Ways to Stay Motivated as an Entrepreneur
Motivation seems natural when entrepreneurs and business owners are just starting out. It seems like you’re always in full swing. Each day is filled with much hope and enthusiasm. As time passes by, staying motivated and inspired can become a struggle. We all have those tough days, when things aren’t going well and everything feels like a challenge. It has happened to every one of us. Achieving those business goals becomes too difficult. Even those motivational posters that adorn your walls don’t seem to do their job. We...
read moreThings Business Owners Can Be Thankful For
Do you take the time to thank your customers and team who make your business as successful as it could be? Do you think about everything that makes you thankful you have your own business? Sure, being a small business owner has its good and bad times. Even though some things may not have worked out too well, there are always things to be grateful for. Realize that being an entrepreneur and owning a business is a gift not to be taken for granted. I encourage you to start by seeing your blessings. 1.You are in control of your life. Being an...
read more4 Personal Finances Management Tips for Entrepreneurs
As an entrepreneur, managing your personal finances is very important as you’ll be more aware of how your business venture is doing. Being able to make ends meet and keep your finances in order can seem like a challenging and complicated task, especially if you’re just starting up. Keeping your personal finances healthy ensures that you’ll be able to support your entrepreneurial journey. Take a look at these concrete guidelines on how to effectively manage your finances both at work and at home. 1.Track expenses Tracking...
read moreOverlooked Risks of Starting a New Business
Starting a new business is exciting. But at the same time, it is filled with high-stake risks. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, approximately half of small business start-ups fail within the first five years. The chances of success look rather slim, but understanding the risk of what you’re going into lessens the potential of a business failure. As a start-up business owner, there are inevitable challenges that you have to face and overcome. But then, the biggest mistake of all would be not pursuing your goal of...
read moreWhere to Submit Your Startup to Get Free Publicity
Every business owner knows that publicity is essential to business growth and success. Without exposure, your customers or potential investors won’t have any idea how great your products or services are, your interesting widget or your cool game-changing software, etc. If you’ve already built your company or website, doing initial promotion gives you visibility on the web. Online exposure helps establishes your brand. It is vital that you show it to the world and say, “we are here and we are the next big startup!” Here...
read moreThe Entrepreneur’s Simple Self-Care Practices
Almost every entrepreneur goes into business to be in control of their life – that is, to earn and to do what they want and live the life they want. Is that the same reason you went into business? But why do you always neglect taking care of yourself? Do you tend to put personal matters on hold, like dinner with your family, time with friends, exercise, or that yearly vacation? Are you making smaller excuses like “I still need to check my emails,” “I just need a few more minutes to finish this,” etc. while this...
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