I love Facebook groups. I think they are one of the easiest things you can do that will contribute to growing your business. Below I will share with you three key reasons to join Facebook groups. 1. Networking Networking is extremely important in business. Typically, when you hear the word networking, you think of face to face interaction. Networking doesn’t always happen in … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Increase Productivity and Profit
Increasing productivity and profit is a must in business in order for it to grow and reach its full potential. Often, increasing productivity means you will need more people on your team, especially if your business is rapidly growing. The goal in business is to generate revenue to reach or exceed our profit margin. I would like to share three ways to increase productivity … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Get Organized
Want to get organized? Here are five ways to do it! 1. Throw away Unneeded Items A lot of us, especially entrepreneurs, have “I may need that one day syndrome.” That’s basically feeling like you don’t want to throw away anything because you feel like you will need it one day, regardless of how old the items is. When organizing our offices we automatically think about … [Read more...]
4 Misconceptions of the Entrepreneur Lifestyle
From the outside looking in, entrepreneurship seems to be a breeze. You are your own boss, you can set your own hours, and can work from anywhere. That sounds so amazing, and it is! However, there are some misconceptions. 1. You’ll Work Less Hours One of the most common phrases I hear from aspiring entrepreneurs that are currently in Corporate America is, “I can’t wait to set … [Read more...]
4 Things Entrepreneurs Should Do Quarterly
Often, entrepreneurs set business goals at the beginning of the year but forget to re-evaluate things as time goes on. We also forget that pleasing our customers is one of our top priorities because happy customers bring referrals. Below are four things entrepreneurs should do quarterly to assist with continuous growth and sustainability: 1. Evaluate Old Goals and Create … [Read more...]
3 Basic Skills / Attributes Entrepreneurs Need
Do you have the basic skills/attributes that entrepreneurs need to be successful? If not, start cultivating them now. Here are three you should start working on developing as soon as possible: 1. Professional Presentation Skills Professional presentation skills are extremely important for an entrepreneur. When you think of professional presentation skills, you probably think … [Read more...]
5 Rookie Business Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make
As a business owner, there are some mistakes that you simply shouldn't make. Here are five rookie business mistakes that you need to avoid: 1. Bad Customer Service We have all experienced bad customer service at some point in our lives that has made us turn down a sale. Many times we walk out of a store because we are not greeted as we enter or as we shop. This is bad … [Read more...]
3 Benefits of Having an Online Business
Have you considered opening an online business or moving your current business online? Now is the time to do it! Here are three benefits of having an online business to help you make the leap: 1. Easy to Relocate – Go Global In life, we sometimes make sporadic life changes, such as relocating. This may be due to finding a job in another state, moving to make a better life for … [Read more...]
3 Key Steps When Transitioning to Full Time Entrepreneur
Moving from a full-time job to becoming your own boss as an entrepreneur is both challenging and exciting. Here are three important things to keep in mind as you make the transition to ensure it's smooth and successful. 1. Soak up Information Corporate America has tons of information to offer. If you are working a 9 to 5 job with the intent to become an entrepreneur, be sure … [Read more...]
Don’t Compromise Your Brand by Making These 3 Mistakes
There are two types of branding; there is personal branding and business branding. Personal branding is when you market yourself, and business branding is when you’re marketing your business. Often, entrepreneurs have the mindset to please everyone. That mindset typically comes from wanting to make a profit. Of course, entrepreneurs want to turn a profit, that’s one of the … [Read more...]