When I started Molding Box, I was in my early 20s and was not yet jaded by the effects of long-term business. I wanted to create an environment that made me feel happy and allowed me to laugh. Face it: if you can’t laugh at least once during the day, then you will die very […]
Continue readingBlogging can be a tricky monster to face. The relative creativity that is required of the blogger as well as the fact that the posts need to be well written can be a daunting task to most business owners. Focus on what you do best and work to continue and improve the blog as you […]
Continue readingBeing your own boss certainly has the ingrained perk of being able to do what you want, when you want, as you see best suited to benefit your company. This certainly is an attractive quality that would appeal to any professional, but undeniably, being an entrepreneur can be a double-edged sword. Just because you want […]
Continue readingSocial media is the introverted public relations or marketing professional’s fantasy come to life. Being a person with a more quiet or naturally shy personality is not a bad thing in the world of marketing. Don’t attempt to utilize the same techniques more extroverted professionals typically choose to boost the sales of their product or […]
Continue readingIf you’ve run out of friends and family and there are no crowds beating a path to your company’s door, it may be time to explore other, less traditional fundraising options. Some of these lead to surprising levels of success. For example, one request on kickstarter.com asks for funding for a film, The End of […]
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Continue readingShopping online can be one of the most overwhelming things to do. Going from site to site comparing prices and reviews can leave your mind in knots. There are thousands of internet marketing products available on the web, all promising to produce millions for customers. You have to come up with a vetting process to […]
Continue readingBeing an entrepreneur certainly has its perks. But having the ability to be your own boss requires at least a dozen strong qualities in order to succeed. Cultivating these twelve characteristics of a successful entrepreneur will help ensure eventual success. 1. Honesty – In the world of being in the business of you, honesty is […]
Continue readingRunning a small business means you are up against bigger companies with seriously fat budgets and established reputations. Building the trust of prospective customers can be a bit of a task, but once the quality and legitimacy of your company is established, customers will be much more likely to abandon the patronage to the big […]
Continue readingI don’t know about you, but when I think about being self-employed, the first thing I think about is how nice it would be to make my own hours. I would imagine I would kiss that 9 to 5 goodbye and sleep in just a little longer. After all, as long as I get the […]
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