Articles by Brian Armstrong

1) The Top 5 Ways to Effectively Market Your Small Business For Free
As a small business owner, it's easy to get caught up in the daily activities that leave you wondering "What did I get done today?" But the most successful business owners that I know spend 80% of their time on one task: bringing in new customers. Their time is too valuable to spend tinkering with the website, calling suppliers, and interviewing employees. Yours should be too. If you aren't bringing... » read more

2) Success In Business: The Three Most Dangerous Words In The English Language
I was listening to T. Harv Ecker the other day, one of my favorite authors, and he made a brilliant point that I wanted to share with you. Here's what he said: The three most dangerous words in the English language are "I know that". How many times have you heard a piece of advice that was so tried and true you barely stopped to think of it's meaning? "Do unto others as you would have them do... » read more

3) Learn How To Start An Internet Business
If you are a person who wants to know how to start an internet business then you have come to the right page. This article discusses the different points that will help you in starting an internet business. The first step that goes into an internet business is careful planning. You have to think what kind of a business you want to start. You should make your choice carefully as you will be stuck with it... » read more

4) Business Start Up: The Keys To A Successful Business Start Up
A business start up can be an extremely exciting venture. However a lot of planning and research goes into it to make it a success. However, a question arises here - how can a person start up a business without any prior experience? Well in this case you will have to take advice from people who are already experienced in the field that related to your business. In fact you can get tailor made advice... » read more

5) Small Business Start Up: Start On A Low Budget
A small budget is usually needed for a small business start up. No one can start even a small business with no money. However, if everything is planned out carefully, you will need a very moderate budget to start a small business. There are certain tips discussed below that will help solo, micro, home based or service professionals to start up a business on a low budget. Once you have decided on a... » read more

6) Ideas For Generating A Successful Home Based Business
There are thousands of websites online that promise to deliver the perfect home based business right into your lap. However when you visit these sites all that you find are schemes which say how you should buy some software in order to start your own successful business. Another fact is that most people find plenty of information available online on starting a business, however very little of the advice... » read more

7) Young Entrepreneur: The Future Looks Very Bright
Today young entrepreneurs have come a long way from delivering newspapers, walking dogs, babysitting or running lemonade stands. In fact children as small as 12 have started to run full fledged manufacturing businesses and services. Research shows that an increasing number of youngsters these days want to start and run their own business. So why does a person want to become a young entrepreneur? Well,... » read more

8) Creating The Right Plans For Starting A Small Business
Starting a small business means you should have a clearly etched out business plan. Planning ahead means there are more chances of achieving success. It ensures the growth and survival of any business. Whether a corporate house or a small business being run by an individual, a group or even a family, a business plan is the backbone of starting a small business. Various dimensions are included in a business... » read more

9) The Qualities That Define A Successful Entrepreneur
Being a successful entrepreneur means more than starting new ventures every other day. It means the right attitude towards a business and the determination and grit to achieve success. A successful entrepreneur has a strong inner drive that helps him or her to succeed. Let us take a look at the qualities that go into making a successful entrepreneur. An entrepreneur should be excited by the prospect... » read more

10) Starting A Home Business: The Danger Of Turning A Hobby Into A Business
There are several options for starting a home business. You need to figure out if there is something that you are really passionate about and want to pursue. But you have to be careful about one thing, often people start on a wrong note by mistaking creativity for passion. You might have certain creative skills. However, this does not mean that you can make a business out of it. It is true that... » read more

11) Why Tough Decisions Are a Blessing In Disguise
I have a question for you: What does it mean to be alive? Some might say, "Things that are alive can move, and things that are dead can't". Well not quite. After all, the rocks and mountains move during an earthquake, but they are certainly not alive. Others might say, "Things that are alive can think, and things that are dead can't". We're getting closer, but a tree or jellyfish doesn't have... » read more

12) How To Stay Away From Scams Regarding Work At Home Jobs
There are many work at home jobs and business opportunities available online, however most of these are scams to extract money from you. You will have to spend some time in order to find legitimate work at home jobs that will pay you on a monthly basis. There are certain points that you should keep in mind when you go about looking for perfect job. You should remember that certain work at home jobs and... » read more

