A Very, Very Important Question
Cleaning out some files I came across one of the many quotes and sayings I’ve cut out and saved over the years. It contains such wisdom that if we’ll only keep it in mind and ask ourselves this question on an ongoing basis we have an excellent chance of attaining that which we truly desire. “Is what I am…
Read MoreWhat They Don’t Teach You in Business School About Being an Entrepreneur
Here’s something they don’t teach in business school: At some point, starting a company will give you a stomachache. It will be caused by some combination of unrelenting stress, constant uncertainty and too much late night takeout from a greasy Chinese place. Running a business is hard, but it’s not hard like a math test or a marathon.…
Read MoreCustomer Service Insights: Satisfied is Worse Than Unsatisfied
How are you tracking customer satisfaction levels with your customers? Are you asking whether they are satisfied? If so, you are probably not getting a true answer. Today, customers are so conditioned that when we are asked questions like this, they just say “Yes.” Think about your own experiences. How often have you said things…
Read More5 Growth Hacking Tips for Small Business Owners
Growth hacking is one of the most important aspects small business owners need to take care of in the modern marketplace. If your business is not able to expand at a competitive pace and connect with a loyal and growing user base, you won’t stand a chance. Growth hacking, if done well, can get you…
Read More5 Tips for Buying Equipment for Your Franchise Business
One of the biggest expenses when you first open your new franchise will be equipment. Depending on what kind of franchise you’re opening, these costs will vary. For example, if you plan to open a restaurant franchise, you could spend upwards of $100,000 on equipment alone. With a fitness franchise, you can end up spending $50,000 to outfit your…
Read MoreThe Success Habit That Many Smart People Ignore
He was bullied so much at school that he was once thrown down a flight of stairs, then beaten until he was unconscious and hospitalized. But despite the outsider tag he had a passion. Born in a small town in South Africa and to the son of a dietitian he had a love of reading. His brother…
Read More3 Ways to Keep Female Employees from Leaving Your Small Business
Earlier this year, Susan J. Fowler published her exposé, “Reflecting On One Very, Very Strange Year At Uber,” sending Uber into some turmoil, and bringing the tech industry under scrutiny. For those unfamiliar, Fowler documented repeated cases of sexual harassment and gender discrimination. Fowler’s account was followed by reports that Uber managers defended their company…
Read MoreHave You Set Your Life and Business Goals?
We’ve spent several weeks discussing your vision for success, and whether you could be the next Ford, Jobs or Musk. Now it’s time to make this more tangible, more real—by attaching personal goals to this vision we’ve created together for you. So, your vision tells the world what you want to be as you contemplate…
Read More2 Strategies to Start Your Small Business While Working Another Job
There are thousands of wannabe-entrepreneurs sitting at desks right now who want to dump their jobs. What they need is a strategy so they can start their small business while working their full-time job. This is the ultimate – and in many cases, the most difficult – way to bootstrap your new business. But, arguably…
Read More5 Essential Tips on Opening a Sports Business
If you have a passion for sports and want to become a successful entrepreneur, starting a sports business might be a good idea. According to analysts, the sports industry is one of the biggest in the world and is predicted to grow in the following years. As with any other business, great vision and determination…
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