Number of Entrepreneurs in the U.S.
Annual New Business Start in the U.S.
Business Failure Facts (U.S.)
A Look at Small Business by Age
Small Business Demographics
Small Business 2001 – Tomorrow’s Self-Employed American
A look at the breakdown of women and minority owned businesses.
Content: Article | Author: John Case | Source: Inc.com | Subjects: Demographics, Small Business
Do small companies really create the most jobs?
Small Business 2001 – The Job Factory
Do small companies really create the most jobs?
Content: Article | Author: John Case | Source: Inc.com | Subjects: Career, Small Business
Small Business 2001 – The Gazelle Theory
Are some small companies more equal than others?
Content: Article | Author: John Case | Source: Inc.com | Subjects: Economics, Small Business
What Businesses Are Small Companies Really In?
Small Business 2001 – Market Share
What businesses are small companies really in — and where are they scarce?
Content: Article | Author: John Case | Source: Inc.com | Subject: Small Business
VC P.S.: The smart entrepreneur
Alan Warms, founder and CEO of Participate.com offers the following rules of the VC game for would-be entrepreneurs:
– GET BRANDED
– THINK LONG TERM
– BE PREPARED
– USE YOUR VC
– TRUST YOUR VC
– BE AN ANTIBIOTIC
– KEEP IT SIMPLE
Content: Article | Author: Lawrence Aragon | Source: Red Herring | Subjects: Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital
Number of Small Businesses (2001)
One-person Business Facts
Small Business 2001 – Counting Companies
How many small businesses are there? Just a few more than there are ways to count them.
Content: Article | Author: John Case | Source: Inc.com | Subject: Small Business
High-growth Companies and Regions (US)
High Growth Companies – NCOE Report (.pdf)
High Growth Companies is the first study to examine regional rates by Labor Market Areas of entrepreneurial growth throughout the United States. Conducted by the National Commission on Entrepreneurship (NCOE), this study identifies the number of high-growth companies in nearly every local region across the country during the 1990s. This report should encourage community leaders to learn about the nature and strength of the “industrial … [ Read more ]
Content: Online Resource | Source: National Commission on Entrepreneurship (NCOE) | Subject: Entrepreneurship
E-mail Use and Abuse
The use of electronic mail has grown exponentially in the last five years. When used properly, it is a very effective messaging and information medium. However, abuse of e-mail can be a significant risk to a company. Read about why an email policy is necessary and guidelines for establishing one.
Content: Article | Author: Charles Parker | Source: ManagementFirst | Subjects: IT / Technology / E-Business, Small Business
Inc.com’s Guide to Running a One-Person Business
This guide provides links to Inc.com’s best resources on everything a soloist needs to know — from buying insurance and paying taxes to designing a home office and getting clients to pay on time.
Content: Online Resource | Source: Inc.com | Subjects: Entrepreneurship, Small Business
Inc.com’s Guide to Controlling Costs
Simple, everyday cost-shaving strategies can help get your business off the ground. Or, if you’re further along in the process, these strategies can help you grow your business faster.
Content: Online Resource | Source: Inc.com | Subjects: Operations, Small Business