Category: Bruce’s Business Insights

About the Author: Bruce Violette is passionate about empowering others to succeed! Bruce offers expert insights and personalized support throughout the new business start-up journey. Connect with Bruce Violette to learn more about how to start your new business without all the pain, hassles, and unneeded expense of going it alone!   Software Developer / Read more

Starting a home-based business can be a great way to earn income with flexibility and low overhead. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get started: 1. Assess Your Skills and Interests Start by identifying what you’re good at and what you enjoy. Common home-based business categories include: Freelancing (writing, graphic design, web development) Online retail Read more

Established Brand Recognition You benefit from the credibility, reputation, and customer loyalty of an already-known brand, which can reduce the time it takes to turn a profit. Proven Business Model The franchise already has tested systems and procedures, making your operations more efficient and lowering the risk of failure. Training and Support Franchisors often provide Read more

Myth 1: I’ll only be successful if I find the right business. Many of us define “right” as what we’re already good at. But don’t limit yourself. Define your transferable skills from the corporate world: delegation, management, marketing, etc. If you had them in one type of business, you can easily use them in another. Read more