There’s something about a quad Americano that makes work seem effortless. At first I thought it was the caffeine that helped me crush my to-do list. But, back at the office, no amount espresso can help me focus. Which got me thinking; maybe it wasn’t what I was drinking, but where I was working that […]
Do You Really Need a Business Plan?
June 18, 2013 By 3 Comments
When you are getting ready to start a new business, many advisors will tell you that the first step is to create a business plan. That may be a good idea in some situations, but not always. What is a Business Plan? A business plan is a formal document describing how your business will […]
A Commencement Address For Would-Be Entrepreneurs
June 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Dear Graduates: You think you know, but you have no idea. You are woefully unprepared for what’s next. You are entitled to nothing. You are responsible for defining and creating your own success. And, the 9 to 5 job that you’ll be lucky to earn will leave you empty and unfulfilled. That’s the advice I […]
Becoming an Entrepreneurial Writer: A Guide to Guest Blogging Part II
June 7, 2013 By 1 Comment
Last week, I wrote A Guide to Guest Blogging Part I, which covered why as an entrepreneurial writer, you may want to consider guest blogging and contributing to other online news sites, magazines, and blogs as well as how to properly do it. This week, I’ll cover why you may want to offer guest bloggers […]
Running a Business: How Successful Entrepreneurs Do It
June 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment
When most people decide to become an entrepreneur, they start with growing their business. That makes sense, right? Once the profits roll in, many people decide that they should follow where the money leads. However, some people decide to pursue business opportunities that have a bigger potential for growth. It’s not that they don’t consider […]
