Startup
How to Turn Your Hobby into a Viable Business
We all have hobbies, but few of us are lucky enough to be able to earn a living doing the thing that we love. Nonetheless, it is more than possible to turn your hobby into…
Startup Costs for Top Franchise Opportunities
If you’re thinking about buying a franchise, you probably have two questions that keep popping into your mind. How much can I make in a franchise and how much does it cost to start a…
This One Trait is the Secret to Success
I walked into the shop and there they were. Lining up. Handing over the coupon. Their expectant faces were hopeful. Maybe this was the moment. Dream realized. Most were sure this was “the” day. But they all left…
5 Ways to Make Your Office More Ergonomic
As a small business owner, you typically spend many hours sitting down at your office in front of the computer. With all mileage in your office, it is important to you make the space as…
How to Create a Workplace Environment That Channels Employee Ambition into Success
Creating a work environment that instills ambition and drive for success rather than burnout doesn’t have to be that challenging. The key is to make employees feel appreciated. Nobody want to work hard Monday to…
How to Be Authentic as a Small Business Owner
I want to tell you a secret. It’s been the sort of month where unprompted, people have shared their secrets with me. I feel overwhelmingly privileged to listen to the deep-seated fears, sadness and joy…
How to Expand Your Brand: Don’t Do These 4 Things
“Those who do not remember the past are doomed to repeat it.” We’ve seen and heard this saying countless times in our history books, and rightfully so. Entrepreneurs have long been doing business. Some have…
8 Keys to Positive Media Attention for Your Startup
Not so long ago, training to meet the press and television reporters was a realm reserved for top business executives only. Now, even the earliest stage startup can rise to visibility or be forever lost…
Give Back, Get Inspired: How Small Businesses Connect with Community
Community engagement can be a major determinant in business success – people prefer to work with companies that give back to their neighbors. But while there are plenty of mundane ways businesses can partner with…
7 Partner Relationships That Can Kill a Good Startup
Most entrepreneurs who start a company alone soon come to the conclusion that two heads are better than one – someone to share the workload, the hard decisions, and the costs. In a moment of…
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