Brett Wilder, Certified Financial Planner™ and author of The Quiet Millionaire shares his expertise with American Small Business News readers who are thinking about using the funds in their retirement savings accounts to start or purchase a business.
 
If you’re thinking about tapping into the hard earned funds in your 401(k) or other retirement account, [...]

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Brett Wilder, Certified Financial Planner™ and author of The Quiet Millionaire shares expert advice with American Small Business News readers:
Question: What are the biggest challenges faced by small business owners when building a business and making plans for the future.
Answer: The 5 biggest challenges entrepreneurs face when building a business and planning for the future [...]

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Becoming an active member of an industry specific trade association is one of the most important things any small business owner can do. Look for a well-respected national organization that has an active local chapter in your area, and investigate whether or not joining the group might be a good idea for you. First you’ll [...]

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Expert advice for American Small Business News Readers from Dr. J. Robert Beyster, founder of Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) and author of the book The SAIC Solution: How We Built an $8 Billion Employee-Owned Technology Company (John Wiley & Sons, 2007).
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I have long heard that creating long-range plans is an essential ingredient for the success [...]

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As a small business owner, it’s likely that you’re a highly motivated individual with a desire to enjoy professional and personal success. If you’re like most entrepreneurs, you probably stay quite busy most of the time. No matter how hectic your schedule is, it’s important to allocate time for your own enrichment.
Reading business oriented books [...]

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When you’re launching a small business, you can certainly use all the advice you can get. It’s even better when that advice is free, and is from experts with a history of operating successful businesses. The Senior Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) is designed to match retired executives who want to serve as mentors for [...]

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Are you interested in learning how to set up and run a successful online business venture? If so, Scott Fox’s Internet Riches: The Simple Money-Making Secrets of Online Millionaires is a must-read for you. You don’t already have to be an internet marketing guru to benefit from the sound tips and advice presented in this [...]

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Many prospective entrepreneurs choose to purchase existing businesses instead of starting their own companies from the ground up. There are many benefits to buying a business that has already made it through the startup phase of operations, but there are also a number of risks associated with purchasing an existing company. If you’re interested in [...]

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If you’re looking for a business idea that will allow you to put your strong people and organizational skills to work, getting into the field of fundraising might be a perfect opportunity for you. There are a number of different ways to approach starting your own fundraising business.
Do You Have Nonprofit Experience?
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One of the biggest obstacles to success for those who start their own home-based businesses is the challenge of separating work time from household responsibility time. Many people choose to pursue home based business opportunities because they want to take advantage of the flexibility afforded by these types of ventures. Others, however, think that starting [...]

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