Start a Small Business in Your Local Community
61 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★ - 44 ratingsDo you have a dream to own or operate a local small business? If so, this is the podcast for you! The Start a Local Small Business Podcast focuses on what it will take for you to go from Concept to Open for Business. So, if you are ready to open a business that serves your local community, then subscribe today and get the resources you need to ensure the success of a thriving local small business.
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Is Buying a Local Small Business Franchise Right for You?
July 17, 2017 07:00 - 27 minutes - 31.9 MBEpisode 11 – The Start a Local Small Business Podcast Today’s Topic: Is Buying a Franchise Right for You? What I Learned During My Experience as a Franchisee Here is what we discuss in today's episode: When I purchased my franchise in 2008 I thought it would be the perfect local small business. How can you go wrong with a national brand? Over the next 5 years I learned 5 pros and 5 cons of owning a franchise in my local small community. In today’s episode we will walk through them...
Start a Debt Free Local Small Business
July 10, 2017 00:36 - 20 minutes - 24.3 MBEpisode 10 – The Start a Local Small Business Podcast Today’s Topic: Start a Debt Free Local Small Business How to Open Your New Local Small Business Debt Free and Knowing Your Start Up Costs Here is what we discuss in today's episode: When starting a local small business (or any business) you will want to shoot for opening up a debt free business. There are ways to start your new business with zero to little debt. While some brick and mortar businesses might require some debt, you...
Should Your Local Small Business Use an LLC or a Sole Proprietorship (DBA)
July 03, 2017 07:00 - 22 minutes - 25.8 MBEpisode 9 – The Start a Local Small Business Podcast Today’s Topic: Ep 9 - Should Your Local Small Business Use an LLC or a Sole Proprietorship (DBA) Which Legal Entity is Best for Your Local Small Business? Here is what we discuss in today's episode: When you put your business together you will want to form some type of a business entity to keep your business separate from your personal. Business entities will also serve as a form of protection in some cases. The two most common b...
More Important Research You MUST do for Your New Local Small Business
June 19, 2017 07:00 - 25 minutes - 30.1 MBEpisode 7 – The Start a Local Small Business Podcast Today’s Topic: You Must Do the Research for Your New Local Small Business - All the Other Stuff You Need to Be Researching Before Starting Your New Business Here is what we discuss in today's episode: We discuss why doing your research is probably the #1 thing you can do to get your business off on a successful foot. In this episode, we dive into part 2 of our research episodes. Here we discuss all the other things you need t...
You Must Research Your Competition for Your New Local Small Business
June 12, 2017 07:00 - 15 minutes - 18.4 MBEpisode 6 – The Start a Local Small Business Podcast Today’s Topic: You Must Do the Research for Your New Local Small Business Your Competition can tell you a lot of good and bad about your new business Here is what we discuss in today's episode: We discuss why doing your research is probably the #1 thing you can do to get your business off on a successful foot. In this episode, we discuss studying your competition to ensure you are being competitive from the very beginning and wha...
Building a Business & Not Creating a Job
June 07, 2017 07:00 - 5 minutes - 6.83 MBEpisode 5 – The Start a Local Small Business Podcast Today’s Topic: Building a Business & Not Creating a Job Do You Own a Business or Own Your Job? Here is what we discuss in today's episode: We want to make sure that you know the difference between developing a business vs just creating a job. While you might start off as creating a job, you need to have a plan to develop a full-fledged business that you could actually sell or at least support itself without you. ** Starting...
Are You Ready to Make the Leap to Small Business Owner?
June 05, 2017 07:00 - 7 minutes - 9.12 MBEpisode 4 – The Start a Local Small Business Podcast Today’s Topic: Are You Ready to Make the Leap? Starting a Local Small Business - The Steps to Take Here is what we discuss in today's episode: Before you make that leap to local small business owner, or any type of business owner, it is critical that you look in the mirror. Today we will discuss the steps you want to take before making the leap. ** Starting a Local Small Business Website: StartALocalSmallBusiness.c...
How Much Money Can You Make with Your Local Small Business
May 31, 2017 07:00 - 12 minutes - 14.3 MBEpisode 3 – The Start a Local Small Business Podcast Today’s Topic: How Much Money Can You Make in Your Local Small Business You Can Make a Great Living with a Local Small Business Here is what we discuss in today's episode: Everyone wants to know how much money they can make in their small business. Local small business owners are no different. In this episode, I’ll share what the IRS says most make, but then I’ll share what I think you can make with the right gameplan and acti...
13 Questions to Ask Before Starting a Local Small Business
May 29, 2017 07:00 - 15 minutes - 17.8 MBEpisode 2 – The Start a Local Small Business Podcast Today’s Topic: 13 Questions to Ask Before Starting a Local Small Business If you can say yes to these questions, then you are ready for your own small business Here is what we discuss in today's episode: We go over 13 questions that you should ask yourself prior to making the leap to a small business owner. You never want to jump in without seeing if you have what it takes to be successful. These 13 questions are meant to ge...
Why You Should Start a Local Small Business?
May 25, 2017 15:19 - 5 minutes - 5.71 MBEpisode 1 – The Start a Local Small Business Podcast Today’s Topic: Why Even Start a Local Small Business? Will Starting a Local Small Business Fit Your Needs? Here is what we discuss in today's episode: We will discuss why you might want to consider starting a local small business. Will a local small business fit you and your family's needs? If you want to be your own boss, set your own schedule and more importantly, set the limit to your own income, then a local small busines...
INTRO: Want to Start a Local Small Business?
May 25, 2017 15:14 - 3 minutes - 3.7 MBIntroduction – The Start a Local Small Business Podcast Today’s Topic: Are You Ready to Start a Local Small Business? Let’s Start Your Journey of Going from Concept to Open for Business Here is what we discuss in today's episode: We introduce you to the podcast – Start a Local Small Business. A new podcast to help you take your local small business idea from Concept to Open for Business. Local small businesses are the heartbeat of our local communities. They are also a great wa...