There is nothing quite as thrilling in business as igniting a startup and watching it blossom. Especially when starting a company with personal savings or money from relatives and friends, early signs of success are intoxicating. Each new customer, each mention in the press or online adds to the feeling of early accomplishment. And it […]
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7 Tips to Test Your Idea as a Part-Time Entrepreneur
Many experts will tell you that you can’t succeed as a part-time entrepreneur, as any good startup will require a 100 percent commitment of your time and energy. But not many of us have enough savings to live for a year or more without a salary, fund the startup, and still feed the family. Thus […]
7 Keys to Improving the Odds on Your New Idea Success
In my experience, consummate entrepreneurs tend come up with more startup ideas than they can ever implement, and some of the ideas may not even make business sense. But how does any entrepreneur know which ideas to implement, and which ones are best left behind? After all, most great breakthroughs, like a computer in every […]
How to Test the Waters of Your Business
Diving into a new business venture is a daunting task. There are so many variables that, even though you have a great plan or amazing skills, there is still the chance that your business could fail. With all the hard work, effort and money that needs to go into starting a business, testing the waters […]
This One Skill Will Transform Your Life
Some people seem to have it and others don’t. It is a skill and a science that can change your life. It requires an awareness about yourself. And others. It is an expertise that is essential for engaging and connected communication. Excelling at it will attract people to you. They will want to hang out with you. Seek […]
5 Inspiring Books That May Change Your Thinking About Life
Books are my guilty pleasure. I should be working but I am reading. I should be sleeping but I am still reading. I should be exercising but I have been lured again…… By the temptation to read. What do I love about books? Books provide insights into the distilled thoughts that are often decades in […]
New Business Owner? 5 Things to Look Out For
When starting a new business, there’s a lot of research that needs to be done. You might think you know what to expect but, undoubtedly, the unexpected will come up. The more you prepare, the more ready you’ll be react. To make your venture into self-employment successful, we’ve compiled a list of five things every […]
10 Commonly Held Myths That Limit Competitive Efforts
Every entrepreneur believes in their heart that their startup is more innovative and creative than their competitors. Yet none knows exactly where creativity comes from within, or how to pick and motivate the most creative people for the team. Most believe and follow one or more of the popular myths on business creativity, even though […]
The Genius Myth That Stops Us Being Happy and Successful
There is a myth that has been centuries in the making. It is a lie that has stopped many from starting their dream. Prevented people from displaying their genius. Stopped people succeeding. The myth? That being an artist, a creator or successful is only for a special few. That lie is that innovation and creativity […]
7 Best Work at Home Jobs in 2019
Working from home is becoming increasingly common, with Gallup reporting that over 43 percent of American citizens choose to do some work remotely. This trend is growing as it saves money and time for both the employee and employer. Quartz reports that a telecommuter can save almost $2500 a year by working from home. The […]
