-field jobs, making it a very intriguing field to get into. So while people are quick to think of jobs such as a nurse, doctor, or some sort of diagnostic … [Read more...]
When you think of fads, you likely think of a series of ideas or trends that only lasted for a short timeframe. However, some fads turn into popular ideas that last for decades. Entrepreneurs can capitalize on these trends and profit from getting involved in the consumer world of impulse purchases and instant gratification sales. What Are Some Popular Fads? The health … [Read more...]
If you enjoy working with your hands and prefer to be self-employed, becoming a professional handyman might be the right move. With that said, there are a number of specific areas of expertise that a handyman needs to master, most of which are distinct disciplines. This means those who wish to make a career out of helping others with home improvement projects need to be sure … [Read more...]
At Businessing Magazine, we see a lot of books written by entrepreneurs that talk about their journey to business ownership. Sometimes those journeys take an expected path—a person goes to school and learns a skill or trade, they work for someone else in their chosen industry for a time, and then they branch out into starting their own business. Other times, however, the … [Read more...]
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