Constructing Your Business A Blueprint For Success

Constructing Your Business - A Blue Print for Success M. Ron Eslinger, Captain, United States Navy Nurse Corps Retired I built a number of businesses and corporations during my lifetime and continue as founder and President of the American Association of Moderate Sedation Nurses, Healthy Visions a Training Company and MyCEcredit is an online continuing education company for nurses. My intent is to share with you what I learned starting in 1979 until today 2020 the essentials of constructing a business.The Foundation - Like building a home, a business needs a strong and sturdy foundation. In the business world, the foundation is the business owner. Many entrepreneurs start out thinking that because they love what they do and are proficient in their industry, that they will make a successful business owner. That is partly true. But that is just the beginning. Some professionals think that if they owned their own business, they'd make more money, have more freedom for creativity, more control over situations, and more security with regards to staying employed. There are many factors to consider when deciding to open your own business. The risk of losing money and personal assets, working longer hours than they initially thought necessary, the pressure to keep the business profitable, lack of a steady paycheck, abiding by governmental laws and regulations, and the tremendous amount of stress that comes with a new venture. The Framework - Just as important as constructing a solid foundation on which to build, the framing of your business needs to be solid, able to support growth and weather economic climate changes. Setting goals and drafting a plan is the framework of your business.Goals and goal setting are integral parts of each aspect of your business startup. You were asked questions in Chapter One to help you determine if you are prepared to start a business and know the type of business you are considering. There are six aspects of goal setting listed to help you develop a business plan based on:1.Your buy-in, also holds true when building a business. As an owner, your time, energy, resources and experience are limited. If you find it difficult to sub-out or delegate responsibilities, it's time to rethink that strategy. 2.Your expected reward 3.How you imagine yourself in business 4.How you think others see your business 5.How you overcome obstacles and temptations 6. Success is reaching your goal.The Roofing - The best protection a home has from uncertain weather is the roof. For a business, the roof is finances. How much money will your business need at start-up and to operate for three to six months? As a business owner, can you continue your financial obligations even if no income is available? How much money do you have available for an initial investment? What do you have to invest? The best time to look for funds is prior to opening for business. The first step is to determine how much money you as the business owner must use as an initial investment. As a service business, less start-up capital is required. Here are a few suggestions to keeping start-up costs low and using what is available to you as a business owner.The Walls - As they say in real estate circles, "location, location, location." That too is the best advice for starting a new business. Your location is an extension of your business and service. People do judge a book by its cover so keep that in mind when selecting a location. Your choices may be Home - Based, Subletting, Leasing, or Buying a complementary care office should offer their clients easy accessibility (with pain management and handicapped clients) and a level of quiet and comfort."He who has not first laid his foundations may be able with great ability to lay them afterward, but they will be laid with trouble to the architect and danger to the building."

Business startup advice from the former president of the Ewing Marion Kaufmann Foundation and cofounder of Global Entrepreneurship Week and StartUp America, this “thoughtful study of ‘how businesses really start, grow, and prosper’...dispels quite a few business myths along the way” (Publishers Weekly). Carl Schramm, the man described by The Economist as “The Evangelist of Entrepreneurship,” has written a myth-busting guide packed with tools and techniques to help you get your big idea off the ground. Schramm believes that entrepreneurship has been misrepresented by the media, business books, university programs, and MBA courses. For example, despite the emphasis on the business plan in most business schools, some of the most successful companies in history—Apple, Microsoft, Google, Facebook, and hundreds of others—achieved success before they ever had a business plan. Burn the Business Plan punctures the myth of the cool, tech-savvy twenty-something entrepreneur with nothing to lose and venture capital to burn. In fact most people who start businesses are juggling careers and mortgages just like you. The average entrepreneur is actually thirty-nine years old, and the success rate of entrepreneurs over forty is five times higher than that of those under age thirty. Entrepreneurs who come out of the corporate world often have discovered a need for a product or service and have valuable contacts to help them get started. Filled with stories of successful entrepreneurs who drew on real-life experience rather than academic coursework, Burn the Business Plan is the guide to starting and running a business that will actually work for the rest of us.

Start Your Own Business and Make Huge Profits! Is this the right time to create a new business? Absolutely! With this Expanded Second Edition of Small Business: Blueprint on How to Start and Build a Successful Business from Scratch - Startup, Entrepreneur, and Business Ideas, you'll learn to take advantage of today's low startup costs, new growth in technology, and high levels of support. With the business philosophies in this essential book, you'll be ready for the big time! Read this book right away and learn the latest trends and niches to exploit! Small Business teaches you to define success, test your ideas, and show yourself to your customers. You'll learn how to set up a landing page, conduct market analyses, create customer profiles, and understand the requirements of your business. You'll find out how to get investors and startup capital, identify your target audience, and connect with consumers with today's hottest technologies and social media platforms. This book even includes the 10 Step Guide to Starting Your Very Own Business! and powerful product recommendations for smart entrepreneurs. Don't wait - read Small Business: Blueprint on How to Start and Build a Successful Business from Scratch - Startup, Entrepreneur, and Business Ideas today! You'll be so glad you did!

