Simple: Not complex or complicated; free from guile or vanity
What does it mean to run a business simply and how can you do it?
When starting your own small business the most important outcome is that your business will thrive for many years to come. In order to do that your business must be based upon honest concepts. To do this there are some key ingredients that are needed:
Economic history in Canada started with the First Nations and continued with those that came to this country from Europe. At that time goods were transported by canoe throughout the rivers and lakes. In central Canada most trading and bartering, which is how small business came about, revolved around the fur trade. Pelts were most often traded to the Europeans for guns and luxury items. Though to this day, the sale of fur is still going strong in Canada, political controversy has caused great losses as those around the world react with distaste to the slaughter of animals for their pelts. Were they to live in a climate as cold as Canada’s was at that time, and still is in some areas today, their opinion may be different.
Business basics: understanding business methods, marketing and bookkeeping
Motivation and ambition. The desire to get ahead and to bring others with you at the same time.
Goal setting, while first knowing exactly where you want to be at a future date.
From the Evening Gazette, a new business that investigates ghosts, ghouls and other night crawlers. A group of friends have decided to ramp up their hobby into a new profession: paranormal investigators.
As the number of new start ups decreases and less people jump at the idea of becoming an entrepreneur, one fact stands out above all the rest. There are so many choices to make when starting a new business, that most give up before they even get started.
Many seem to be confused when it comes to the necessary steps to take when starting a new business. There are three basic premises which need to be covered by any new entrepreneur and none of the three has anything to do with financing or a business plan.
Where did they go? Those dreary office walls that you had to face every morning are gone! You have decided to make the large (and sometimes scary step) to ditch the cubicle and go virtual.
It’s not as easy as simply having a great WIFI connection, laptop and blackberry. It takes a bit of self restraint to settle into a productive and profitable routine. You will be drawn to the thought of working in comfy pyjamas and bunny slippers…don’t! Regardless of where you are working, you are still working.
 |
 |
