While a college degree was once necessary to avoid the corporate world and become your own boss, there are more opportunities than ever today that don’t require one. Each of these five jobs gives you the opportunity to become your own boss without first earning a college degree. Web Designer The internet has become a […]
Starting a Business
“Love What You Do” Won’t Build Your Business, But These 6 Steps Will
Start-ups abound, but not all of them have the staying power. The Small Business Association says that “only half of new businesses will survive the first five years and only a third will make it past 10.” An example is Virgin Brides, which was launched in 1990 and catered to wedding services, but it eventually […]
Planning to Start a Small Business in 2018? Follow These Tips
If you’re planning to start a small business in 2018, you may not realize everything you need to do to hit the ground running. Needless to say, it takes more than just putting an “open for business” sign in your front window. Here are some tips to follow for starting your own small business in […]
Embracing the Unknown: How I Decided to Found My Own Business
A little over a year ago, I was the chief technologist at Dyn, the fastest growing private company in New Hampshire with an internet performance product suite that is changing how companies connect to their end-users. Yet after years of helping the company grow to more than 400 employees on three continents, I decided to […]
5 Businesses You Can Start from Home While on Maternity Leave
You may have had thoughts of kicking back and enjoying maternity leave with your new bundle of joy. But for many women, it is also the time and breathing space that they need to take the plunge and start working for themselves. You will need to check the rules on maternity pay and whether you […]
Should You Go Into Business with Your Friends?
Either you’ve thought about it or you know someone who has: going into business with a good friend seems like a wonderful idea. Why wouldn’t it be? You already trust them, you know their habits, and you can communicate and aspire to the same goals. It does seem like the perfect mix, but there are […]
Why Small is Beautiful in 2015 Business
Do you remember the era when people had something that was called a “job for life”? It may seem like a slightly unusual proposition now, but for many workers it was something that was more or less taken for granted.
Mobile Businesses: Is Opportunity Rolling into Your Future?
Sometimes old good ideas make the best new ideas and that’s what we are currently witnessing with the resurgence of mobile businesses. Today, what started as a food truck renaissance has now spread to a wide range of commercial activities.
7 Mistakes to Avoid When Quitting Your Day Job to Start a Business
While it is good to learn from mistakes, it’s better to avoid them altogether. Avoiding these mistakes will not only increase your chances of succeeding but will also help facilitate your dream of becoming your own boss and travelling the world.
7 Entrepreneurs Who Made It Big in Their Teens
Every small business starts with a dream. From just a wishful thought, startups have sprouted up everywhere, especially on the Internet. The average age of most successful business owners may surprise you, though, because it’s a bit older than you’ve probably imagined. It is the ripe old age of 40.
