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![The key to a successful small business, especially in the startup phase, is to keep things simple and costs low. Costs don’t just mean your monetary costs, but also your time.
Many would-be small-business owners fall into the trap of trying to create the world's biggest and most robust business plan. You’re only going to need that if you’re seeking investment or financing, and even if you will be seeking either of those things down the road, I always recommend small-business owners start out with by testing their ideas first before investing lots of time and money.
Related:?Why You Must Really Know Yourself Before Starting a Business
So to get started, create your own simple, one-page business plan that is a high-level overview of the small business you’re about to start.
Define your vision. What will be the end result of your business??
Define your mission. Different to a vision, your mission should explain the reason your company exists.
Define your objectives. What are you going to do -- what are your goals -- that will lead to the accomplishment of your mission and your vision?
Outline your basic strategies. How are you going to achieve the objectives you just bulleted?
Write a simple action plan. Bullet?out the smaller task-oriented actions required to achieve the stated objectives.
That’s it. It might be longer than one page, but it will surely be more organized and shorter than a full business plan, which could take weeks to write. If you need more information on the one-page business plan, or want to write out a full-blown finance-centered business plan, you can check out the book I co-wrote with my brother that?has a robust explanation of both, Small Business, Big Vision: Lessons on How to Dominate Your Market From Self-Made Entrepreneurs Who did it Right.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBTP8ot.img?h=414&w=624&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=1083&y=620"} "Write a one-page business plan. - Shutterstock")
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![The earlier you can start planning, the better. You need time to get organized before you disconnect. If you’re a one-person show, give your clients and customers advanced notice about your upcoming absence and wrap up any pending work well ahead of time. If you have employees, let them know you’ll be taking time off early so they can get familiar with and ask questions about the processes and tasks you’ll need to be covered. Putting yourself in a time crunch ahead of your break will lead to a stressful vacation.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQpUAx.img?h=64&w=80&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=408&y=215"} "1. Start Planning Your Time Off Early - DepositPhotos.com")
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![In this Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, photo The Wright Gardner operations associate Jason Biting, right, and operations supervisor Maureen Grady prepare plants for delivery in South San Francisco, Calif. As Nick Haschka bought four small horticultural businesses over the past two years, he had to help his new employees navigate almost constant change. “They've had to get used to a new owner, new management style, and many new processes and tools,” says Haschka, owner of The Wright Gardner. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBTRLij.img?h=64&w=80&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=1236&y=367"} "In this Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, photo The Wright Gardner operations associate Jason Biting, right,... - The Associated Press")
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![Looking to start a business and refuse to be tied down to an office? Turns out you can start a company from the comfort of your own home -- or better yet, from an exotic far-flung beach -- for under $1,000.
How is that possible, you might ask? Technology. Maria Dykstra, co-founder of TreDigital, a digital growth agency based in Washington D.C., has built her company around technology and allows her employees to work remotely.
“A lot of how we work is online,” she says. “We use Google Docs, a lot. File sharing, video sharing, conferencing, emailing.”
Being comfortable with technology is incredibly important for making a digital business successful, as well as letting customers know that you are traveling.
And despite what most people think, travel can be relatively inexpensive. According to Nomad List, a website that ranks cities for digital nomad friendliness and cost, you can travel and live in some of the best cities for digital nomads at relatively low cost. For example, Bangkok will set you back?$1,479 a month;?Prague, $1,969; Budapest,?$1,579.
Technology exists to make remote working convenient, so if you want the digital-nomad lifestyle and don’t have a lot of startup cash, here are nine low-cost business ideas you can start from anywhere.
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5 tips for developing a compensation strategy for your business
USA TODAY
2:04
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3 key traits shared by the most successful business leaders
Inc.
1:14
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3 apps to help you amplify your business and your life
Entrepreneur
2:05
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Three traps for family business owners to avoid
USA TODAY
2:22
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How to find your next business idea by doing what you love
Inc.
