Multilevel or “network” marketing plans are ways to sell goods or services through distributors. Typically, these plans promise that if you sign up as a distributor, you’ll get commissions not only from the sales you make, but also from the [...]
Every business should have an established legal entity. Don’t waste time + money with DIY solutions that may not work for your business. Over the years I have been taught by my clients to provide the biggest “bang for [...]
July 23, 2012
Legal, StartUps
If you are looking for a business that is a perfect fit for you, small business expert Katherine Giovanni has some great advice for you. I’ve been getting quite a few emails from entrepreneurs asking me how to find your [...]
Business plans have become the Big Bad Bear for many entrepreneurs. Essentially, a business plan asks the entrepreneur to sum up the organization’s vision and goals for the next half decade or so. Don’t forget to throw in some dirty bits about cash flow, revenue, growth, etc. [...]
June 18, 2012
Planning, StartUps
How does the Rule protect people thinking about buying a bizopp? First, it requires sellers covered by the Rule to give you a one-page disclosure document outlining important facts about the opportunity. Second, if sellers make any claims about how [...]
Mistakes in your business plan can sink your dream. We’ve got three most entrepreneurs overlook. Do you watch Shark Tank? It’s telling who is business-focused by reading social media crawls on Friday night from 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. You [...]
Cash flow is king. Three tips to improve your chances of getting a yes to that loan request. The process of getting a bank loan is often full of paperwork and anxiety, but there are a few things you can [...]
Starting a new business is an exciting time of opportunity and challenge. The Moxie Start Up CheckList is a guide to help you build it to last. Assess yourself and your ideas. SBA Self Assessment Tool can be found here [...]
February 26, 2012
Checklist, StartUps
Every business grapples with funding issues. For start-ups, the search for money can be derailed by popular funding myths. Don’t fall into the trap. The Small Business Association will give me money. Nope. The SBA is a fantastic resource for [...]
Ah, working from home – the ultimate entrepreneur’s dream. According to the United State Small Business Administration, 52 percent of small firms are home-based. I have worked from home for more than 10 years. When budding entrepreneurs, with stars in [...]
February 26, 2012
Planning, StartUps