13) Starting A Business Is All About Making The Correct Plans
A business can be compared to a tree. First of all a seed is planted, and then it is watered everyday for a year or so till it grows into a nice big tree with fruits and flowers. Starting a business is quite similar, however it needs more careful planning. Many people want to start a business and see it turn into a success story. In fact owning a successful business is a dream most college kids and young... » read more

14) Why The Internet Is A Good Place To Develop Small Business Ideas
Starting up your own business is quite a lucrative prospect; however you need to have small business ideas to go about it correctly. The good thing about small businesses is that they require very little capital and at the same time can have a world wide market owing to the internet. However before you start putting into practice any small business ideas that you have, it is advisable to gain more... » read more

15) How To Start A Home Business: Ideas On How To Make Your Home Business A Success
Many of us want to have our own business in the premises of our own house but very few know how to start a home business. Even if someone does know how to start one, it may be difficult to find success. Listed below are some steps that you may want to follow in order to know how to start a home business and make it a success too. Start by assessing your talents. These might be the key to comprehending... » read more

16) What You Should Know About An Internet Home Business
One important point that you should remember when you start your internet home business is that it should always be something that you truly enjoy and have fun doing. The results are always better when you transfer the fun quotient into your business opportunity. It is nice, easy and rewarding to run your own internet home business. However, the target of all internet home business is to reach the... » read more

17) Home Business Ideas: Get Your Home Business Started Today!
People usually tend to start their home ventures pretty lightly and without any concrete home business ideas and plans. And this is the primary reason that most of these businesses fail in the very year that they are launched. Many home business owners get so excited with the dream of becoming their own boss that they fail to do a reality check. Therefore, before putting into practice home business ideas,... » read more

18) Build Your Network: A Simple Way To Stay In Touch With Business And Personal Contacts
Many people know that the secret to networking is "give and you shall receive". Every time you meet someone new, ask yourself "how can I help them"? With this in mind, you can begin to develop a network of people who are interested in helping you, because you were nice enough to help them. But once you have initiated contact with a new person, how do you build that into a friendship? How do you... » read more

19) The Top 5 Mistakes Made by First Time Entrepreneurs
Most people go about starting their first business all wrong. They start with something far too difficult, which means it will never get started at all, or if they do it is likely to fail (meaning they will never start another). Probably the most universal "first business idea" that people have, is for some type of retail shop. The family owned restaurant, sandwich franchise, and corner store are all... » read more

20) Young Entrepreneur: The Top 5 Businesses To Start While Still In School
If you are still in school, there has never been a better time to become a young entrepreneur. Some people drop out of college to start their own business. But that is a risk that you don't need to take. Even Bill Gates, who famously dropped out of Harvard to start Microsoft, has publicly stated that he wouldn't recommend it to others. They don't hire college dropouts at Microsoft! Instead, why... » read more

21) Stress At Work: The Secret To Regaining Control Of Your Work Life
I read one time that stress is the result of losing control, and I really believe it. Think about the times you've been the most frustrated. Maybe it was when your boss failed to see the brilliance of an idea you had or when you weren't recognized for your contribution. Your boss was in charge and had the final say, and there was nothing you could do about it. Maybe it was when you and a family... » read more

22) A Business And Career Education, From Your Best Friends?
There are plenty of things I do to get more business and career education every day. For example, I listen to audio books while I'm driving around town, and finish a book per week that I wouldn't otherwise have time to read. I took a speed reading course, where I was able to double my reading rate in one month. And finally, I surround myself with successful people. The last one may sounds strange, so... » read more

23) Business Books: The Secret to Getting More Reading Done Every Day
Today, I'll let you in on a little secret that I use to read at least four business books every month, without taking any additional time out of my day. Every single successful person I know focuses on learning daily, and it's no accident. Top business owners know that ongoing education is an absolute necessity. I don't mean the kind of education you got in school, in those dusty old college business... » read more

24) Business Decisions: How To Make Them Quickly, Correctly, And Stress Free...
How often do you have tough business decisions to make? If you're anything like me you probably end up flip flopping back and forth all day, trying to get some more information, and generally being really stressed out. Finally, your brain just gives up and creatively comes up with a way to distract you, by filling your day with little tasks...check your email, read some articles, make some calls, etc. I... » read more