Posts Tagged ‘Learning’
The Success Habit That Many Smart People Ignore
He was bullied so much at school that he was once thrown down a flight of stairs, then beaten until he was unconscious and hospitalized. But despite the outsider tag he had a passion. Born in a small town in South Africa and to the son of a dietitian he had a love of reading. His brother…
Read More4 Immediate Improvements Every Startup Can Make
It is like they say—a thousand startups, a thousand different problems. And then some. Every startup has its own problems and thinking there is a formula that could fix all of them would be foolish. That being said, there are always a few tweaks that can be made which will make any startup function better…
Read More2 Harsh Lessons I’ve Learned from Starting an Online Business (and Failing)
Starting a business and branching out on your own is difficult. Let’s not beat around the bush here. It’s a staggeringly different reality compared to the one so many of us are accustomed to in our comfortable, cozy desk jobs. I’ve always been passionate about online business, especially affiliate marketing. It’s something I discovered at…
Read MoreWhy Every Small Business Owner Should Have a Mentor
There’s one essential item you’re missing that’s key to your continued success. No, it’s not your business plan, mission statement or investors (though the latter may be necessary!). No matter where you are in your entrepreneurial journey, you can benefit from having a professional mentor. If you’ve never had a mentor, you’re missing out on…
Read More4 Lessons from Video Games You Can Apply to Your Business
There’s a Catch-22 that adult gamers always fall into. They need time to play video games, but they must work to fund their hobby; if they’re unemployed, then they can’t splurge on games they want since they don’t have money. It’s a tough spot to be in. More so if you’re running your own business.…
Read MoreWhy the Skills Gap Matters for Today’s Small Businesses
In 2013, 39 percent of American companies reported that they were unable to fill positions thanks to a lack of sufficiently talented job-seekers. This mismatch between the number of qualified people looking for jobs and the positions that managers would like to fill is known as the skills gap, and it’s not going anywhere anytime…
Read MoreWhy Leadership Coaching Works
More and more businesses are utilizing leadership team development as part of an integral approach to developing key staff. When leaders get bogged down with everyday management tasks such as planning, budgeting, organizing and even motivating staff, their own personal development and vision starts to fall by the wayside. The common mistake in many businesses…
Read MoreLooking for Support? Connect with Like-Minded Entrepreneurs
The old proverb, “Show me your friends and I’ll tell you who you are,” translates into surrounding yourself with the right people. As a startup founder, surrounding yourself with like-minded entrepreneurs can have a major impact on your own success and that of your business. Unfortunately, entrepreneurs often fail to seek out others for a…
Read MoreTax Advantages: Reimbursing Employees for Education
Reimbursing employees for education expenses can both strengthen the capabilities of your staff and help you retain them. In addition, you and your employees may be able to save valuable tax dollars. But you have to follow IRS rules. Here are a couple of options for maximizing tax savings. An Employee Fringe Benefit Qualifying reimbursements…
Read MoreTraveling Can Provide a Great Entrepreneurial Education
We all know the definition: Entrepreneurship involves the activity of setting up a business or businesses and taking on financial risks in the hope of making a profit. However simple that definition may sound, though, the reality of being a successful entrepreneur involves more frustration, motivation and man hours than just the ‘risks’ and ‘hope’…
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