by frstsite | Jul 19, 2012 | Know Thyself First, Starting Up
Start-Up Business Quiz Thinking about starting a small business? Find out if you are ready with this start-up business quiz developed by WomanOwned’s founder. Starting a business is one of the hardest things most of us will ever do and I think it’s on the...
by frstsite | Apr 1, 2012 | Know Thyself First, Starting Up
Personal Lifestyle and Personal Happiness Women bring a great twist to the typical business owner lifestyle. Many of us are starting our own businesses because we want to spend more time with our families. While it may be nice to dream about buying a yacht or sports...
by frstsite | Apr 1, 2012 | Know Thyself First, Starting Up
Can You Handle Zero Job Security? Starting your own business is the scariest thing you can do. During the start-up phase of a company, most folks go without insurance plans, retirement plans, salaries and vacations. Long hours and no pay can take a toll very quickly....
by frstsite | Apr 1, 2012 | Know Thyself First, Starting Up
5 Reasons Why You Want to Own a Business Take time and develop five reasons why you want to own a business. These are your life goals. Perhaps, one goal is “greater happiness.” How does starting your own business add to this goal, and how does it subtract?...
by frstsite | Apr 1, 2012 | Starting Up, Know Thyself First
Can You Handle the Risk of Starting a Business? You have a dream of starting your own business. How much are you willing to risk? You need to have a nest egg before you start your business. No matter how great your idea, there will be more bills than income for a...
by frstsite | Apr 1, 2012 | Starting Up, Know Thyself First
Little Money = Getting Motivated for Sales! Starting on a shoestring budget is hard. It takes much longer for the business to reach a stable point, but puts much less risk on your personal finances. Starting a business takes money Unless you are one of the lucky ones,...
by frstsite | Apr 1, 2012 | Starting Up, Know Thyself First
Managing Power as a Business Owner Have you been in a leadership position before? Have you hired and fired employees? Have you decided on the products for your inventory and which business relationships to make? Owning a company puts you in a power position. You are a...
by frstsite | Apr 1, 2012 | Starting Up, Know Thyself First
Location, Location, Location The location of your business is important. You will be planting your business tree there and will need to be able to maintain it for years to come. Things to keep in mind when deciding on a place to open your business. Local Economy Your...
by frstsite | Apr 1, 2012 | Starting Up, Know Thyself First
Are You In Shape For Your Business? The road to success is lined with tired people who forget why they try. It doesn’t have to be that way. Keep up your energy and exercise. Owning your own successful business will be the hardest job you ever have, but it will...
by frstsite | Apr 1, 2012 | Starting Up, Know Thyself First
How Much Personal Wealth Do You Want? Are you starting this business because you want to retire early? Take big trips? Make $1,000,000 by age 35? Whatever your plans are, make sure you have them in writing when you start the business. It is called “starting with...