Articles - Entrepreneurs en-us http://www.e-topic.com N/A http://www.e-topic.com e_topic@yahoo.co.uk 20 http://www.e-topic.com/articles/7967/1/Defining-the-Various-Levels-of-the-Virtual-Assistant-Industry/Page1.html Defining three levels of Virtual Assistants - the Traditional VA, Virtual Staffing Agencies, and Virtual Business Manager. krpavlik@gmail.com (Kristi Pavlik) Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.e-topic.com/articles/7720/1/Adding-Value-and-Fixing-up-Your-Property-Investments/Page1.html This article takes a look at the world of property investment and helps you lean the best ways to fix up your home with some DIY and increase both the value and the desirability of the property. frankwoodford@lativio.com (Frank Woodford) Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.e-topic.com/articles/7443/1/Coaching-Women-Executives-The-Onward--Upward-Journey-Begins-within-Us/Page1.html Coaches share unique insights to help women discover, explore, and define proactive strategies for overcoming barriers to their success. mai.article@gmail.com (Mai Vu) Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.e-topic.com/articles/5587/1/The-Number-One-Reason-For-Business-Failure/Page1.html Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "Build a better mousetrap, and the world will beat a path to your door." But when you're starting your own business, there's no guarantee that your "mousetrap" is going to survive, especially in today's fast-paced business world. Nearly half of all small businesses fail within the first two years of operation. The number one reason for business failure is inadequate planning. The second reason is under-capitalization. pardeepbatra87@gmail.com (pardeep batra) Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.e-topic.com/articles/5036/1/How-To-Start-Up-And-Drive-A-Successful-Home-Business/Page1.html There must be a need for your product of service. It doesn't do any good to offer a product that no one wants. There probably wouldn't be much demand for white washing Elephants or Alligator Dentistry so don't go into these fields. Entrepreneur Magazine lists 'find a need and fill it' as Rule #1 for business start-ups and we couldn't agree more.. law122@yahoo.com (Donald Yates) Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.e-topic.com/articles/4928/1/Clean-Up-With-Your-Own-Janitorial-Service/Page1.html Anywhere people work or play needs someone to pickup after them. Enter - the Janitor. The knight of the night keeps things in order and keeps people from suffocating in their own refuse. People are dirty, and they generate a lot of trash. Because of this natural order, Janitors will always be in demand and have a place in the pecking order. How do you go about getting into the Janitorial business? law122@yahoo.com (Donald Yates) Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.e-topic.com/articles/4871/1/Self-Promoting-Is-Not-As-Hard-As-You-Think/Page1.html A website may not be the ultimate marketing tool, but it is an important one as we move into a more digital economy base. If you work in the audio visual communications industry is has become essential. If you haven't started your own website yet, here are four reasons why you should, and soon law122@yahoo.com (Donald Yates) Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.e-topic.com/articles/4655/1/Taco-Stand-Entrepreneurs-Cook-Up-A-Fortune/Page1.html Many people think starting your own business is only afforded by the well educated or that it takes a lot of money and that's it's so complicated only an Ive Leaguer could handle it. The most often phrase heard when discussing entrepreneurship is, "I can't do it" or " I don't have any idea what to do." Most people are intimidated by the very idea of striking out on their own, being their own boss or taking on the responsibility of ownership. law122@yahoo.com (Donald Yates) Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.e-topic.com/articles/4504/1/The-Umbrella-Vending-Machine-a-Business-for-a-Rainy-Day/Page1.html Even though entrepreneur Charles Ejogo won investment on BBC2's Dragons Den, the deal fell through, leaving his start up company high and dry. Despite this, the all important publicity he obtained enabled him to go on and create his own umbrella vending machine empire. adam.singleton.uk@googlemail.com (Adam Singleton) Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.e-topic.com/articles/4290/1/Body-Shop---How-to-Appraise/Page1.html "How do I appraise a body shop?" is an often-asked question in the automotive industry. Finally, there is a real answer in this article. business@businessbuyerservices.com (Willard Michlin) Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600