As an entrepreneur, you most likely wear many hats in your day-to-day work. Figuring out how to juggle all of the tasks you have to do, while still maintaining a life outside of work can be a challenge. Entrepreneuring articles focus on you, the entrepreneur, and how you can strengthen your areas of weakness when it comes to business and keeping a healthy work-life balance.
Before you open the doors of your new construction company, it’s important to understand the scope of preparation and work involved in running a construction business. Establishing any business, for that matter is far from easy, and there are always things that slip out of mind, even with experienced entrepreneurs. If you feel ready to launch your construction startup, here are … [Read more...]
Each year, more and more small businesses are founded and owned by female entrepreneurs. The world has moved on from the time when men were the providers and women housewives. Nowadays, the number of small businesses owned by women is growing two times faster than other small businesses, and female entrepreneurs are the fastest growing segment of business owners. No surprise … [Read more...]
According to a study conducted by Freelancers Union and Elance-oDesk, one of the most well-known freelance job platforms today, approximately one out of every three U.S. workers currently operates in some type of freelance capacity. This is approximately 53 million people in total, a number equal to the population of 25 entire states. Of these workers, roughly 2.8 million … [Read more...]
Starting a business is a dream for many people, but it can be hard to find success in markets already spoken for by large companies. In an ever-changing business climate, many small businesses and start-ups are finding their success by offering something new. Pioneering your own field comes with plenty of risk, but if you find success, you may change the game and find … [Read more...]
We all hit rough patches in business. Small business owners—you know what I’m talking about. Maybe a product launch isn’t as successful as you’d hoped it would be. Maybe you’re seeing a lull in customer traffic for some reason. Maybe you’ve lost one of your key employees. Maybe you’re just burned out and need a break. These kinds of things happen to all of us from time to … [Read more...]
Whether you are just starting out or you have been running a business for some time, we all have the desire to succeed. We are always looking for innovative and unique ways to constantly improve our businesses. Unfortunately, you might have tried every trick in the book, and nothing is working out. Here are five unique ways that you may not have already tried to minimize risk, … [Read more...]
Owning a venue business opens a door to countless opportunities, but it also requires doing a lot of work, investing large sums of money, and dealing with tedious permits. However, it is also liberating, as you can tweak the space and use it and rent it for an astoundingly diverse range of events as you create new contacts and quality business connections. It is also a … [Read more...]
Fueled in part by America’s recent recession and by our growing interest in recycling of all types of things, consignment stores are growing in popularity. According to America’s Research Group, about 15 percent of Americans will shop at a consignment/resale shop this year. When you compare that percentage to the 11 percent of Americans who shop in factory outlet malls, the … [Read more...]
A franchise business model allows companies to create a recognized brand name and quickly scale their business. Unfortunately, it can be hard for companies to stay successful in the long-term and create a global brand name, which is why it is important to take risks. Franchise UK has created this infographic to show you what goes into creating a globally-known franchise. From … [Read more...]
In my office, amongst the piles of books, a limited edition can of Coke celebrating my beloved Clemson Tigers’ recent national football championship, and an Excalibur sword-in-the-stone paperweight stand three framed photos of people who inspire me everyday: Winston Churchill, Walt Disney, and Herb Kelleher. Having these leadership icons greet me each morning motivates me to … [Read more...]
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