Posts Tagged ‘Getting Started’
Building a Business for the Freelance Economy
The freelance economy has seen impressive growth in the past decade. According to the latest stats, nearly 36% of American workers are involved in the gig economy in some form or the other, contributing over $1.28 trillion to the economy. The freelance economy is also witnessing similar growth in other parts of the world, including…
Read MoreGet Motivated: Top 5 Reasons to Go and Start Your Own Business
Each day you go to work. You get up, get dressed, and fight the morning traffic to tackle the stressors of working your 9 to 5 job. During your monotonous journey each day, have you ever wondered what your life would be like if you owned your own business? Well, if you’re like most people,…
Read MoreStarting a T-Shirt Printing Business? Here’s What You Need to Know
With the availability of online storefronts, nearly anyone can own a business. If you have an eye for graphic design and want to make a few dollars, you could even open your own t-shirt printing business, whether or not you own vinyl roll cutters or any other equipment. Sound too good to be true? It…
Read More8 Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before You Start a Business
It has now become easier than ever to start a business. But while the world of business has been democratized, it is as easy as ever to fail. Not everyone is fit to run a business, and not all ideas are fit to be businesses either. This is why it’s important that you have a…
Read More3 Elements of Business Planning Drive Future Success
Your business can’t be all things to all people, and excel at anything. Every entrepreneur and every business needs a strategy to keep them focused. In fact, in this new world of pervasive interactivity, it’s time to rethink even how to develop a strategy. Strategy used to come from the inside looking out, but now…
Read MoreAll You Need to Know About Branding Your Small Business
Becoming your own boss is a big thrill! However, it can be very overwhelming too, all the planning, all the responsibility is yours, and you probably want to see fast profit from all the time spent and all your efforts. Tag along to learn the basics of branding your small business like the pros. “Look…
Read More9 Critical Elements of a Business Plan Every Aspiring Entrepreneur Should Understand Now
So, you have an awesome idea for a business. You know exactly what products and services you want to provide consumers in your target markets. Moreover, you are confident and ready to be your own boss. What next? Well, whether you’re planning to open a donut shop, beauty supply store, or serve the best homemade…
Read MoreAdvice to Young People Looking to be Entrepreneurs
How does a young person work towards a career in entrepreneurship? I was asked this question on Quora. Here’s my answer. It’s a marathon, not a sprint. Make sure you focus on your education while you’re young; don’t think success is supposed to happen immediately. School is the best way to build options later on.…
Read More3 Biggest Challenges New Entrepreneurs Face When First Starting Out
For many people, becoming an entrepreneur is the equivalent of living the American Dream. Being able to work as often as you want, when you want, and most importantly, not having to answer to anyone… all of those things are big perks that everyone would love to experience on their jobs. The only problem is…
Read More7 Tips for Veterans Looking to Start a Business in 2020
The skills that veterans learn while serving the nation transfer well into the business world. If you’re a veteran who’s been thinking about going into business, there are plenty of resources to help you test out your ideas and get started. More than 300,000 veterans faced unemployment in 2018, according to the Bureau of Labor…
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