I have no regrets about being an entrepreneur. Chasing my dreams and starting my own business was the best decision I ever made. That’s not to say that it’s always been easy. I’ve had businesses fail, sacrificed relationships, and had to deal with daily challenges. Handling upset customers or motivating employees are the smaller situations […]
You’ve had a brilliant idea for a business for some time now. It keeps nagging at you so much that you finally decide to take the leap and pursue it. The thing is — you can’t leave your full-time job just yet. After all, you have bills to pay and you’re still in the early […]
How do you define success? Maya Angelou said, “Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.” Winston Churchill’s take? “Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.” “My definition of success?” Richard Branson asked himself on Virgin’s blog. “The more you’re actively and practically engaged, […]
Sometimes you don’t realize that you are down because you don’t dwell on these things. You get-up every morning, do your routine, head to work, go home, rinse, and repeat. Overtime, you realize that you’re unsatisfied with — with what? Your business? No, then what? Maybe you’re in a slump, but don’t realize it. That’s […]
At some point, your business might consider a way to outsource your work, delegating some of your functions or responsibilities to a party outside the business. If you’re used to handling everything in-house, it’s a nerve-wracking thought, but it’s also one that could save you lots of time, or ensure that your work is in […]
Communication is an important part of any part of life. In business, it can be the difference between making money or not. That’s why improving business communications in your company is a key component to succeeding. In this post, we’re going to cover 8 ways to improve business communications within your company. We’re covering everything […]
Have you considered joining a coworking space? After all, they seem to be popping up everywhere. Coworking spaces have also become synonymous with startup culture. The truth is there are pros and cons to joining a coworking space. Take it from me, I was a member of one for two years and recently canceled my […]
The journey that entrepreneurs embark on is full of twists and turns. Sometimes you become a success overnight. Other times you have to pivot into something completely different. And, there are times when you stumble along the way and fail. As someone who has experienced failure, I can honestly tell you that it sucks. Not […]
It’s estimated that nine out of ten startups will fail in their first year of business. Despite failure being so common we keep pushing on. So what is it that’s so enticing about launching a startup? Truthfully everyone has different reasons. Some have unwavering passion for their specific product. Others simply like to innovate and […]
Quitting your full-time career isn’t always an option for those wanting to pursue an entrepreneurial venture, and it doesn’t have to be. More and more people are starting businesses or side projects while juggling a full-time job. Those that are starting up this way are actually 1/3 less likely to fail than those jumping in […]
