From the category archives:

Starting A Business

In this episode of the Startup Daddy Podcast, I talk about how to conduct initial market research to determine of there is a market or potential market for a particular product or service.  I also talk about some ways to evaluate an opportunity and some tools I use for market research.
Today’s feature segment is about [...]

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In this episode of Start A Business With Startup Daddy I talk about Affilaite Marketing.  It is a type of home based business that offers flexible hours and location, as well as leaving plenty of time in your day to spend with your family or to pursue other interests.
I explain what affiliate marketing is, the [...]

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I talk about using WordPress to build your website in episode 4 of the podcast.  One of the things that makes WordPress so powerful, is the ability to install plugins to easily add certain functions.  Andy Beal, from Marketing Pilgrim has recently posted a great list of WordPress Plugins that will supercharge your new website.  [...]

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In this episode of Start A Business With Startup Daddy, I interview Dan Zeidler, an expert in both Individual and Group Health Insurance coverage.  He answers your questions about getting health insurance for you and your family when you are self employed, and getting coverage for you and your employees after you grow your business.  [...]

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In this episode of Start A Business With Startup Daddy, I talk about how you can have a modern, Web 2.0, interactive website for your new business, even if your computer skills are limited to sending email and searching Google.
I discuss free open source software you can use to create your website, as well as [...]

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In this episode of Startup Daddy, I give some tips about setting up your home office and get you started with branding by talking about getting a Business Identity Package for your new business.
Creating a Logo and making sure all of the things that project the image for your company- Logo, Website, Letterhead, Business Cards, [...]

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This video tutorial teaches you how to use the US Patent and Trademark Office website to search if a trademark is available. Before you finalize the name for your new business and file the paperwork for your LLC or corporation, you need to make sure the name is not being used by another business. [...]

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Okay, I gave away the answer in the title, but I just couldn’t wait to tell you.  There is a lot of talk about the recession lately.  The world economy is on magic mushrooms, and stock markets go up and down by 10% in a given day.  All you hear on the news are stories [...]

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In this episode of Startup Daddy, I talk about the differences between business entities.  I explain Sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies (LLC), and Corporations, and why it is so important to protect yourself.
In the Time Saver Quick Tip, I recommend a virtual phone system to give you a professional image without the cost of [...]

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This is the premier podcast episode of Startup Daddy.  In this episode I talk about my entrepreneurial path, and how I made the leap from unhappy employee to financially independent home based business owner. In this episode you’ll also find:

The basics of starting a business
A checklist to get you started
The 2 books that influenced [...]

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