Getting to pick the exceptional people we work with. An opportunity to add value, big or small, to people’s lives. Not having to ask permission to try something crazy. The patience and understanding of our family and friends — especially […]
10 Ways to Grow Your Business
Looking to take your business to the next level? Then check out these 10 practical ways to expand your business. When you first started your business, you probably did a lot of research. You may have sought help from advisors; […]
15 lessons to business success
Here are some tips to consider before you start a business, and to help your business grow in the future. As Ringo Starr might have sung: “You’ve got to pay your dues if you want to sing the blues. You […]
How Young Entrepreneurs can make time for Love
With the arrival of yet another Valentine’s Day, a young entrepreneur’s thoughts may turn to love. And though many of us yearn for it, we often think we simply don’t have time because we’re so busy with our business. Marc […]
Balancing Part-Time Business with Full-Time Job
Imagine this scene: your deadline to submit the completed project to your biggest client from your part-time business is tomorrow and you plan to work all night long to finish the work. However, your boss from your day job […]
What kind of business should I start?
Starting a business is way cool these days – everyone is doing it. And what’s not to love about it, right? That being said, the only question then is what kind of business should you start? That’s the burning question […]
How to find a Niche Market
A market in its entirety is too broad in scope for any but the largest companies to tackle successfully. The best strategy for a smaller business is to divide demand into manageable market niches. Small operations can then offer specialized […]
Why Existing Companies Need Planning Too
Does your company have an annual strategic plan? Does your company develop an annual plan to polish its strategy, focus on main priorities, and manage its cash? Every business needs to plan Unfortunately, there is a myth that associates planning […]
The 11 Harsh Realities Of Being An Entrepreneur
There’s always talk about the end game in the form of an acquisition, funding announcement, or eventual flame out. Hollywood has even made a movie about the founding of Facebook that glamorizes startup life instead of showing what it really […]
14 Ways To Be A Great Startup CEO
Everyone thinks that being a startup CEO is a glamorous job or one that has to be a ton of fun. That’s what I now refer to as the “glamour brain” speaking aka the startup life you hear about from […]