Comments on: Resources for Would-Be Entrepreneurs http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/05/20/resources-for-would-be-entrepreneurs/ personal finance that makes cents Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:31:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: Earl Kelly http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/05/20/resources-for-would-be-entrepreneurs/#comment-179839 Earl Kelly Sun, 17 May 2009 15:03:05 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/05/20/resources-for-would-be-entrepreneurs/#comment-179839 Experts in their field who go out on their own are often surprised by the administrative burden of running their own business. The input I receive from my clients inspire me to encourage those thinking about starting their own business to spend time building a team of advisers to help in matters they are weak in. Marketing, contract writing, and yes, to toot my own horn, accounting. An example of what I mean would be the auto mechanic who starts his own service business, but now has to deal with employees and payroll, which he never had to do before. It's a good idea to outsource this task and be able to concentrate on building his business. Experts in their field who go out on their own are often surprised by the administrative burden of running their own business. The input I receive from my clients inspire me to encourage those thinking about starting their own business to spend time building a team of advisers to help in matters they are weak in. Marketing, contract writing, and yes, to toot my own horn, accounting. An example of what I mean would be the auto mechanic who starts his own service business, but now has to deal with employees and payroll, which he never had to do before. It’s a good idea to outsource this task and be able to concentrate on building his business.

]]> By: YakShaving » Blog Archive » links for 2007-05-22 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/05/20/resources-for-would-be-entrepreneurs/#comment-87149 YakShaving » Blog Archive » links for 2007-05-22 Tue, 22 May 2007 13:26:38 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/05/20/resources-for-would-be-entrepreneurs/#comment-87149 [...] Resources for Would-Be Entrepreneurs ? Get Rich Slowly (tags: startup entrepreneurship) [...] [...] Resources for Would-Be Entrepreneurs ? Get Rich Slowly (tags: startup entrepreneurship) [...]

]]> By: B http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/05/20/resources-for-would-be-entrepreneurs/#comment-87097 B Mon, 21 May 2007 21:17:22 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/05/20/resources-for-would-be-entrepreneurs/#comment-87097 We need personal mentors in order to grow. But mentors with free time are scarce. That has always been an issue. We need personal mentors in order to grow. But mentors with free time are scarce. That has always been an issue.

]]> By: G http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/05/20/resources-for-would-be-entrepreneurs/#comment-87083 G Mon, 21 May 2007 18:24:26 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/05/20/resources-for-would-be-entrepreneurs/#comment-87083 I found Entrepreneur magazine and the site is a great resource anyone interested in startups. Does anyone know if there are places where someone can find a mentor who has been successful online and willing to share their knowledge. I found Entrepreneur magazine and the site is a great resource anyone interested in startups.

Does anyone know if there are places where someone can find a mentor who has been successful online and willing to share their knowledge.

]]> By: Hamish Rickerby http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/05/20/resources-for-would-be-entrepreneurs/#comment-87027 Hamish Rickerby Mon, 21 May 2007 07:53:22 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/05/20/resources-for-would-be-entrepreneurs/#comment-87027 For small business/entrepreneurs based in New Zealand, Got The GiST supports GST/sales tax calculation saving the owner both time and money. Tools like this can also help small businesses with cashflow calculations, which is a major cause of small business failure. http://gotthegist.co.nz For small business/entrepreneurs based in New Zealand, Got The GiST supports GST/sales tax calculation saving the owner both time and money. Tools like this can also help small businesses with cashflow calculations, which is a major cause of small business failure.

http://gotthegist.co.nz

]]> By: Andrea >> Become a Consultant http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/05/20/resources-for-would-be-entrepreneurs/#comment-87022 Andrea >> Become a Consultant Mon, 21 May 2007 03:31:22 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/05/20/resources-for-would-be-entrepreneurs/#comment-87022 Thanks for the mention. You might be interested in one of my archived posts, Why Businesses Fail: http://www.consultantjournal.com/blog/why-businesses-fail We often hear stats, such as most businesses fail within 3 years. But many people start up businesses for a few years, then intentionally close them -- not because they weren't making money, but because they'd met their goals. Thanks for the mention.

You might be interested in one of my archived posts, Why Businesses Fail: http://www.consultantjournal.com/blog/why-businesses-fail

We often hear stats, such as most businesses fail within 3 years. But many people start up businesses for a few years, then intentionally close them — not because they weren’t making money, but because they’d met their goals.

]]> By:   Some Link Love For Good Articles In the Past Week by Money Crashers http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/05/20/resources-for-would-be-entrepreneurs/#comment-87019   Some Link Love For Good Articles In the Past Week by Money Crashers Mon, 21 May 2007 02:54:12 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/05/20/resources-for-would-be-entrepreneurs/#comment-87019 [...] Get Rich Slowly has a nice article about resources for aspiring entrepreneurs. [...] [...] Get Rich Slowly has a nice article about resources for aspiring entrepreneurs. [...]

]]> By: James http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/05/20/resources-for-would-be-entrepreneurs/#comment-87018 James Mon, 21 May 2007 01:46:38 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/05/20/resources-for-would-be-entrepreneurs/#comment-87018 Intuit also has some really great resources on their JumpUp site. http://jumpup.intuit.com/ Intuit also has some really great resources on their JumpUp site. http://jumpup.intuit.com/

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