Articles Written By: Harrison Barnes

Last week we talked about a few of the ways to test the feasibility of a business idea to help determine if the idea really had merit or just looked good on the surface. To recap, I said don’t bet the farm on the opinions of friends and family, consult with knowledgeable business experts, and conduct a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) Analysis. This week let’s take it a step further and talk about the creation of a formal Feasibility Plan which will he...

Get Creative with Community Resources If you’ve ever picked up a trinket for $4 at a yard sale and sold it for $65 on eBay, you know how exciting translating your treasure hunts into cash can be. But yard sales are not your only local source of goodies. Dennis Hester of http://MillionDollarDeals.com has built a successful online business using local providers almost exclusively. Flea markets, antique stores, auction sales, craft shops, Hester attends them all. One parti...

Getting annoyed or paranoid about bags to be packed for the next retreat need not be a required part of your every holiday. Though it might seem repetitive, following certain tips in packing can make the errand quick, easy, and efficient!

As problems with violence, drugs, gang activity and the lack of funding for quality programs of learning continues to plague many public school districts: more and more parents are searching for schools that are safer, well-funded, and have enhanced educational curriculums for their children.

There’s no describing self-confidence. You know it when you see it! There are many situations when we feel as if we could do anything, deal with any obstacle, take on any task or job yet at other times, we simply just run out of steam!

Lowest price of any product is the price that is set at the minimum without undergoing any loss by either the businessmen or the customers. Before you fix the lowest prices, you should research on factors like what to sell, how to sell and whom to sell. After these factors are decided you should fix the prices of the products and services that you want to sell. How to win a price war? A close research on Economics suggests that price is the result of demand and supply. ...

Everywhere you look people are trying to make money with new or existing businesses. Often you see somebody doing quite well with their business, obviously making some real money. But even more often, you see businesses of all sizes truly struggling. Some only stay in business for a few weeks or months before disappearing. Let's get one thing clear. Just setting up shop won't guarantee you'll make money. This is a very competitive world and getting more competitive by the ...