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Friday, March 23, 2012

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Friday, March 16, 2012

Sheffield Says: Question of the Week: Do You Run Your Own Business?

Question of the Week: Do You Run Your Own Business?

Posted: 16 Mar 2012 07:30 AM PDT

Welcome to this week’s installment of the Sheffield Says Question of the Week. Each week we’ll ask readers a question pertinent to being creative, earning a living, do-it-yourself projects, and much, much more. We’re excited to hear what you have to say!

Last week’s question was, what Sheffield School field of study are you most interested in?

This week, we want to know whether or not you run your own business. There are many people who are interested in Interior Design, Jewelry Design, and Wedding Planning for personal reasons and hobbies, but we know there are also many of you out there with a goal of starting a business in one of these fields. And we want to know, who is already there.

Share your answer below, and don’t be afraid to use the comments to tell us why you’re interested in that field!

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Know Your Limits When Starting A New Business

A recession is a great time to start a new business. Assets are cheap, labour is available, and if you can make it in a recession, your chances of survival are much higher than average. Having a great idea or spotting an acquisition bargain is a long way from getting a business out of the zero zone and into profits though. Some folk get so fired up about their new idea that they forget to check the limiting factors. This post looks at some of the classic mistakes that start-up enthusiasts are...