I started a brand during the pandemic. Below are some of the learnings I've discovered along the way that I hope will help other female entrepreneurs starting their own business ownership journeys. 1. The Greater the Risk, the Higher the Reward The pandemic may have thrust the economy into uncharted territory, but it also served as a litmus test for entrepreneurs to identify … [Read more...]
My 2018 #GirlBoss Moments: 6 Things I Learned About Running a Successful Business
If you're here, I'm pretty sure you're grappling with the seemingly Herculean task of building a successful brand. It's not the easiest thing to do though, is it? But it can be. Honestly, entrepreneurship is a journey that demands you take a positive spin on your perceived "failures" if you want to keep on keeping on. Back it up with deliberate action, and you've got a … [Read more...]
3 Tips for Long-Term Business Success
Women are half as likely to start a business as men. However, over 11 million U.S. businesses are owned by females. As an entrepreneur who entered business in the 1990s, I often get asked how I got through decades of male-dominated environments. Here are three tips from my experience as Founder and CEO of a successful business: 1. Follow Projects and Develop a Business … [Read more...]
Franchising – Is It Right for You?
Franchising is a great way to start a business without having to start from scratch. An established and reputable franchisor will help you with everything from operations, legal, and finance to marketing, sales, and human resources. Since many aspects of running a business might be outside of your expertise, franchising makes it a lot easier to become a business … [Read more...]
Looking for the Perfect Job? Become an Entrepreneur
Guest post by Amy Abrams ( learn more about Amy at the end of this post). When I started my career almost twenty years ago, I wanted to find meaningful and creative work, make a good living and eventually have a family. Oh, and did I mention I wanted to travel, take time off when I wanted to and not have anyone tell me what to do? At the time, it sounded like a fantasy. Today, … [Read more...]