0:55
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Why building a superior company requires hiring superior people
Entrepreneur
1:01
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The must-know tips to growing your small business
GOBankingRates
0:48
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Want to expand your small business? Ask these 5 questions first
USA TODAY
2:04
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5 simple questions to ask yourself for productive meetings
Inc.
0:54
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When your business comes up against a wall -- don't slam right into it
Entrepreneur
1:52
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How to know when to outsource
USA TODAY
2:01
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5 common business scams that could cost you millions
Inc.
1:43
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How this divorced single mom became a successful entrepreneur
GOBankingRates
1:21
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How the smartest leaders build winning teams
Inc.
1:14
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How this entrepreneur is constantly evolving in his business
Entrepreneur
1:12
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Strategies for success for new entrepreneurs
GOBankingRates
0:56
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How Buffett, Bezos and other successful founders got their start
Inc.
2:04
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5 best 401K companies perfect for small businesses
GOBankingRates
0:45
![a woman standing in front of a window: How This Divorced Single Mom Became a Successful Entrepreneur]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBLszI3.img?h=170&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=278&y=240"} "How this divorced single mom became a successful entrepreneur - Provided by Gobankingrates")
![How the smartest leaders build winning teams]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBNUJXf.img?h=170&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=600&y=245"} "How the Smartest Leaders Build Winning Teams Thumbnail")
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![How Buffett, Bezos and other successful founders got their start]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBNAXNd.img?h=170&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=593&y=301"} "How Warren Buffett, Oprah, Jeff Bezos, and Other Successful Founders Got Their Start Thumbnail")
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Small business ideas
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Small business ideas
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The top 3 mistakes that are ruining your SEO strategy
Inc.
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4 questions to ask before sending employees to conferences
The Motley Fool
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Why a stress detox is vital for an entrepreneur
Entrepreneur
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4 ways to increase employee happiness in the workplace
Inc.
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Should your business allow people to work from home?
The Motley Fool
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7 best SEO tools to help you rank higher in Google
Entrepreneur
![]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBTTw7x.img?h=64&w=85&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=572&y=209"} " - Getty Images")
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![]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBTD7yK.img?h=64&w=85&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=932&y=296"} "Why a Stress Detox Is Vital for an Entrepreneur - Peathegee Inc | Getty Images")
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![]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBTwYuJ.img?h=64&w=85&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=927&y=843"} "7 Best SEO Tools to Help You Rank Higher in Google - Ivanko_Brnjakovic | Getty Images")
Financing advice
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Financing advice
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How to start your business without any outside investment
Inc.
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This is how to bootstrap your startup
Mediafeed
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How to get early customers to finance your business
Entrepreneur
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4 financial mistakes you should never make with your startup
Inc.
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Women entrepreneurs turning to crowdfunding
AllBusiness.com
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Don't get gouged by private equity fees
Entrepreneur
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![]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBTr5Wz.img?h=64&w=85&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=307&y=265"} " - Depositphotos")
![]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBR5xEH.img?h=64&w=85&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=963&y=497"} "Selling as You Build: How to Get Early Customers to Finance Your Business - Westend61 | Getty Images")
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![]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQ7NjP.img?h=64&w=85&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=697&y=537"} "Don't Get Gouged by Private Equity Fees - LiudmylaSupynska | Getty Images")
Success stories
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Success stories
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How to make it in America(n menswear)
GQ
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This vet turned a passion for medieval combat into a business
Inc.
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Coworking franchise is winning without the WeWork-style perks
Entrepreneur
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How Jen Sincero went from $28K a year to 'making seven figures'
CNBC
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Zero to 22 million users with $0 in venture capital
Inc.
