Friday, May 18, 2012

Skyline photo by Andy Snow

South Park Tavern – An Entrepreneur Success Story

South Park Tavern SPT

Previously, I wrote an article about starting a business with little capital and smart business plan.  Here is a great case study: Bill Daniels has been in the pizza business for a number of years.  He has a degree from Wright State University and the business savvy and technical knowledge of the food (pizza) industry. … (continue…)

Best Source of Startup Capital – Customers!

Startup Capital

The single biggest problem for startup businesses is the lack of startup capital.  It is very challenging to start a business with few resources.  Many experts state that under-capitalization of a business is one of the large reasons for failure. I started my business with $500.  How did I do that?  First, I prepared for… (continue…)

Entrepreneurs Start with a Customer

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I am often asked about resources to start a business.  Too often the startup entrepreneur is asking the wrong questions and looking at the wrong issues.  Before starting a business, a prospective entrepreneur must answer the marketing questions. The most important issue around starting a business is the customer.  Let me say this again: THE… (continue…)

Where Are All of the Entrepreneurs?

Entrepreneur

I keep asking myself this question.  If we want to make Dayton spectacular, entrepreneurs are the key.  But where are they?  I can’t find as many as I would like.  What is holding people back? I am approached by numerous “wannabe” entrepreneurs.  I am dismayed however that the vast majority will remain “wannabes” instead of… (continue…)