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5 Tips for Starting a Business with No Money

Is it possible to start a business with no money? Yes, if you approach it the right way. Let’s talk about how to do that.

Entrepreneurship, Home-based business, small business financing, Start a business, startup fundingSam KernsJuly 31, 2018startups, start a business with no moneyComment

How to Outline a Nonfiction Book

Do you know how to outline a nonfiction book? Follow along as we talk about some of the best methods to get the job done.

Indie author, self-publishingSam KernsJuly 25, 2018book publishing, publish a book Comment

How to Get Microloans for Small Business Startup

Funding for small business owners has been severley impacted since 2008, but microloans may be the answer for your startup. Let’s take a look at these loans and see if they’re right for you.

Entrepreneurship, small business financing, Start a business, startup funding, microloansSam KernsJuly 20, 2018microloans, microloans for startups, microloans from the SBA, microloans from alternative lenders, how to get a microloanComment

What Amazon Prime Day can Teach You about Small Business Marketing

Amazon Prime can teach us a great deal about small business marketing. Here are a few takeaways.

Home-based business, online business, small business, small business marketingSam KernsJuly 17, 2018small business marketing, Amazon Prime Day, Lessons from AmazonComment

Why Your Content Plan Sucks—and Why You Should Switch to a Strategic Approach

Writing content isn’t enough—you have to incorporate that content into a well thought out strategic plan. Here’s how to do it.

Entrepreneurship, small business, Start a businessSam KernsJuly 10, 2018content marketing, content plan, content marketing strategyComment

Warren Buffett Just Revealed What He Thinks Makes a Business Great

When Warren Buffett reveals what he looks for in a business, it’s time to sit up and take notice.

Entrepreneurship, Home-based business, small business, Start a businessSam KernsJuly 4, 2018Comment

New Entrepreneur Feature #2: Fulshear Bakery Really Racks Up the Dough

Starting a cottage food business is a great business idea for foodies. Read about how Lori Pope started a cake business that became a huge success!

Entrepreneurship, Home-based business, New Entrepreneur Feature, small business, Work from HomeSam KernsJune 21, 2018food business, start a food business, cottage food business, New EntrepreneurComment

9 Steps to Starting a Small Business While Working a Full-Time Job

Leave your 9 to 5 by starting a business from home. A side hustle business just may be your ticket to financial freedom!

Entrepreneurship, Home-based business, Start a business, side hustleSam KernsJune 19, 2018start a small business, start a side hustle, how to start a businessComment

Great News for Entrepreneurs: Small Business Optimism is on the Rise!

Entrepreneurs haven’t been this positive since before the economy went bust. Find out why now is the perfect time to start a small business.

Entrepreneurship, Start a business, Work from HomeSam KernsJune 14, 2018start a business, start a small business, opening a business, start your own businessComment

3 Things You Need in Order to Accomplish the Impossible in Your Small Business Startup

Starting your own business has never been easier. But in order to make it a wild success, you’ll need to understand these three things…

Entrepreneurship, Home-based business, Start a business, Work from HomeSam KernsJune 11, 2018how to start a business, start a small business, small business successComment

New Entrepreneur Feature#1: Michael Vanatta (And a Free Drawing!)

Starting a small business is on everyone’s to do list. Find out how this week’s new entrepreneur approached it.

Entrepreneurship, Start a business, New Entrepreneur FeatureSam KernsJune 5, 2018New Entrepreneur, how to start a businessComment

5 Surefire Ways to Cause Your Small Business Startup to Fail

When starting a small business, you want it to succeed. Avoid these 5 common mistakes and help grow your new business to new heights!

Entrepreneurship, small business, Start a business, Work from HomeSam KernsJune 4, 2018start a small business, small business success, small business mistakesComment

Work from Home to Riches: 10 Mega-Rich Business Owners Who Did It

When starting a business from home, it’s important to know that others have done it and gone on to attain extreme success. Follow their examples and win!