If you’re like many entrepreneurs, you probably borrowed money, in one form or another, to start your business. According to the Kauffman Foundation, nearly 65 percent of entrepreneurs rely on personal and family savings for startup capital, and close to 10 percent carry balances on their personal credit cards. Now add student loans, mortgages, car […]
Stress
Jobs Are Overwhelming Employees’ Health
The idea of finding a job that is not only rewarding but values your life is more out of reach than some might think. There are countless jobs out there putting employees at risk in many ways. As we were all reminded by the Chernobyl miniseries on TV, you might think your job is perfectly […]
Work Fatigue: An Infographic
The psychology of work fatigue goes deeper than just feeling tired after you clock out. While scientists aren’t sure what the cause of work fatigue is, its effects permeate into nearly every area of our life leaving us both mentally and physically exhausted. Fatigue can be a subtle yet painful experience. Fitting into the symptoms […]
Addressing Employees’ #1 Stressor Head-On
Your employees are stressed. And it has nothing to do with the work you’re giving them or the office politics or whose cubicle is 2 inches bigger than anyone else’s. Well, okay, that last one may be causing some additional stress… But the truth is financial stress is on the rise, and there’s no way […]
6 Simple, Reliable Steps for Entrepreneurs to Relieve Stress
As an entrepreneur, you simply can’t avoid all of the stress triggers in your life. However, what you can do is learn how to deal with it. In order to avoid the many health problems associated with stress, here are some of the steps you can take to relieve yourself of it. Improve Your Sleeping […]
3 Proven Ways to Get You Through Tough Times
I couldn’t handle it. The pressure of closing the business, being hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt and in the middle of a divorce was overwhelming. I felt like crawling into a cave. Hiding. I was in an ocean of pain. Then I turned to someone I trusted. Known all my life. My brother. I […]
10 Strategies for Managing the Stress of a Startup
One of the most common complaints I hear from entrepreneurs is that they are overwhelmed by the workload and stress of starting their company. Then there are the additional challenges of balancing the demands of family and friends. Having too much on your plate can turn your dream into a nightmare. Some people will tell […]
Furry Stress-Busters: Benefits of a Pet-Friendly Workplace
These days, attracting the best employees isn’t just about the money and the job: it’s about the perks. Of course, there’s no substitute for the basics, like a competitive salary, a good health plan, and a generous amount of PTO, but the extras can help entrepreneurs put their company at the top of the list […]
Reducing the Stress Factor
Whether you’re successfully part of an internal marketing team, at an agency or even a business owner – you’ve got a skill that you probably take for granted. You’re a master juggler. You can’t execute successful marketing today without that ability. You’re used to having lots of balls in the air and even if you […]
4 Ways to Cope with the Pressures of Leadership
The freedom of being a leader comes with hidden shackles: the ties you feel to your investors, supporters, employees and all of the other people you don’t want to let down. As a business leader myself, I know the feeling of being like a swan: maintaining a serene demeanor while paddling frantically beneath the surface. […]
