6 Types of Marketing Gimmicks which Worked
Your business is a serious endeavor, so you want to take marketing it seriously too. That is why you’ve got to be really careful before using any marketing gimmick like a man dressed in a gorilla costume. It could backfire and make people associate your business with stupidity. But, for businesses willing to take the risk, a marketing gimmick Read more …
15 Part-Time Businesses that You Can Start without Quitting Your Day Job
Not ready to quit your day job but want to get into business yourself? Here are some ideas for part-time businesses. You can start them with minimal time commitment and, when they start flourishing, finally quit your day job and live as a self-employed entrepreneur. Online Retail There are a lot of ways that you can get into online Read more …
Day Care as a Part-Time Business
One of the best entrepreneurial bets you could jump into is the day care business. Thanks to changing family dynamics and social norms, more mothers are joining the workforce – which means that there is a drastic increase in demand for childcare. As Forbes said, “Once your center is open, you will find that the problem is not finding kids Read more …
40 Business Ideas for Stay-at-Home Moms
It used to be that women had to choose between careers and staying at home with their kids. Now, thanks to the internet and other advances in technology, women can have successful careers while still retaining enough flexibility to spend time with their kids at home. Here are 40 business ideas for busy moms (and dads) which can be run Read more …
The Best Freelance Jobs (which you won’t have to fight for)
Life as a freelancer may seem ideal. You get to set your own schedule, choose the jobs you want, and work in your pajamas. But, in practice, a freelancer’s life isn’t always so cushy. There is a lot of competition for high-paying jobs. You may find yourself in a constant bidding war – and often with people in other countries who can perform Read more …
Business of the Month: DashLocker Transforms the Dry-cleaning Industry
Technology is transforming the business landscape in ways that we could never have even imagined. It may seem that some businesses are immune to technology, but a new laundry business is proving that wrong. The business, DashLocker, is a 24-hour laundry service which founder Bob Hennessey refers to as an “automat.” Here is how it works: Clients Read more …
3 Ways to Make Money While Expanding Your Business
Growing your business usually requires an investment, such as in creative marketing or taking on new talent. But there are some ways that you can actually make money while expanding your business: Give Classes Offering classes related to your business is a great way to promote your brand, expand your audience, and establish yourself as Read more …
6 Kid Entrepreneurs who are Making Big Money
When I was 12, I started my own “business” making and selling homemade jewelry. My customers were limited to my school friends, and I hardly was making much money – but it sure beat relying on my pittance of an allowance. Many of today’s youth have much more of an entrepreneurial knack than I did at the humble age of 12. Here are 6 especially Read more …
5 Unconventional Ways to Come Up with a Good Business Idea
Looking for a good business idea? Rather than searching through financial projection reports or reading all those advice columns, try getting your inspiration with these unconventional methods: 1. Business for Sale Ads Businesses which are for sale aren’t always duds. In most cases, the owner was just a dud when it came to entrepreneurism. Read more …
5 Inspiring Blind Entrepreneurs
We’ve all heard the “you can do anything if you put your mind to it” mantra for success. However, this mantra can quickly become an annoying sting as we face rejection and failure. So, to get back into the spirit of things, here are some inspiring blind entrepreneurs who really did accomplish great things despite their disability. Alex Read more …
