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 […]
Getting Started
3 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 […]
All 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 […]
9 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 […]
Advice 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. […]
3 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 […]
7 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 […]
Start a Business While Keeping Your Job?
Enjoying the freedom of owning your own business has become the new American Dream. That feeling you get every morning when you wake up and realize you don’t have to report to a boss, because you are the boss, is second to none. But before you get to realize that dream, you need to go […]
3 Myths About Entrepreneurship That Shouldn’t Hold You Back
What do you need to start your own business? For many would-be entrepreneurs, it’s a question that hovers like a cloud overhead, intimidating and ominous. Answering it means facing fears—fears around money, experience or knowledge. The worst are fears of the unknown. What if you never learn everything necessary to grow a successful business? What […]
10 Keys to Your New Venture Success and Satisfaction
As the economy flourishes after some tough economic times, more and more people seem to be turning to entrepreneurship as an alternative to traditional employment. I applaud this trend, but caution all of you thinking this direction to approach entrepreneurship with your eyes wide open. It is not for everyone, as the entrepreneur’s path is […]
