Business ownership and adequate sleep do NOT go hand-in-hand, at least not for most people. Entrepreneurs spend most nights wide awake and worried with their minds racing, contemplating the many issues facing their businesses. Because of the current economic slump, small business owners are beginning to work even longer hours and worry more, according to a recent NFIB poll , which makes sleep deprivation all the more prevalent.
There are many entrepreneurs out there who like to boast about the minimal amount of sleep they need each night, but for the vast majority of people, research shows that seven to eight hours of sleep is optimal. Those who don’t get it tend to operate at a disadvantage.
This is all pretty widely-known, but what I found kind of interesting the other day is that 84 percent of entrepreneurs say they have developed business ideas or solved business-related problems WHILE they were sleeping, not as they lay awake in bed at night, according to the Wall Street J...
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How to finance a startupFrom: startup.partnerup.com
Post Date: 2008-03-10 13:41:26
No matter the size of the venture, all startups need one very important ingredient to start, succeed and ultimately survive–money. Some startups get it from venture capitalists or angel investors. Some lucky ventures are even built with small-business loans and grants. But if you’re panicking because you’re not getting the financing you need from these sources, relax and follow in the footsteps of successful startups like Dell Inc. or Craigslist Inc.
The founders of these famous com...
more How to do market researchFrom: startup.partnerup.com
Post Date: 2008-03-25 12:42:22
Editor’s Note: This post is the first in a new series that we’re doing which will contain helpful tips and advice for starting a business. Also, you can look forward to us updating the StartUp Blog a lot more often. If you have ideas for topics that you’d like to see us cover, please drop us an e-mail at startupblog@partnerup.com
How to do market research
Great ideas are left by the wayside everyday because people aren’t sure if their ideas are worth the risk. The...
more How To Name Your Company / Company Naming TipsFrom: startup.partnerup.com
Post Date: 2008-04-01 11:31:56
Writing a business plan can seem like a piece-of-cake compared to the tedious task of creating a company name. It seems like such a trivial component, but so much of a company’s success rides on its name. Starting a business with a weak company name is kind of like driving a car — without an engine, it probably isn’t going to go anywher.
But don’t fret; PartnerUp has put together an A-to-Z guide to deciding on a stellar company name. Bear in mind the following tips and you should ...
more Branding for Startups and Small BusinessesFrom: startup.partnerup.com
Post Date: 2008-04-08 18:04:17
How to Create a Successful Brand
Creating your company’s brand is one of the most important things that you’ll do as a business owner. Whether you’re starting a new company, or expanding an existing small business, having a strong brand that represents what you do, conveys a professional and stable image, and builds a relationship with your target audience is essential to the success of your company.
When most people think of branding, they think of customers, but they f...
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