Tag: Entrepreneurship

February 15, 2024

There’s something that every leader needs to understand about disruption: It is always happening. It is always taking place. It can be easy to believe that disruption is limited to once-in-a-lifetime occurrences, where the world is forever changed. Or that […]

January 22, 2024

Embarking on the journey of buying a business is an exciting and commendable resolution. However, often, I see buyers trying to find the perfect business. Spoiler alert! No such business exists, so flexibility is the key to achieving your entrepreneurial […]

January 22, 2024

“A wise man should foresee tragedy or misfortune and take action to prevent or overcome such tragedy or misfortune well before it strikes. Thus, only he can enjoy a safe and good life.” These words of wisdom, spoken by Lord […]

January 18, 2024

One of the greatest benefits of entrepreneurship is the freedom to chart your own path — be your own boss and institute a business culture that reflects your unique leadership sensitivities. That said, such liberty can be a double-edged sword: […]

January 16, 2024

What Are Rocks? Quarterly Rocks are the three to seven most important things your company, department, or team must complete within the next 90 days. Rocks represent goals that will take longer than seven days to complete. They allow you […]

January 10, 2024

As someone who has started their own company, I know how tempting it can be to leave a stable job in pursuit of being your own boss. However, there is no guarantee of success, and it’s important to understand both […]

January 9, 2024

How many countless meetings have you been in that seemed to have no clear purpose, no agenda (or the agenda was hijacked), ran too long, and left you feeling like you just wasted precious time? As an entrepreneur, you and […]

December 29, 2023

Are you tired of working for someone else and ready to be your own boss? Starting a business can be challenging, but with low-cost, high-profit franchises, achieving your dream can be easier than you think. These franchises offer the perfect […]

December 26, 2023

When it comes to being a small business owner, there’s a fairly equitable split between the pros and the cons. Many are drawn by the perceived freedom it brings, while others are deterred by the long hours synonymous with working […]

December 18, 2023

Burnout is one of the most common challenges that small business owners often face. A recent study revealed that 42% of small business owners have experienced burnout in the past month, with an additional 24% currently grappling with it. While […]

December 11, 2023

What were you doing before you started your side hustle, and why were you interested in entrepreneurship? Prior to starting my side hustle, I was a licensed social worker for Duke University. I was looking at my salary and realizing […]

November 30, 2023

For entrepreneurs, finding the right funding and exposure can open countless doors for successfully launching, running, and growing their companies. Luckily, several opportunities are available for small businesses that know where to look. To help you set your small business […]

November 22, 2023

Two things are certain when you embark on an entrepreneurial venture. The first? You’ll get plenty of advice. The second? You’ll get loads of well-intentioned warnings. Sometimes, the two will overlap, as in the case of a cautionary comment disguised […]

November 14, 2023

Of all the complexities of entrepreneurship, one takes the cake: ego. Every entrepreneur needs it, but it can also be the undoing of many entrepreneurs. When you have a healthy ego, you have the will to win as a business […]

October 4, 2023

“What goes around, comes around.” That’s what we often sigh to ourselves when we witness instances of bad behavior that goes unchecked, or, worse, rewarded, or even celebrated. But in an era where the concept of karma often feels elusive, […]

September 6, 2023

Early in my entrepreneurial journey, I found myself stretched very thin and losing my enthusiasm. I was trying to figure out, “Who will I be when I grow up?” I was a coach, coaching a variety of clients with a […]

August 28, 2023

On this episode of The Jeff Fenster Show, prominent entrepreneur and host of the highly-acclaimed Smart Passive Income podcast Pat Flynn shares his remarkable journey of transitioning from an architect to a thriving online business owner. Flynn’s story is a […]

July 27, 2023

Starting a new business can be an exciting and rewarding venture, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges. Achieving business objectives will take perseverance and patience. Making good decisions will align with the overall objectives and vision […]

July 21, 2023

Women entrepreneurs often find themselves battling gender inequality in financing, real estate negotiations, and many other aspects of building a successful small business. Rather than see these small business challenges as insurmountable, many consider them to be opportunities for growth […]

July 17, 2023

Business events are super lucrative for entrepreneurs, at least for the ones who come with the right mindset. Others, though, sometimes leave feeling great — but if you audit their progress, little to no forward movement is made. So, what […]