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Post-Bulletin: Most business experts conform to a theory of “thirds.” Of all new business startups, one-third eventually turn a profit, one-third break even, and one-third don’t make it. According to a study by the U.S. Small Business Association, that theory is more or less correct.... More

Article Directory Online: At all times, people look up these entrepreneurs with all admiration. That is why the idea of becoming an entrepreneur has triggered more and more individuals. To them, such thing is very pleasant and delicious. Do you also dream of becoming one home business entrepreneur?... More

Times Online: Overtime is overdue an overhaul, according to our top Best Companies, who are keen to buck the worrying trend of working extra hours. Did you work overtime last week and is it a regular occurrence? Do you find yourself constantly going into work early and getting home too late to have... More

Earthtimes: Ohio’s supportive businessenvironment and variety of business development programs create an ideal location for small business growth and expansion, according to the Ohio Business Development Coalition, the nonprofit organization that markets the state for capital investment. The recent... More

Indirector.com: 1. Successful Entrepreneurs are Self-Confident – to succeed in the highly competitive business world, confidence and trust in oneself is an indispensable trait. Self-confidence means trusting your own powers and capabilities. The world of entrepreneurship is not alien to failure and... More

Young Entrepreneur: 1. Get Away You don’t have to take a vacation to give yourself a break. Spending some time on a hobby you love, such as golf or playing music, can quickly re-energize you. If you’re really stressed out, head for a relaxing place far from the stimulus of a TV, phones and e-mail,... More

PTN Blog: At retail, they call it the final foot before closing the sale. The consumer is alone on a shopping aisle. Just 12 inches away from the product on the shelf, and anything will help close the sale. In travel, agents have a far greater advantage – you can close the sale with even a minor... More

Forbes.com: While their peers were out making trouble, these young achievers were making bank. Forever in search of the secrets to entrepreneurial success, we peeked into the inspirational lives of five whiz kids who built million-dollar enterprises before the age of 20. They partnered with friends,... More

BusinessWeek: Bill Goldsmith has always been a maverick. As a radio disc jockey and program director in the 1970s and ’80s, he loved creating his own mixes of modern rock and introducing listeners to cutting-edge musicians. But in the ’90s, as large corporations bought up the stations he... More

North Star Think Tank: There are good reasons why over 30 million Americans have chosen the path of entrepreneurship. But some of the most important reasons are often overlooked. Entrepreneurs are responsible for starting and running the small businesses throughout our cities. These people include the... More

Emediawire: Direct sales company Abunza, a pioneer in creating a fully bilingual (English – Spanish) marketing opportunity for its entrepreneurial sales force, is adding Chinese. “Abunza allows mono-lingual entrepreneurs to do business in a language they don’t speak,” said Albert... More

JVBlogger: 1. TAKE ACTION!! 2. Read “Atlas Shrugged” by Ayn Rand 3. Get Out There and Meet New People 4. Make a List of Goals 5. Forget About The Opinions Of Others 6. Compliment Those That Deserve It 7. Learn to Listen 8. Break Away from Fear 9. Stop Worrying and Start Doing 10. Listen... More

NewsReleaseWire: The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has projected that the number of Americans over the age of 65 will grow by 77.8 percent between the years 2010 and 2030. Meanwhile, survey data reported last month suggested that baby boomers fast-approaching retirement age might not leave the workforce... More

SURFITIN: 1. Uncertainty Entrepreneurship is uncertain business. When you become self employed you don’t know whether your business will take off or not. But if we never try, how do we ever know? This could especially be a problem in the beginning stages. In a young business it is hard to tell whether... More