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Entrepreneurs must balance optimism and realism
What entrepreneurs have in common If you are an entrepreneur, chances are that you are intensely driven, totally in love with your chosen profession or borderline insane, and I’m betting it is a combination of all of the three that led you to take a leap of faith and start your business. It’s not too hard to start a business, ...
Battling negative stereotypes entrepreneurs are given
Some think “entrepreneur” means “unemployed” Being an entrepreneur comes with many benefits and wonderful experiences, but it also comes with ample stereotypes – some of which are negative. While you undoubtedly have a lot on your plate already, the truth of the matter is that as an entrepreneur, you’ll have to deal with these negative stereotypes as you continue to ...
How to know when to hire your first employee
The excitement of business ownership Owning your own business is an exciting experience. You’re reaching your goals and working hard to achieve those all-important professional milestones. Like most small business owners, you do most, if not all, of the work yourself. You log incredibly long hours and you put everything you have into your business venture and your professional dream. ...
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Why you must be your own visionary leader
What makes a visionary? What sets you in motion to get up in the morning and do your job? Do you love what you do? Do you have that fiery passion that guns for you, even in the moments right before you’re about to fall asleep, flooding you with thousands of ideas and light-bulb moments that spring you up and ...
Quit your job to be an entrepreneur without burning bridges
Avoiding burnt bridges While there are many required steps to entering the entrepreneurial world, one is that you’ll ultimately have to quit your full-time employment. And depending on your personality type and your current work environment and management team, this can get pretty awkward if making that important transition isn’t done properly. Believe it or not, there is proper etiquette ...
Selling your business: strategic vs. financial buyers
Different types of entrepreneurs and investors Most small business owners will sell or attempt to sell their business. Lifestyle entrepreneurs eventually want to retire and serial entrepreneurs want to cash out and fund their next venture(s). There are many iterations to the types of deals that can be done to exit a business, but two major categories of buyers exist: ...
Top 5 signs it is your time to become an entrepreneur
Leaving the grind Working a 9-to-5 job can provide you with stability, security, and peace of mind. But can it give you a sense of fulfillment, passion, and enjoyment? If not, you may not be in the right job environment. Working doesn’t mean it has to be boring, uneventful, and unfulfilling. Work should be about merging your passions, goals, and ...
Why nice guys finish last, earn less at work
Being nice at work There are varying theories of how leadership is formed, and while it depends on your industry and company structure, some companies have aggressive men in leadership, others have agreeable women leading. It is intuitive that leaders must get along with others in order to be successful, but while being kind makes a company picnic more fun ...
What entrepreneurs can expect during due diligence
Kick starting with capital In the present business climate, it is very difficult to get a business started without capital – either from the founders themselves, friends and/or family, or outside investors. Most entrepreneurs know that at some point(s), fundraising will be an important part of their role. What many don’t know, however, is what the process is like and ...
19 inspirational quotes on the art of negotiation
The art of negotiation One major part of a successful business is negotiation. As such, the art of negotiating is an essential skill of the modern business pro. But negotiating isn’t always so easy, as it is generally a trait that has to be developed rather than an inherited trait. Whether you are about to meet at the negotiation table ...
Business mogul says offices should not have doors
Simple rule for startups Mark Cuban is without question, the model that many startup founders are inspired by – he works all day and night but still plays hard and always tries new things, yet continues to make gobs of money. Cuban recently wrote 12 rules for startups in Entrepreneur Magazine, but today, we have chosen to focus on one ...
Google testing out free digital media training pilot program in India
Women Entrepreneurs of the Web Without much fanfare, and so far, no press, Google has launched “Women Entrepreneurs on the Web,” a community they have launched and are currently being pilot tested in India to offer women-owned business the equivalent of free web and social media coaching. Associate Manager, Pooja Srinivas at Google India is one of the women behind ...
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