It is so easy to look at our circumstances and think “I can’t.” You might be thinking “the odds are stacked up against me, Kris.” Maybe they are. You might say “but Kris, you don’t understand.” I don’t. But what I can tell you is that the odds aren’t stacked as high as you might … Read more
When I talked about the entrepreneurial mindset, one of the things I discussed was taking responsibility for yourself. That’s what this article is about. This might be one of my most pointed articles and that is why encourage you to read my pandering post if you are easily offended. Everyday, we’re given (force fed?) ample … Read more
I’ve said that entrepreneurship is a passion that is within you. It is also accompanied by a mindset. It is a mindset of improvement, acceptance of responsibility and self-determination. An entrepreneur doesn’t wish things were better. The entrepreneur identifies what can be improved and sets out to improve it. An entrepreneur does not say “it’s … Read more
I love entrepreneurship. I grew up watching my father run his own business, and I was always around entrepreneurs. I knew people that ran bars, motorcycle stores, tattoo studios, restaurants, music stores and just about any other type of business you can imagine. They inspired me. The thing about passion is- it is ingrained in … Read more
A hat tip to Brian Clark of copyblogger. “The Writer Runs This Show” inspired this. The Entrepreneur Runs This Show We have the vision. We have the drive. We have leadership by the barrel. The entrepreneur runs this show. We’re the ones who dream the dreams. We’re the ones who set out to make them. … Read more
Many marketing experts, such as the Business Intelligence Institute, an educational organization that recently put together a Social Media Marketing Summit for Law Firms in May of 2013, believe that a company not utilizing social media marketing (SMM) is committing business suicide. They believe that businesses should put at least some of the marketing budget … Read more
You’ve been doing public speaking for a few years now. You feel confident about your skills. But you still don’t see yourself in that category of a great public speaker. Take some tips from the professionals, and you may find that you’re not too far from your goal. Know Your Material This is a textbook … Read more
Starting a small business can be a dream come true for many but it can also be a very daunting prospect. There’s no doubt that getting a company off the ground requires a lot of hours and a lot of hard work. While the ambition, creativity and inspiration may all come naturally, the planning, the … Read more
Today, more than ever, customers have high expectations for how quickly they receive their products. