Startup: Following through on plan helped Lano Co.’s owner to
Kansas City Star - What worked in starting your own business? “It was a lot of hard work and a lot of money — an unbelievable amount of money. The biggest thing was to stick with my plan and follow through on it.” What is your best advice for others hoping to

Start a business that you’re great at
Miami Herald - Starting your own business is usually the riskiest option because everything is new. No one will know you and you will have no customer base. Buying is normally less risky because the business will have customers and a proven track record. Franchising

‘Skills Shortage’ Debate Misses the Point
Tech Dirt - If you want to see the situation first-hand try starting your own business and interviewing from the existing labor pool. The current lot should not be programming a VCR or Tivo, let alone work a programming

editor’s blog
startups.co.uk - What’s your motivation for starting your own business? Hands up who wants to be their own boss; reaping the rewards for your hard work instead of watching it go into someone else’s pocket? Hands up who wants a better work/life balance and

Where to serve after the service
Tacoma News Tribune - The program also offers advanced training and specialty workshops on finding a job with the state, starting your own business and contracting with the government. “These guys have great skills; they’ve got things employers are just begging for

Flights to floors
Colorado Springs Gazette - Now that was frightening. “It was a scary prospect, don’t get me wrong,” he said. “After 20 years, walking out into the unknown and starting your own business is a big step.” But being in business had long been a dream for Yates, 42. This

Calendar: Coming up this week
San Antonio Express News - CALENDAR Web Posted: 12/12/2007 09:01 PM CST San Antonio Express-News Today Seminar Small Business Administration, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., SBA District Office, 17319 San Pedro Ave., Suite 200. ‘Starting Your Own Business‘ will discuss business