As you all know I am a young entrepreneur and as a young entrepreneur I have noticed things from time to time that have paid off. Not only have they paid off, but now I realize what it means to have success as long as you are persistent. The one story that always comes to mind is The Little Engine that Could he just kept chugging along until he reached his final destination even though numerous people doubted him. The key is to believe in yourself and your cause whether it be business or something personal, just keep chuggin. (more…)

While you have been planning for your business it’s no surprise that must figure out where the operations will take place. There are many options for all businesses, but which one is right for you and will help you save the most time and money?

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Picking a name for your company is about as hard as picking a name for your child. However, you don’t have to find a domain name that is available for your child. The first suggestion to finding the right corporation name is finding a domain name that is available and fits your business description. The other option is to buy the name through a domain agent through places like GoDaddy.com. If your picking a domain I recommend creating a listing and as your looking the domain names strike through or circle the domains that happen to be available. 

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First, we need to figure out what your business is and what market we are going to be going after. Research is key to see how viable your business plan is in the market. If you are looking to attack a market with a lot of competitors you may want to take a look at www.hoovers.com. This site will layout any information on any company filing taxes in the USA. They will give you a breakdown of their revenues, expenses, and where they stand in the market. For all of you trying to do a web business I would recommend looking up your competitor on www.alexa.com. Another great resource is the Harvard School of Business and the multiple case studies they have for a small fee. This site will save you a lot of money compared to a consultant. If your business is more for pleasure and smaller look at other people that may do the same thing and ask necessary questions as if you were a casual observer. As soon as your done interviewing this person write down notes ASAP.

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