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The most successful businesses follow these 7 natural laws
Entrepreneur
![]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBTRc80.img?h=64&w=85&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=1331&y=696"} "How to Make It in America(n Menswear) - Photo Illustration by Simon Abranowicz")
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![]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQNX3w.img?h=64&w=85&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=1060&y=421"} "This Coworking-Space Franchise Is Winning Without the WeWork-style Perks - Ben Rassmussen")
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![CNBC Logo]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AAADLcm.img?h=16&w=16&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=png"})
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![]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQXQAq.img?h=64&w=85&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=903&y=693"} "Why the Most Successful Businesses Follow These 7 Natural Laws - Ruben Earth | Getty Images")
At Work
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At Work
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Your workplace is toxic if these 6 things are happening
Inc.
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It's been 11 years since 'The 4-Hour Workweek' — are we any closer to achieveing it?
GOBankingRates
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Want a promotion? Do these 25 things now
The Motley Fool
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How to find out your co-workers' salaries without making waves
GOBankingRates
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Why your desk job is so exhausting
Vox.com
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How to break up with a bad job – and get over it
US News & World Report - Money
![Office buildings in the night]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBTW0k9.img?h=64&w=85&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "Office buildings in the night - Getty Images")
![In 2007, Tim Ferriss published “The 4-Hour Workweek,” which promised that anyone could “escape 9-to-5, live anywhere and join the New Rich”?if they followed the guidelines outlined in the book. “The 4-Hour Workweek” went on to become a No. 1 New York Times best-seller published in 35 different countries.
But since 2007, the economy has made a 180-degree turnaround, with banks failing, retirement funds shrinking and many Americans losing their jobs. So, how do the book’s money lessons stand the test of time?]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBTWcDY.img?h=64&w=85&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "It’s Been 11 Years Since ‘The 4-Hour Workweek’ — Are We Any Closer to Achieving It? - By GaudiLab / Shutterstock.com")
![Before you bring anyone else into your quest for a promotion, it's important to do a self evaluation. Would you promote yourself? Are you really the best person for the job? Take an honest look at yourself to gauge where you stand.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBTx3jm.img?h=64&w=85&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=1263&y=1174"} "Look in the mirror - Getty Images")
![Before you approach a boss or manager to ask for a raise, it’s important to plan out what you’re going to say and make a strong case for why you deserve more money. But how much money should you ask for?
One of the best ways to know exactly how much your position is worth is to find out how much co-workers in the same position make.?Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tweeted on Jan. 30 that workplaces should disclose all employee salaries as a way to make sure that men and women are paid equally. But that’s not a widespread policy right now among companies, and asking your colleagues flat out how much they get paid can be risky — both socially and professionally. Here’s how to do it without jeopardizing your own chance at a raise.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBTCIbO.img?h=64&w=85&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=869&y=381"} "How to Find Out Your Co-Workers’ Salaries Without Making Waves - GaudiLab / Shutterstock.com")
![Getty]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBTtQHV.img?h=64&w=85&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "Getty - Getty")
![Vox.com Logo]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BB2bztB.img?h=16&w=16&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=png"})
![]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBJSFzc.img?h=64&w=85&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=2253&y=877"} "Wealth tax - Getty")
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Leadership
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Investing In Your Employees Is the Smartest Business Decision You Can Make
Entrepreneur
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Stars of ‘Shark Tank’ Share 47 Lessons for Small Business Owners
GOBankingRates
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3 Things Companies Do to Build an Exceptional Culture
Inc.
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Why Every Entrepreneur Should Be a Servant Leader
Entrepreneur
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A retired Navy SEAL commander explains what mutiny taught him about real leadership, why SEAL training is no big deal, and why he still chooses to wake up at 4:30 a.m. every day
Business Insider
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5 Ways to Ensure the Smartest People at Your Company Get Heard, Not the Loudest
Inc.
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How to Help a Struggling Employee Get Back on Track
Entrepreneur
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18 Newsletters That Will Make You a Better Entrepreneur
AllBusiness.com
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How to Get Every Employee on Board With Your Company Goals in 4 Simple Steps
Inc.
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Become a Better Leader by Improving Self-Awareness
Lifehacker
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This Important Leadership Skill Isn't Hard to Master, But Most Don't Do It
Entrepreneur
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The Number-One Way To Improve Employee Engagement Today
Inc.
