Posts Tagged ‘Entrepreneurship’
3 Entrepreneur Tips for Small Business Month
May is National Small Business Month, an annual opportunity to support the hard work of small business owners. The backbone of the nation’s economy, small businesses employ 45.9% of the entire U.S. workforce and make up 99.9% of all U.S. businesses, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. Unfortunately, some small businesses don’t have much…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Journey To Becoming a Business Owner
The path to becoming a business owner is paved with hard work, strategic thinking, and an unwavering commitment to turning dreams into reality. Embarking on this venture involves honing the initial spark of an idea into a viable business concept and overcoming myriad challenges that one may encounter along the way. To embrace entrepreneurship is…
Read MoreHow to Thrive During Your First Year as a Business Owner
Launching your own business is a big endeavor. You’ve probably put time, energy and money into this new venture — and you no doubt want to succeed. But it takes more than passion and prior work experience to get a new business off the ground. In the early stages, you may feel like you’re navigating…
Read MoreThe Best Career Advice We Could Find
With the Great Resignation in full effect, more people than ever are looking into career change possibilities. Perhaps one isn’t happy with their current salary, or it could be the environment of one’s workplace that’s the problem. Some strongly disagree with the way their current employers have responded to the ongoing pandemic. There are also…
Read MoreHiring the Right People in an Entrepreneurial Organization
Undoubtedly, a strong job candidate must conduct thorough research on your Entrepreneurial Organization as part of the hiring process. They should know your core values, core focus, target market, and anything else that will show their eagerness during their interview. That initiative and preparedness is considered an indicator of a good prospective new hire. The…
Read MoreCreate Rocks to Gain Traction in Your Business
What Are Rocks? Quarterly Rocks are the three to seven most important things your company, department, or team must complete within the next 90 days. Rocks represent goals that will take longer than seven days to complete. They allow you to break down a large project into smaller, digestible tasks with clear deliverables to gain…
Read MoreLevel Up Your Entrepreneurial Leadership Team Meetings
How many countless meetings have you been in that seemed to have no clear purpose, no agenda (or the agenda was hijacked), ran too long, and left you feeling like you just wasted precious time? As an entrepreneur, you and your team must be making the best use of your time together each week –…
Read MoreIs Being An Entrepreneur Less Risky Than Your 9-to-5 Job?
In today’s fast-evolving job market, the security of a 9-to-5 job is often weighed against the risks and rewards of entrepreneurship. This comparison raises a crucial question: is starting your own business riskier than sticking to traditional employment? Understanding the Risks: Employment vs. Entrepreneurship Traditionally, a 9-to-5 job has been synonymous with stability – a…
Read MoreEntrepreneurial Ventures for Seasoned Social Work Professionals
As a social worker, you make a beneficial impact on society and improve the lives of the countless individuals that you serve. Unfortunately, it’s no secret that social workers aren’t rewarded very well in terms of income, so you might be thinking about possible entrepreneurial ventures. In a society that is becoming more competitive and…
Read MoreBenefits of Low-Cost, High-Profit Franchises
Are you tired of working for someone else and ready to be your own boss? Starting a business can be challenging, but with low-cost, high-profit franchises, achieving your dream can be easier than you think. These franchises offer the perfect opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs to break into the business world without breaking the bank. The…
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