Essential reading for any would-be entrepreneur Blueprint to Business is the ultimate guide to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Bestselling author and CEO Mike Alden puts aside the rainbows and sunshine, gets real about what it takes to 'make it,' and gives you the real-world guidance you need to hear. Through anecdotes and advice, he shares his experiences along with those of other top founders and entrepreneurs to give you a realistic picture of what it takes to build a business. It's a bit of tough love, a healthy dose of reality, and a tremendously motivating guide to striking out on your own; from motivation and commitment to business licenses and the IRS, this guide is your personal handbook for the biggest adventure of your career. So you want to start a business: how much are you willing to commit in terms of time, money, and energy? How do you plan to bring in customers? What will set you apart from the crowd? What will convince clients to come to you rather than your competitor with an established track record? These questions must be answered before you even begin planning—and then, you have to make that canyon-sized leap from planning to doing. This book guides you through the early stages with practical advice from a real-world perspective. Turn 'dreams' into goals, and goals into reality Discover just what it takes to build a successful business Dig into the paperwork and legal/regulatory requirements Adjust your expectations to reflect your abilities and willingness to commit Starting a business could be the best thing you've ever done—or it could be the worst. Mitigate the risk by setting yourself up for success from the very beginning with the invaluable advice in Blueprint to Business. Praise for Blueprint to Business "I've had the opportunity to work directly with Michael Alden on his children's book. His business know how and ability to get things done is unparalleled.” —Naren Aryal, CEO Mascot Books. "As an entrepreneur and author myself, I would recommend Blueprint to Business to anyone who is in business or looking to start a company. Michael Alden's no nonsense approach is much needed for anyone who wants the real truth about the life of an entrepreneur." —Ken Kupchik, author of The Sales Survival Handbook Cold Calls, Commissions, and Caffeine Addiction The Real Truth About Life in Sales "Michael Alden's story is truly inspirational. He has seen some extremely difficult times and has overcome extraordinary odds along his journey. He harnessed what he learned even as a young child to achieve great business success. The lessons in Blueprint to Business not only help those in business but it is for anyone who wants more out of life.” —June Archer, author of YES! Every day can be a good day: The Keys to success that lead to an Amazing life “As a young entrepreneur, I have found that truly successful people help and teach others. Michael Alden has taken the time to help me with my business and my book. His experience is undeniable and I would recommend Blueprint to Business to any entrepreneur who wants to learn from someone who has done great things and continues to.” —Casey Adams, social media influencer and author of Rise of The Young: How To Turn Your Negative Situation Into A Positive Outcome, and Build A Successful Personal Brand “Being an entrepreneur has its challenges. Michael Alden shares his business experiences to help others succeed. His advice and enthusiasm is directed towards teaching and leading through example. If you are looking to succeed in business this book is a must read!" —Christopher J. Wirth, entrepreneur, speaker, trainer, coach and host of the No Quit Living Podcast “I’ve known Mike for over ten years. I have had the opportunity to work very closely with him on dozens of transactions. His ability to get things done and work through obstacles is second to none. When most people would give up, Mike figures out a way to get things done.” —Jim Shriner, television personality and author of Live Disease Free Naturally.

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Secrets to Writing a Successful Business Plan: A Pro Shares a Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Plan that Gets Results by Hal Shelton will open your eyes to insider tips, hints, and techniques for creating a winning business plan and attaining funding. This second edition maintains the original laser focus on writing the plan. It also adds much material on the vibrant crowdfunding platforms as well as providing a new section on issues faced by early stage companies. Nearly 50 percent of new businesses fail within five years. A well-thought-out business plan can dramatically turn the odds in your favor. With this easy-to-follow guide, you will (1) Discover why you need a business plan and the best style for you, (2) Receive step-by-step guidance for creating each section of your plan, (3) Get proven strategies for obtaining bank loans and attracting investors, (4) Spend less time writing your plan and more time setting up your business, and (5) Learn how to create a business plan for a nonprofit This book is for entrepreneurs who are thinking of starting a small business or nonprofit, and for small business owners who want to grow an existing business or solve an operating problem. This book will also help if you are looking for assurance that you are headed in the right direction, seeking help with a section of your business plan that you do not understand, feeling that a section of your business plan is not robust enough and want pointers, or wanting to learn where and how to apply for funding. Entrepreneurs should always surround themselves with mentors and advisors, so you will also find ideas on where to find these valuable resources. The Secrets to Writing a Successful Business Plan is packed with actionable advice and real-life examples from Shelton's experience as a senior executive, SCORE small business mentor, and angel investor.