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Leaders, Here’s How to Break Out of the Prisons Called ‘Worry’ and ‘Fear’
AllBusiness.com
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5 Daily Habits You Must Shake Off To Be a Better Leader
Inc.
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These 4 Leadership Styles Crush Enthusiasm at Work
US News & World Report - Money
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Work-Life Balance Is Simple. To Succeed at Work, Get a Life.
Entrepreneur
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Does A Great Leader Spy on Employees?
Inc.
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Leading your company forward in these tumultuous times
Entrepreneur
![photographer]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AAzkRqh.img?h=240&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=697&y=317","size1rowsize2column":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AAzkRqh.img?h=64&w=85&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=697&y=317","size1rowsize3column":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AAzkRqh.img?h=64&w=85&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=697&y=317","size1rowsize4column":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AAzkRqh.img?h=64&w=85&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=697&y=317"} "photographer - Alison Buck | Getty Images")
![Reality show "Shark Tank" has been bringing the American dream to the airwaves since 2009. Self-made moguls Barbara Corcoran, Mark Cuban, Lori Greiner, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John and Kevin O'Leary — known as the "Sharks" — listen to pitches from entrepreneurs seeking investment help to get their companies off the ground. The Emmy-winning show was recently renewed for a 10th season.In addition to cash, the Sharks dole out valuable business advice to the entrepreneurs who appear on the show, as well as the ones watching from home. GOBankingRates consulted a variety of sources, including the TV show, previously published articles and exclusive interviews, to identify the best words of wisdom from the "Shark Tank" stars.Click through to read about "Shark Tank" tips on how to be successful in business.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AAx6wcx.img?h=64&w=85&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=1000&y=275"} "Reality show \"Shark Tank\" has been bringing the American dream to the airwaves since 2009. Self-made... - Patrick Ecclesine / ABC")
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![Net worth: $1 billion
Sara Blakely launched her now-iconic shapewear company Spanx when she was 29. The next year, in 2001, she managed to snag a contract with home shopping network QVC — right after she turned 30. During that first year of business, Neiman Marcus jumped on the Spanx train by placing a major order. Oprah also showed the product some love by deeming it good enough to make her “favorite things” list. In the years following her initial success, Blakely rolled out additions to her Spanx product line including bras, panties and jeans.
In 2012, Blakely graced the cover of Forbes magazine as the world’s youngest self-made female billionaire. Her story is one legendary way people have struck it rich.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQw3pV.img?h=240&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=905&y=428","size1rowsize2column":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQw3pV.img?h=64&w=85&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=905&y=428","size1rowsize3column":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQw3pV.img?h=64&w=85&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=905&y=428","size1rowsize4column":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQw3pV.img?h=64&w=85&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=905&y=428"} "Sara Blakely - Gilbert Flores/Variety/REX / Shutterstock.com")
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![Your budget as a small business owner may not always have room for advertising, but you still need a strategy for building brand awareness with potential customers. Thanks to online resources and digital tools, there are plenty of ways to advertise your business without spending a single dollar. And don’t worry, you’re not alone in looking for low-cost marketing hacks — 42% of small businesses invested only 3% or less in marketing last year, according to small business software company Wasp Barcode Technologies. Here are 10 options to get you started.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBT9mo3.img?h=64&w=85&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=576&y=157"} "Build customer awareness without breaking the bank - DepositPhotos.com")
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![Whether in New York, Miami, or Detroit, consumers can always count on familiar options, be it fast food chains, casual dining, ice cream shops, fitness studios, or even hair salons. It is for this reason that rather than open up an independent establishment, tens of thousands of entrepreneurs instead choose the franchise option.
In exchange for an initial fee and ongoing royalties, franchisees effectively buy the rights to operate a franchisor’s business. They also receive training, support, and additional services from their parent company. Franchise-driven employment, according to the International Franchise Association, grew by 3.7% in 2018, compared to U.S. total nonfarm employment growth of 1.9%. The IFA estimates that at the end of 2018, there were 760,000 franchised locations across the country.
