Who is the most important person involved in staging a global economic comeback? The current President of the United States? Whoever the next President is? The Fed Chairman? The U.S. Treasury Secretary? No. The most important person for the future of the United States and global economy is YOU—the entrepreneur. You have heard the statistics before, but they are worth repeating as it shows you the tremendous power and burden YOU have for making an economic recovery possible. U.S. Small Business Administration reports that, small businesses are responsible for 58% of all jobs and half of the total GDP. 64% of all new jobs were created solely by small businesses over the past 19 years. Small businesses: • Represent 99.7% of all employer firms • Employ more than 50% the private-sector employees • Pay 44% of the total U.S. private payroll • Have generated more than 64% of all new jobs during the past 15 years • And create more than 50% the private gross domestic product *statistics from U.S. Small Business Administration Carl Schramm, president of the Kauffman Foundation says this, "Entrepreneurs, people who now create more than half the new jobs in America,are defining the new economy, not just here, but around the world. We could call the current era the age of entrepreneurial capitalism" This new era is changing the face of what we think of as the entrepreneur as well. Entrepreneurs over the next decade will be far more diverse than their predecessors in age, origin and gender. If you are in the business of recruiting or selling to entrepreneurs this is very important information for you. Traditionally entrepreneurs came predominantly out of the... CLICK HERE TO READ REST OF POST

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It’s another Expert Briefs, where I ask really smart business owners to answer your burning questions. If you’ve missed past Expert Briefs, you can click on the undies to see them all –> The question for this week is about outsourcing. I got this from a friend on Instant Messenger. I’ll have to reword it [...]

What drives your results? Could it be how well you market or how great your products or services perform? The answer may surprise you. Watch this next video to find out how to enhance your results by looking behind the scenes at your values, beliefs and habits. Post from: SUCCESS magazine Blog People who read this also read...Video: Assaraf on Crafting Your Marketing Message The way you communicate with your potential customers—on your website, in your e-mails, on...Video: Assaraf on Marketing Messages That Get Responses Once you’ve crafted the perfect marketing message to reach your ideal client, where do...Video: Assaraf on finding your ideal client Do you know… • Who wants to purchase your products and services? • Why...

When I started my first business, I tried to do everything myself. There are so many things to do—so many hats to wear—that it’s impossible to do everything (and do them well) by yourself. You must focus on the roles that match your abilities. Watch the video below to learn about the six hats of running a business to determine which ones fit your skill set. Post from: SUCCESS magazine Blog People who read this also read...Assaraf: Determine What Behaviors and Habits Drive Your Results… and Maximize Them! What drives your results? Could it be how well you market or how great...John Assaraf Has the Answer Starting June 28, John Assaraf will team with SUCCESS magazine for the six-week Entrepreneur...Video: Assaraf on finding your ideal client Do you know… • Who wants to purchase your...

Once you’ve crafted the perfect marketing message to reach your ideal client, where do you place the message so the maximum number of potential customers will see it? Watch the video below to learn how to get the best response from your prospects. Post from: SUCCESS magazine Blog People who read this also read...Video: Assaraf on Crafting Your Marketing Message The way you communicate with your potential customers—on your website, in your e-mails, on...Video: Assaraf on finding your ideal client Do you know… • Who wants to purchase your products and services? • Why...Assaraf: Grabbing Your Prospects’ Attention with the Cut-Through-the-Clutter Formula As you probably know, your prospects are being pounded with hundreds—maybe even thousands—of advertisements...

In my earlier video blog, I talked about the rollercoaster ride of experiences that many entrepreneurs face as they build their business—the joy of the dream, and then the harsh reality of executing that dream. Here are specific steps to take to overcome this paradox and get back on track to achieving your entrepreneurial dream. Post from: SUCCESS magazine Blog People who read this also read...Video: Does your entrepreneurial dream meet your reality? Being an entrepreneur is one of the most exciting and fulfilling experiences you can...John Assaraf Has the Answer Starting June 28, John Assaraf will team with SUCCESS magazine for the six-week Entrepreneur...Your Blueprint for Brilliance: Setting Your Vision and Goals Together, an inspiring vision and clear goals serve as a blueprint...

