14 Apr, 2026

How to Start a Business With No Money: The Entrepreneur’s Survival Playbook
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How to Start a Business With No Money: The Entrepreneur’s Survival Playbook

Starting A Business

How to Start a Business With No Money: The Entrepreneur’s Survival Playbook

Michael Dermer2026-08-31T12:49:19-04:00

You do not need capital to start a business. You need a problem, a customer, and the willingness to start before you are ready. Here is the playbook.

How to Start a Business With No Money: The Entrepreneur’s Survival PlaybookMichael Dermer2026-08-31T12:49:19-04:00

22 Jan, 2020

How To Set Expectations and Get Value From Your Advisory Board

Michael Dermer2020-06-19T10:58:12-04:00

Creating an Advisory Board

Advisory boards can be an invaluable source of insight. Think of an advisory […]

How To Set Expectations and Get Value From Your Advisory BoardMichael Dermer2020-06-19T10:58:12-04:00

14 Oct, 2019

Main Inputs You Must Have As Part of Your Financial Plan

Michael Dermer2020-06-19T11:43:13-04:00

Main Inputs to Your Financial Plan

To create your financial statements, you need to project the major financial elements of the business. These financial projections include the following elements:

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Main Inputs You Must Have As Part of Your Financial PlanMichael Dermer2020-06-19T11:43:13-04:00

10 Oct, 2019

Importance of Knowing the Market For Your Startup

Michael Dermer2020-07-23T17:33:31-04:00

Know What Inning You’re In

As an entrepreneur, we think that the market […]

Importance of Knowing the Market For Your StartupMichael Dermer2020-07-23T17:33:31-04:00

19 Sep, 2019

These 3 Rules Will Serve You Well When Starting a Business

Michael Dermer2020-06-19T11:44:10-04:00

Your Role

As the leader of your organization, you set the tone. Keeping constituents aligned and motivated, especially when you don’t have the capital or resources you need, requires […]

These 3 Rules Will Serve You Well When Starting a BusinessMichael Dermer2020-06-19T11:44:10-04:00

16 Sep, 2019

3 Components Your Startup Plan Must Have!

Michael Dermer2024-07-29T03:30:13-04:00

3 Components Your Startup Plan Must Have!

What Do You Mean by a “Plan”?

People will ask an […]

3 Components Your Startup Plan Must Have!Michael Dermer2024-07-29T03:30:13-04:00

13 Sep, 2019

Difference Between Board of Directors and Advisory Board
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Difference Between Board of Directors and Advisory Board

Daily Perspective, Starting A Business

Difference Between Board of Directors and Advisory Board

Michael Dermer2026-08-31T12:57:59-04:00

Difference Between Board of Directors and Advisory Board

There are three levels of oversight of a company, each with different roles and legal responsibilities:

a formal board of directors, […]

Difference Between Board of Directors and Advisory BoardMichael Dermer2026-08-31T12:57:59-04:00

12 Sep, 2019

How To Do a SWOT Analysis For Your Business

Michael Dermer2020-06-19T11:45:08-04:00

Why Do a SWOT Analysis?

By doing a SWOT analysis, you should be able to identify where you have opportunities and […]

How To Do a SWOT Analysis For Your BusinessMichael Dermer2020-06-19T11:45:08-04:00

26 Aug, 2019

Do You Really Believe You Have No Competition?

Michael Dermer2020-06-19T11:45:41-04:00

Believing There Is No Competition Is Silly

Everyone has competition. In a complex global economy with increasingly […]

Do You Really Believe You Have No Competition?Michael Dermer2020-06-19T11:45:41-04:00

26 Jul, 2019

Congratulations! You Are The CEO, Now What?

Michael Dermer2020-06-19T11:46:17-04:00

Being the CEO of a developing business is the ultimate baptism by fire.

Congratulations! You Are The CEO, Now What?Michael Dermer2020-06-19T11:46:17-04:00

10 Jun, 2019

Legal Names, Business Names and Trademarks
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Legal Names, Business Names and Trademarks

Daily Perspective, Starting A Business

Legal Names, Business Names and Trademarks

Michael Dermer2026-08-31T12:58:22-04:00

Do you know difference between your company's legal name and business name?

Legal Names, Business Names and TrademarksMichael Dermer2026-08-31T12:58:22-04:00

16 May, 2019

Choosing Your New Company Type

Michael Dermer2020-06-19T11:50:18-04:00

How you structure your company can greatly affect the way you run your business.

Choosing Your New Company TypeMichael Dermer2020-06-19T11:50:18-04:00