Some franchise chains have been extremely successful in the past few years. A few of these success stories are new to franchising, while others opened their first franchise years ago. According to data collected by Entrepreneur Magazine, there are 20 businesses that expanded the number of their U.S.-based franchised locations by over 50% in just the last five years. Several companies have added hundreds of franchises in just a few years.
Every franchising agreement is different, and the potential for success for franchisees depends on their initial startup investment and later fees, the support they receive from their franchisor, brand strength, and the financial stability of their parent company.
To determine the hottest franchises in America, 24/7 Wall St. ranked businesses based on franchise establishment growth in the United States from 2013 to 2018 with data from Entrepreneur magazine. Only companies included in Entrepreneur’s 40th annual Franchise 500 ranking with at least 500 U.S. franchise establishments were considered.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBTvZOc.img?h=64&w=85&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=757&y=155"} "Hottest Businesses to Franchise in America - Andrew H. Walker / Getty Images")
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![Night owls are living in a world designed for early birds. Growing up, many of us are preached to about the importance of going to bed on time and rising early to get the day started off on the right foot.?School tardiness usually comes with a demerit, and the same consequences often exist in adulthood.?Therefore, staying up late isn’t typically conducive to success. And there are plenty of famous and successful morning people?to help back up this claim.
But contrary to what some might think, many self-professed night owls have managed to find success in business and life, too.
Take, for example, the mayor of New York City, Bill DeBlasio. In 2013, the mayor of the city that never sleeps admitted he’s more of a night owl. “I am not a morning person,” DeBlasio said. In another instance, DeBlasio doubled down and said that?“we should reorient our society [to] staying up late …”
For anyone who doesn’t consider themselves?an early bird, consider some of these?life-changing career tips to take your?work to the next level.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBTwyNb.img?h=64&w=85&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "Not an Early Bird? Here’s How to Win in Business Anyway - YakobchukOlena / Getty Images/iStockphoto")
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![It seems like every day we hear news of a well-known company experiencing a data breach. Companies like Yahoo, Target, and Marriott have all dealt with having their users’ private information – user ID, password, and more – stolen by cyberattackers.These attacks caused so much damage in large part because most companies do not have their main focus on practicing reasonable cybersecurity. The ability to prevent these attacks – or at least minimize the extensive damage through effective detection, response, and recovery capabilities – starts with a Cyber Risk Management Game Plan.The first phase of assembling that game plan is measuring and scoring your company’s current cyber risks. Your company will encounter unlimited risks, but your resources to manage those risks are limited, so you need a strict method of prioritization.Here are the eight steps to discovering your top cybersecurity risks.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBTezpA.img?h=64&w=85&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "Cyber attacks are preventable - Depositphotos")
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![It’s hard to believe that I just passed eight years as an entrepreneur. As we’ve grown at?Content Marketing Institute, I’ve leaned on many critical resources, and I keep them pinned to my office wall—such as?Mark Fletcher’s?15 Startup Commandments,?Dharmesh Shah’s?Startup Triplets?and?Fast Company’s?10 Common Mistakes Startups Make.Although it’s hard to clearly identify what success factors have been the most critical during our journey on “the road less traveled,” here are the ones that I believe have made the most impact on me, our company, our amazing employees and — most of all — our valued customers.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBSn5RE.img?h=64&w=85&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=474&y=239"} "How to succeed in business ... by trying - DepositPhotos.com")
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![Entrepreneurs looking for a place to base their operations can take their pick from cities across the country that are business friendly and affordable at the same time. A recent study from WalletHub ranked the best cities to start a business based on 19 key metrics across three categories: business environment, access to resources, and business cost. Cheapism used that study and weeded out any cities with a cost of living greater than 5 percent above the national average. Finally, Cheapism conducted its own research to tell ambitious entrepreneurs more about what they can expect to find if they do ever decide to set up shop in any of these business-friendly hotspots.
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