Virtual Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurscom: Every society needs entrepreneurs so as to help keep their economy rolling. Whenever there are newbies in the field, it indicates probable good economic competition. New players usually bring innovation and new ideas to the table. However, no matter how plausible their strategic and... More

Btob: Well 2010 is here. Hopefully long sunny days in holiday destinations have boosted creativity and energy levels. What is in store for this year? Are you happy with the status quo, or does a new business opportunity await? If a new business is what you are considering the obvious question to ask... More

CareerOverview: Entrepreneurship and Startup Find investors, business opportunities, business tools, and other entrepreneurs by following these sites. PartnerUp: You’ll find all sorts of resources for locating property, finding contacts, and getting answers to your business questions. Startup Nation:... More

Wisconsin Law Journal: Making the decision and really committing to it could be the most important issues for a lawyer when starting a private practice. There are practical considerations – budget, location, billing – but making that initial decision could be the biggest, said Deborah A. Blommer,... More

AlwaysOn: 1. If you are doing a startup, you won’t even know you are in a downturn. I sure didn’t. I was so focused on my own day-to-day problems (averting starvation as a single mom) that I didn’t even notice the interest rates of 12-16% around me. No one was going to lend me money... More

Seattle Post Intelligencer: * Specialize. Articulating at least one special area of expertise helps target and secure first customers. It works because customers prefer to select vendors that they think offer exceptional service value. For example, a startup accounting firm can promote its exceptional... More

ReadWriteWeb: 1. Don’t focus on growth; focus on cash preservation David Cowan, Bessemer Venture Partners, recommends companies move toward cash preservation rather than growth. “Spend less time worrying about what competitors will do in terms of features, it won’t be your biggest problem because... More

Best Syndication: Many people decide to start their own business because of gut feeling or an understanding of the industry in which they wish to establish their enterprise. However, instinct is rarely a compelling reason to abandon the security of regular employment to chase a dream. Research and planning... More

1. Webpreneur 2. Consultant 3. Housesitter / Petsitter 4. Professional Organizer 5. Avon Independent Sales Representative 6. Personal Services – Shopping & Errands 7. Desktop Publishing 8. Tutoring 9. eBay Seller 10. Secretarial Service – Typing / Transcription / Proofreading Source:... More

Gather.com: Starting a business isn’t cheap, and that’s what many people look for ways that they can limit costs in getting started. That way, they will be able to use their earnings to finance more capital-intensive expenses and investments. That’s why a work from home business is often the best... More