Tag Archives: Community Futures

Angels

Posted on July 22, 2019 by laurencerumming

There are hundreds, probably thousands of good business ideas out there.  Some totally new, some because the community has grown into them.  Many, if not most, have the same challenge … adequate funding. Not all entrepreneurs, especially the younger ones, … Continue reading →

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Why Start a Business?

Posted on July 15, 2019 by laurencerumming

Central Vancouver Island has a few thousand businesses.  Some do well, others survive.  If you asked all of them why they started the business, you may be surprised at the myriad of answers that you hear. Some start it for … Continue reading →

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Starting Off on the Right Foot

Posted on April 29, 2019 by laurencerumming

I guess there is such a thing as falling into a business, after all, people do fall into jobs.  It does get a little more complicated when it is a business.  If one wants the business to succeed there are … Continue reading →

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The Network

Posted on April 8, 2019 by laurencerumming

Whether you are in business, starting a business, or looking for employment, you need a network. If you are in business, you need a network that will tell you what competitors have emerged from the woodwork and what they are … Continue reading →

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Entrepreneurship

Posted on January 7, 2019 by laurencerumming

You have an idea.  You envision a need.  What more do you need in order to become a successful entrepreneur? The idea or ‘spark’ is important and usually begins with the identification of an opportunity or need.  For many entrepreneurs … Continue reading →

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What will it take?

Posted on January 8, 2018 by laurencerumming

Working with entrepreneurs is fascinating!  Some have had an idea percolating for years before they decide to put it into action.  Others have so many ideas and no focus that allows them to start.  Some don’t know they have an … Continue reading →

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Fail to Plan – Plan to Fail

Posted on May 1, 2017 by laurencerumming

Many of us dream about being independent, having our own business and being in charge.  Sometimes it is because we think we can do it better.  We might want flexibility in our work day. There might be an opportunity to … Continue reading →

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Meet the Players

Posted on January 16, 2017 by laurencerumming

If starting a business or maintaining an existing one, you need to network.  How large or broad that network is depends on the business and you market area.  Businesses sometimes only feel they need to network with their customers or … Continue reading →

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Characteristics of an Entrepreneur

Posted on April 20, 2015 by laurencerumming

So you want to be self-employed. The following are some of the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs. Observation: Entrepreneurs see an opportunity or need for their product or service. They are familiar with their market area and their target market. Community … Continue reading →

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