Buy One, Give One and the Evolution of Social Entrepreneurship

The original idea behind the Buy One, Give One business model was to marry a commercial endeavor with social value. When a consumer purchased a product or service, the same product or service would be given by the company to an individual in need. This appealed to consumers because they could feel charitable just by […]

Why Using the Right Furniture in Your Office is Important

Using the right furniture in your office is important; not just because it looks good when customers walk in but for other reasons such as being comfortable and accessible for your employees and customers. Everyone likes walking into an office that is clean, neat, orderly and an office that has an attractive and comfortable appearance. […]

Quick & Efficient Business Valuation Techniques Every Entrepreneur Should Know

The language of business is largely couched in advertising, which makes it easier for a business owner to inflate the worth of her business when trying to sell it. Successful entrepreneurs, however, do not rely on advertising, and instead turn to tried-and-true business valuation methods to assess true worth. When employed correctly, these robustly revealing […]

Important Considerations When Setting Up Your eCommerce Business

So you’re about to take the plunge into business entrepreneurship for the first time, and as I am sure you have realized, there are ever changing considerations that need to be taken into account. For an eCommerce business (electronic commerce) in particular, where you have the opportunity to open 24/7 with no need for a […]

Intellectual Property: Can You Patent an Idea?

  Applying for a patent to protect a physical design or item is a necessary part of innovation. What many creators don’t realize is that the same intellectual property rights cannot be applied to ideas. Legally, there is no claim to an idea that is not clearly defined. A general plan or notion without some […]