Have you ever dreamed of owning your own company that could thrive on helping other people? Here is why you can and should do it: You Get Paid for What You Love to Do When you are an entrepreneur, you are always looking for new ways to make things better, and in record time - whether it’s cooking, working, running or anything else. This is what it’s all about - having the … [Read more...]
Millennials tend to get a lot of flack for many things that are wrong in the world. They're blamed for the student loan crisis and the decline in marriage rates. However, there are a lot of innovative ways the millennials have made a mark for themselves, such as having a work-life balance. As a result, you can say many millennials are killing the 9-to-5. Consider these four … [Read more...]
Professional employees are an asset for every company. Those people make your business flourish by carrying out high-quality work. However, as more and more opportunities arise on the job market, it’s become easy to have your best employee lured away by competitors. Keeping good employees from leaving the company is simple when you have a flexible mindset and know how to manage … [Read more...]
In my last post, I shared a number of benefits of being a solopreneur because, let’s face it, it has to be worth it or else I and all of the other solopreneurs out there wouldn’t likely take this type of career route. However, no matter how much you like what you do for a living as a solopreneur, working for yourself and by yourself isn’t always easy. Especially if you truly … [Read more...]
As an entrepreneurial mom, do you ever feel like you have to choose between keeping your business running smoothly and spending quality time with your kids? Our own data suggests business owner moms often face this dilemma. We recently carried out a survey of entrepreneurial moms and nearly eight in ten (77 percent) say they feel guilty about not being able to spend more time … [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...]
It crept up on me slowly. It started with a few aches and pains when I woke up in the morning. Then it turned into some occasional stiffness throughout the day. However, it really caught my attention early last winter when I actually yelped in pain as I attempted to look over my shoulder to make a lane change while driving. By this time, I had developed a full-blown neck and … [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...]
When you decided to work from home, it’s likely you were drawn to the flexibility and the independence it provides. You can set your own schedule, perhaps working nights and weekends for a big project one week and then sleeping in the next day or two. You can take a break when you want, allowing you to be there for your kids’ recitals or to take advantage of a perfect … [Read more...]
Before you read one more word, I want you to take a really deep breath. Take air into your lungs as slowly as you can, breathing in through your nose, hold your breath for a count of four, then exhale slowly through your mouth until you feel like you can’t breathe out any more. Now do this four more times. Relaxed? Okay, good. At this point, I want you to close your eyes and … [Read more...]
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