3 Major Considerations for Every Startup
Everybody has a great idea, but as Award-Winning Entrepreneur and author of The Execution Factor, Kim Perell famously said “vision without execution is talk.” The reality is that about 90% of startups fail, while 10% of startups fail in the first year. So, before you quit your job and launch your brilliant parking garage mobile…
Read MoreWhy You Should Protect Your Small Business With a Firewall
Starting and running a small business can be challenging. Keeping your business safe is one of the most important responsibilities as an entrepreneur. You need to protect your company from cyber threats and other security breaches that can put your company at risk. As you begin to grow your company, adding new staff, partners, vendors,…
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know about Financial Assets
Generally speaking, an asset is anything a person owns that has value. Financial assets are the assets that derive their value from a contract or other claim. The majority of financial assets aren’t physical although there may be some physical forms as well. Keep on reading to find out the examples of financial assets, their…
Read MoreBenefits of Hiring a Business Analyst for Your Business
In today’s cutthroat economies and resource-tight landscapes, virtually every business owner spends a lot of time (and usually stress) trying to unlock the secrets to sustainable growth, positive ROI, and successful business decisions. From consultants and firms to fancy software’s to robust information products, countless offerings available today promise that they’ll make meaningful improvements to…
Read More“Sales Are Math,” Selling Isn’t!
I recently read a LinkedIn post, one of the statements was, “Sales are math.” For a moment I scratched my head, then I realized the author was absolutely correct. The noun form of the word, Sales, is about accounting for a transaction. When I was EVP of Sales, every day I would call my sales…
Read More7 Reasons Why Women Make Great Entrepreneurs
Women have been making waves in the business world successfully launching impactful startups and running fortune 500 companies. Though women have historically been discriminated against in the workplace and faced barriers such as the glass ceiling, they have continued to bring their robust business talents and innovations to life despite these challenges. Today, inspirational women…
Read MoreTemp to Hire: How to Negotiate Your Salary Offer Clearly
Companies and small business owners love to bring in temporary employees. They get the help they need and get to test the waters, so to speak, before deciding to hire someone permanently. From your side, the temporary position can help you decide if entrepreneurship is something you’d like to pursue. It’s a great opportunity…
Read MoreWhy RPA Skills are Becoming a Necessary Job Requirement
To say that the world of work has changed in the last few years would be a dramatic understatement. Since the global pandemic turned everything upside down at the start of 2020, few things have returned to “normal”. Instead, a “new normal” has developed—one so entrenched that even some major companies such as Apple have…
Read MoreA Small Business Guide to Filing 1099 Series Forms in 2022
As a small business owner, there is an endless list of tasks at any given time. Running your own business often means wearing many different hats and playing many different roles. One of the most important, but intimidating of these tasks can be your IRS tax filing requirements. The end of the year is a…
Read MoreHow to Start a Language School Business
If you’re an aspiring language teacher, you’ve probably thought about starting your own school at least once. The thought of opening your own business is exciting—but also daunting. There are a lot of things to consider when setting up shop: what languages you’ll teach and where will students come from? As with any other type…
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