So you’ve decided you want to work for yourself and you’ve been inspired to strike out on your own – excellent! You may have great work experience or recently graduated, or you may be returning to the workforce. In fact, there is no set definition of what an entrepreneur is composed of. The important factor at this juncture is your entrance into the marketplace – put simply, … [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...]
3 Steps To Take Before Starting A Business
The other day I was watching a re-run of the show Reba and thought, “This is a great topic for a blog post!” Reba’s younger daughter needed money for her college fund. Since Reba and her husband were divorced, she asked him if he could help. In Reba’s mind, the way he could help the most was by selling his country club membership that he had for over 15 years. Doing that … [Read more...]
The Profile of an Entrepreneur – Do You Match? [Infographic]
Do you match the profile of an entrepreneur? TechnologyAdvice CEO Rob Bellenfant and his research team analyzed the defining personal characteristics and habits of entrepreneurs and compared the results to the general population. As the infographic below shows, the results are very interesting. For example, some highlights include: The average entrepreneur works 66 hours … [Read more...]
Why a Business Plan is a Waste Of Time
Anyone who has ever mentioned starting their own company has been told that they need to start with a solid business plan. These plans, we are taught by business sages who spend more time in the classroom than in the boardroom, are essential. They help investors see why your idea is sound, how it will make money, and why people will buy what you are selling. Are business … [Read more...]
Sponsored Video: Change Your Career, Pursue Your Passion and Gain Your Independence
Has your career stalled? Are you feeling unmotivated, frustrated, or burned out? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then you should know that you’re not alone. Most people feel this way at some point in their careers, but fortunately, there are ways to reinvent yourself and your career. Taking the risk to change your career and pursue your passion is one of … [Read more...]
Anyone Can Be an Entrepreneur – No Risk Necessary!
The old-school way to start a business was to create a business plan, get funding, and open a business on Main Street. This generally cost thousands, and success wasn’t guaranteed. It was risky and time-intensive. You could literally lose everything. However, times have changed. Now, with very little investment, anyone can open an online business. Success is not guaranteed, … [Read more...]
5 Questions to Ask to Learn if Being an Entrepreneur Is Right for You
The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in today’s business community. I am living proof. Having established a business consulting firm 14 years ago, the reason we have survived is because we embrace this joie de vivre. If you are tired of working for someone else, or you are looking for a different strategy to balance work and home life, becoming an entrepreneur and … [Read more...]
How to Rule the World (or at least your calendar)
Woman Entrepreneur Working From Home I have been working at home and running a business for quite a few years now. I have a husband and two small children. So far we are all still alive and the house hasn’t burned down. This is only because I have figured out a few things. Having talked to other women who work from home I discovered similar challenges and concerns are shared … [Read more...]