Tim Knox

How Do I Let Customers Download My eBook After They Purchase?

Q: Hi Tim, I have an idea for an ebook that I think would sell very well. The problem is that I do not know how to electronically deliver an ebook. In other words, I want to give the purchaser instant access once the purchase is complete. Can you tell me ... Read >

We Don’t Need No Stinking Permits

So far in this series we've talked about finding a location for your retail business, negotiating the lease, and securing a capable contractor to build out the space. Unless you're renting simple office space odds are you will need to make some modific... Read >

Tips For Dealing With Contractors

This week continues my series on opening a brick and mortar retail store from scratch. So far we've talked about startup plans, market research, and scouting for locations. If you need to catch up go to TimKnox.com and click the "Columns" tab. (NOTE TO... Read >

Time To Sign A Lease; Get Your First Born Ready

We've been discussing the steps required to open a brick and mortar store. We've talked about startup plans and finding a location. This week we look at what comes next in the process: the negotiation and signing of one of the most dreaded legal document ... Read >

Learn To Avoid Ugly Baby Syndrome

Last week we talked about creating a "Startup Plan" for your new business idea. To catch you up, a Startup Plan is a detailed list of tasks and subtasks that must be completed in order to get you from the initial idea stage to opening day and beyond. ... Read >

Do Your Homework To Find The Best Location For Your Business

This week our discussion on starting a brick and mortar business continues. We've already talked about creating a Startup Plan to manage the process and conducting market research to gauge the viability of your idea. If you missed those entries visit T... Read >

Boy, What Were You Thinking?

When I was a kid there were five words I heard more than all others combined. Usually coming from my father, they were, "Boy, what were you thinking?" Those words would typically come after he caught me doing something I shouldn't be or more often, af... Read >

Be Careful What You Wish For

Well, my friends, like the Terminator, politicians named Clinton, the ghosts from the movie Poltergeist, and that corn on the side of your big toe: I'm back. There are just some things that won't go away. Sorry. I'm sure many of you have been wonder... Read >

Don’t Let Stress Run You Out Of Business

I wanted to share with you a question that came in this week from a local entrepreneur named, Steven, who is having a tough time dealing with the stress of running his small business. I'm hearing from a lot of stressed-out entrepreneurs these days, so hop... Read >

How To Really Get The Competitive Advantage Over Your Competition

One of the hot catchphrases being bounced around a lot in business these days is "competitive advantage."One of the cool things about being an entrepreneur and business author and speaker is that I get to use all kinds of big words and phrases that make m... Read >

What Would You Do With A Second Chance?

You could avoid the mistakes you previously made and build on the successes you previously enjoyed. You could nurture the positive relationships and avoid the bad. You could tap into your wealth of experience during times of indecision and always know ... Read >

Like Books, Entrepreneurs Are Always Judged By Their Covers

Raise your hand if you've heard these snippets of wisdom before: you should always dress for success; you only get one chance to make a first impression; and of course the ever-popular: you can't judge a book by its cover. These old analogies came to m... Read >

Entrepreneurs, Learn This Lesson: Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff

Many enterpreneurs crubmle under the weight of pressure everyday business. Here are some great tips to tackle such pressures and focus on your business growth. Is the pressure of being in business getting to you? Do you feel like you have the weight o... Read >

Is Business Ownership In Your Future?

The last time we met I told you about the U.S. Department of Labor's prediction that within the next ten to fifteen years fifty percent of the American workforce will consist of home workers, independent contractors, consultants, telecommuters, freelancer... Read >

The Process For Becoming An Entrepreneur

When it comes to careers and business, my radio show partner and author of the best selling career advice book "48 Days To The Work You Love," Dan Miller, is a walking, talking encyclopedia of precise industry statistics. While I've always been comfortab... Read >