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...]
Whether you’ve lost your job, are underemployed, or were passed over for an important promotion, weathering a career setback can be incredibly stressful. However, career speed bumps also present an exciting opportunity: they allow you to refocus your efforts and pursue a business that truly excites you. But making that leap will require serious strategizing and hustle. … [Read more...]
In recent years, small home-based businesses became vastly popular. Looking for an alternative to the traditional nine-to-five work model, thousands of people are moving their careers under their roofs. While some of those business ideas require skilled labor and financing, most of them are within the reach of everyone willing to learn something new and work hard. Selling Used … [Read more...]
We live in an age of unprecendented opportunity. Everywhere we look, technology is making everything easier. From the books we read to the groceries we buy, our lives are becoming more and more automated. Which introduces a whole new opportunity: Never before has the need for creativity been greater. We need you to make something, to launch something we've never seen, to … [Read more...]
I remember when I got out of law enforcement and started my own freelance writing business. It was a big move, but one that I made because I moved from Michigan to California and wanted a career that I would enjoy that’d also enable me to work from anywhere since my husband was likely going to be travelling quite frequently. Although it was five years ago, the long days, … [Read more...]
Working parents rely on quality facilities to care for their kids while they are on the job. Despite the recent recession, growth in the childcare industry has remained sound, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the industry should grow by at least 5 percent through 2020. If you love kids and are looking to launch a small business, opening a childcare business … [Read more...]
Starting a business from scratch with an unforgiving budget is a reality that many entrepreneurs face. It’s not easy – in fact, sometimes it feels almost impossible. When budgets are tight, an entrepreneur is tested to the max and must hustle to make ends meet. Here are some things that you can do to help you along your online startup journey. Forecast Well and Plan … [Read more...]
Businessing Magazine recently spoke with John Publicover, co-founder and CEO of Storedby. John turned down a full time position at a hedge fund after graduating from The University of Tampa with a degree in International Business and Finance to pursue his entrepreneurial dreams, and developed Storedby, an online marketplace where users can list and rent privately-owned, … [Read more...]
There is nothing like starting a successful business. You have complete control over focus, process, time, initiatives, and direction. The problem is, now you have complete and independent control over focus, process, time, initiatives, and direction! I got what I hoped for, and it’s completely exhausting. It is a fantastic position to be in and I wouldn’t trade it for … [Read more...]
Writing a mission statement for your company can seem so daunting. How do you boil down all of the most essential values of your business into a single, concise statement? How do you make sure it communicates the right message to your team and to customers? It seems like there’s a lot of pressure to get it just right, and this becomes a point of paralysis for many business … [Read more...]
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