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Getting Rich As An Entrepreneur

February 25th, 2010 » Comments (4)

A reader asks:

I’m a new entrepreneur but I’m struggling to get rich, I could easily make more working as an employee, and with less risk.
Then I suggest you shut down your business and go get a job. You’d have to be a complete idiot to take more risk for less money.
I hear stories of people [...]



Get Rich Quick Ideas

February 12th, 2010 » Comments (2)

A reader asks:
Can you give me some ideas on how to get rich quick?

Well that rather depends on how you define ‘rich’ and what you mean by quick. For arguments sake lets assume you mean becoming a millionaire in under a year, starting with nothing more than the £2,205 savings that the average [...]



How To Start An Art Gallery

February 1st, 2010 » Comments (0)

A reader asks:
I have a business idea. To open a new art and design gallery. I can see how it looks, but the main problem is, I have no idea how to make it happen.

Starting an art gallery is not something I’ve ever done, or ever considered doing. There are two good reasons for this: [...]



They Stole My Business Idea!

January 19th, 2010 » Comments (3)

A reader asks:
I was working on a business idea with and someone who I shared the idea with took my idea and my business name and started the business. Is this legal.

It’s morally questionable, but yes, it’s perfectly legal (see the post Can I Steal Someone Else’s Business Idea for more information). I’m sorry, I [...]



Should I Start My Own Business?

January 13th, 2010 » Comments (1)

A reader asks:
I have been debating whether starting a business is the right thing for me. Any advice?

I’ve no idea if starting a business is right for you and nor does anyone else, not even you!
So why not start one now and find out. It’s the only way you’ll ever know. Just make sure [...]



Business Ideas For 2010

January 12th, 2010 » Comments (0)

A reader asks:
Can you suggest any business ideas for 2010?

Yes, check out the business ideas section of this website, it’s full of business ideas that you can implement in 2010, or 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and almost certainly even in 2015 and beyond!
Seriously, just because it’s January and a new year has rolled around, [...]



Can You Make Money Selling Ebooks?

July 10th, 2009 » Comments (6)

A reader asks:
Can you be blunt and tell me if its possible to make some money publishing e-books? It appeals to me it could be interesting and it sounds as though it could run its self for short spells.

Yes, it’s perfectly possible to make money publishing ebooks. For example the company 37signals claims to have [...]



iPhone Business Ideas

June 25th, 2009 » Comments (1)

A reader asks:
Can you suggest and iPhone business ideas?

Which struck a chord with me as I spent a couple of days last week discussing with a friend the business opportunities presented by Apple’s iPhone. In particular we felt that the ability to rapidly reach a large number of potential buyers through Apple’s AppStore presented a [...]



The Best Business Ideas For The New Rules Of Business

June 24th, 2009 » Comments (7)

A reader asks:
How can I go about finding the best business ideas? Especially as most business ideas out there don’t fit the new rules of business.

The idea that the rules of business have changed isn’t new, it’s a popular story that the business press just loves to peddle out every few years. The reality [...]



How Much Does It Cost To Start A Business

June 23rd, 2009 » Comments (11)

A reader asks:
How much does it cost to start a business in the UK?

Unfortunately  asking "how much does it cost to start up a business" is like asking "how long is a piece of string". There is no simple, one size fits all answer. However there are a number of typical business start-up costs that [...]



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