The delicate balance between work and family can define a successful entrepreneur. Many entrepreneurs find their businesses require such major time and energy commitments that family life takes a backseat. The natural instincts to compete, direct, and analyze the details of business take over to the exclusion of any leisure time. You deserve to enjoy […]
Continue readingShare this image with your social networks![social_share] What’s Your Plan? When you’re a kid, you’re expected to follow directions, do your homework, behave, clean behind your ears and speak politely to all adults. There’s also a good chance that your parents had plans for your future. These may have included going to college or following […]
Continue readingYou’re an entrepreneur with a startup. You know the rules; you know the tried-and-true practices. But what you may not know is how breaking those rules can give you the freedom you need to “make it” – and that success on your own terms is so much sweeter. Taming Your Critics The first obstacle you’ll […]
Continue readingGrowing up is hard to do. Standing toe-to-toe with the decision about “what you want to do with your life” is more than nerve-wracking – it’s borderline torturous. Just remember that the average American will have 3 different careers in their lifetime, maybe more. Today is the perfect day to begin your journey to find […]
Continue readingPersonal branding is a must for an entrepreneur who wants to really connect with others and build recognition as an expert in a certain field. But establishing a personal brand takes time and can sometimes be confusing. So how can you expand your personal brand in a way that adds value right away? 1. Engage […]
Continue readingIt’s hard enough to entice new readers to visit your blog; it’s even more difficult to keep them coming back for more! Writing valuable and interesting content is definitely the most important component to running a successful blog, but there are other factors to consider as well. Here are seven vital tips to incorporate into […]
Continue readingA landing page is equivalent to a business’ first impression without the benefit of a directly personal touch. There is no warm smile or charismatic banter to compensate in this sales pitch. Visitors inevitably formulate a snap judgment based upon the visual design, the content on the page, and other factors commonly left unaddressed. Designing […]
Continue readingFinding an untapped niche in this massive worldwide market, at times, seems impossible – especially when you have a specific idea and you keep your head down. Many people are great business owners, but are they missing elements that could make them true entrepreneurs? Yes, you have to make what you love, but not at […]
Continue readingAre you someone who can’t resist the “free” bin at your local used bookstore? Would you love to write a book about your travels, your ideas, or your best recipes? Are you a hard-core bibliophile trying to figure out how eBooks are going to work in your world? If you answered yes to one or […]
Continue readingEntrepreneurs with an online business know that reaching, servicing and satisfying customers is one of the most effective ways to grow their businesses. And the ability to obtain and evaluate customer feedback through online surveys can give savvy business owners a strong competitive edge. The key is to create online surveys that gather relevant information […]
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