Being an entrepreneur is one of the most exciting and fulfilling experiences you can have in life. However, often the reality of how difficult it can be to run a small business overshadows the passion and the dream that motivated us to become entrepreneurs in the first place. Post from: SUCCESS magazine Blog People who read this also read...Objectives Strategies and Tactics… Oh My! In my earlier video blog, I talked about the rollercoaster ride of experiences that...Video: Assaraf on Marketing Messages That Get Responses Once you’ve crafted the perfect marketing message to reach your ideal client, where do...Video: Assaraf on finding your ideal client Do you know… • Who wants to purchase your products and services? • Why...

Starting June 28, John Assaraf will team with SUCCESS magazine for the six-week Entrepreneur Challenge to help would-be business owners take the next step and guide existing entrepreneurs in finding renewed inspiration. Assaraf will write twice-weekly blog posts to share the secrets of success as a business owner. Post from: SUCCESS magazine Blog People who read this also read...Sell Like John Lennon John Lennon is my real estate agent in South Beach, Miami. Seriously, that is...Assaraf: How to Craft Your Marketing Message The way you communicate with your potential customers—on your website, in your e-mails, on...Objectives Strategies and Tactics… Oh My! In my earlier video blog, I talked about the rollercoaster ride of experiences that...

There is Plenty You Can Do Small business people are action-takers and a lot of us want to help out in the Gulf Coast. Here is what you can do: Volunteer: Whether it is giving staff time off to volunteer or going down there yourself, giving time can make a difference, but note: Have a plan first. [...]

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We know you’re the type of person who wants more out of life; your career isn’t about a paycheck, it’s about creating your best possible life and becoming your best possible self. Post from: SUCCESS magazine Blog People who read this also read...Hardy: Life Isn’t All Great I did a keynote presentation for a great company last week called Ingram Micro,...Supercharge Your Creative Power We are all creative beings. The outcome of our lives is a product of...Hardy: Innovate or Die Innovate or die? I know that sounds dramatic. And while you might not physically...

The special Entrepreneurship Issue of SUCCESS with Kenneth Cole on the cover hits newsstands today! Every issue of SUCCESS magazine is designed to support, instruct and uplift the entrepreneur. But this issue we’re focusing specifically on your needs as a business owner. We know you’re the type of person who wants more out of life; your career isn’t about a paycheck, it’s about creating your best possible life and becoming your best possible self. That’s why, even though we pride ourselves on offering you meaningful content every issue, I believe this edition is one of the most important issues we offer all year. Entrepreneurialism is the heart of our economic system. In a time when everyone is claiming there’s no work to be had, entrepreneurs are out there creating jobs. In fact, an entrepreneur pursuing his or her passion is the greatest stimulus package there is. Today, according to stats from the Small Business Administration, small businesses: • Represent 99.7 percent of all employer firms • Employ more than half the private-sector employees • Pay 44 percent of the total U.S. private payroll • Have generated more than 64 percent of all new jobs during the past 15 years • And create more than half the private gross domestic product Entrepreneurialism is also the heart of the American dream. Taking control of our dreams, pursuing our passions and following through on that wild idea not only makes life more enjoyable—it pays well! Eighty percent of self-made millionaires became millionaires because CLICK TO READ REST OF POST

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Great Resources for Veterans We want to thank all of the military veterans out there, for the safety of our Country. Now we want to give back to you. Did you know that there are several resources available to you, if you are looking to begin a new adventure, as either an entreprenuer or small business owner? [...]

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The New Rules of Doing Business for Women Entrepreneurs The summit will help women entrepreneurs thrive in the new economy with real advice, biz coaching and networking opportunities. More info and register today. Join us at the American Express OPEN Women’s Business Summit. Date: Wednesday, February 17 – Thursday, February 18, 2010 Place: JW Marriott Houston, Houston, Texas NEW!   Pre-Conference Workshop, Wednesday, February 17, [...]

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