Posts Tagged ‘Getting Started’
Kidpreneur
Some parents live by the philosophy of starting ‘em young when it comes to preparing for the future while others will argue to let kids be kids. However, they might not be as innocent as they think. Your children’s seemingly harmless toys are playing a role in their future career choices. You never know, you…
Read More7 Indicators of Employee-to-Entrepreneur Potential
As a mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs, and having graduated from a big company myself, I talk to many people who have spent years struggling up the corporate ladder who dream of jumping ship and becoming an entrepreneur. I typically suggest that the grass always looks greener on the other side, and the move from employee…
Read MoreYour Hobbies and Interests Are More Important Than You Think
For many small business owners in the startup stages of success, having a hobby is something they can only dream of fitting into their busy schedules. On another hand, there are countless aspiring entrepreneurs who have made psyching themselves up for entrepreneurship their hobby by keeping up-to-date with positive thinking affirmations, TED talks, and the…
Read MoreHow to Find Joy and Start a Business in Uncertain Times
There comes a point when you think to yourself “this is not what I expected my life to look like.” When you reach that point you have two options. You can continue as if nothing happened, and join the millions of people with life-long regrets, or you can decide to move into what gives you joy.…
Read MoreHow to Collect the Capital to Start Your New Business
The hardest part about starting any business is getting enough money to get your business off the ground. Ideas for new businesses are a dime a dozen, but getting needed funds can be difficult. For this reason, potential business owners should take the time to examine the amount of money they will need at each…
Read MoreThe Top 6 Franchise Industries Right Now
Where do you start? You’re ready to embrace the freedom and excitement of owning a franchise, but how do you know which one is for you? There are many franchise opportunities available but not all of them are created equal. The best franchises to own are those that: Show a solid growth pattern year over year; Have…
Read MoreDear Young Entrepreneurs: They’re Lying to You
All over the web, on Q&A sites, blog posts, and so on, in panels and conferences, and in the occasional book, know-it-all alleged experts are lying to young entrepreneurs about the value of education. They sprout clichés that are unrealistic, impractical, and that when taken to an extreme, are even tragic. Lie: A startup is better than…
Read MoreToo Many Passions?
Entrepreneurs are known for forging ahead with an unshakable determination to live their passion. They spend countless hours pursuing their goals, but what happens when there are too many passions to sort through? To succeed, you need to assess where you want to spend your energy and concentrate on one career path to follow. Entrepreneurs…
Read MoreRunning a Small Business: Cutting Past the Misconceptions
Thinking of starting a business? For many, becoming an entrepreneur represents the epitome of the American dream: freedom, independence and unlimited opportunity. It’s true: running your business can be incredibly rewarding. Though any veteran business owner will tell you that the Hollywood image of being in business doesn’t always match up with reality. Let’s take…
Read MoreChoose the Right Franchise Relationship for You
Franchises are growing so much that you can probably find a franchise option for almost any kind of business you’re interested in these days. In fact, you can probably find multiple options. If you’ve made a spreadsheet and you’re still having trouble narrowing down the choices, maybe you need to get back to fundamentals. Your involvement with…
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