You can’t really calculate the potential success of… oh wait, I guess you can.
A post on Entrepreneur Daily Dose brings to light a new calculator that may actually calculate the odds of whether your business will or will not succeed.
The Odds Of Success calculator, which was created by StartupNation.com, is said to be able to tell you how likely you are (or are not) to succeed by using 8 factors: the investment, difficulty obtaining funds, quality of the financial management, the degree of business planning used, the annual growth rate, …

Some tips to help you get started with your start-up.
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Revenge? The founder of JetBlue, …

I didn’t see nearly as much about entrepreneurs as I usually do, but I did find a few interesting individuals to mention this week:
Marilyn Johnson | Digital Worxx Design | Source
Any time I hear a single mom turned entrepreneur story, I am once again reassured that I’m not alone. If other single parents can do it, why can’t I? Well, Marilyn not only took that approached but decided that if she can do it, why not show others how to as well. Without any knowledge …

Here are some more entrepreneurs to admire, be inspired by, or simply learn more about:

Renee Williams | Sipatiniz | Source
There is a classic look about the martini glass that everyone seems to love, and hate. If you’ve ever drank from a martini glass then you’re probably aware of how easy it is to spill your drink. While we might be crying over spilled martini, Renee spotted an opportunity. The Sipatiniz glass offers a spill resistant style. Using the traditional glass shape, she added …

When you consider all the different direct sales opportunities available, how many of those have you imagined with stationery as the product? How about a stationery home party? They not only exist but many women have been able to turn their passion for stationery into a profitable business this way.
Cindy Rudman, the founder of Paperly, has grown an amazing network of consultants which stretches across 19 states – all of which was done in just over a year. With room left to grow, it’s obvious that her …

Even though direct sales is a popular option for many who are hoping to start up a business, not all opportunities are created equal. Although one opportunity might be great for one person, that same opportunity might not mesh well into the life of a mom. Just ask Annette Yen, today’s Inspiring Mompreneur.
What is Noah’s Ark? It is basically what would happen if Build A Bear Workshop was combined with direct sales, just more fun! What most people don’t realize is that Build A Bear does …

First it was the mompreneur, now it’s the popreneur. More and more dads are staying home to help raise their children, and they deserve to be recognized! These are resources that, I think, can help get you started on your way.
Forums:
Use forums as a way to come up with your own business ideas. Nothing is more inspiring than talking with other dads that are at the same place you want to be.

WAHDs at Work At Home Forum
WAHDs at the WAHM.com Forum
Dad Stays Home
WAHDs at Dad Daily

Popreneur Blogs
These …

I recently read an article that offered a variety of tips for the mompreneur. That inspired me to create my own tip list to help other moms like me get their own start.
Determine Your Strength
You will not be ready to start anything until you can figure out what it is you want to offer. Check out different work-at-home mom forums and resource websites found on the internet to gather up some inspiration of your own. If you have any questions about working from home, moms found within …