I had always thought that the word “entrepreneur” sounded so glamorous. The truth is that you are “it”, from key decision maker and strategist to garlic peeler. When people ask me what my position is in my company I laugh – I’m the CEO and the cleaner.
Posts Tagged ‘entrepreneurship’
Marcela’s story continues… Off to the bank
Posted in Life as an SME, tagged bank, entrepreneurship, Finance, machinery, salary, staff on 22 February, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Primary market research vs. Secondary market research: a comparative analysis
Posted in Business Plan, Marketing, You and your idea, tagged business ideas, Business Plan, business startup, entrepreneurship, Market research, primary market research, quantitative market research, secondary market research, starting a business, what business startups need to know on 3 December, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Market research is an essential part of any business plan, whether a fledgling business or a multinational organisation. Knowing that there is a sustainable market for your product and understanding what your audience expects from you is vital to a successful business launch.
Test your Target Market before Starting your Business
Posted in Advice for your business, Business Plan, Ideas, Marketing, You and your idea, tagged business start-ups, entrepreneurship, Market research, online market research, pre start-ups, primary market research, Start a business on 28 August, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Researching a business’ market has never been more important. Primary market research gives you a better and more precise idea about your market. It gives you precise feedback about your precise project on your precise market. Online market research eliminate costs involved with face-to-face, postal and telephone data collection and is now affordable for start-ups and not only limited to major groups.
Risk, uncertainty and business
Posted in Life as an SME, Random thoughts, tagged entrepreneurship, risk, uncertainty on 14 December, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
You know how we are all meant to be downloading MP3 podcasts and time-shifting while going to the gym? Well, I did that today — and was inspired! I listened to a TIMESONLINE podcast of Ronald Cohen, author of The Second Bounce of the Ball, while cycling through the fragrant streets of south Bristol. Mr [...]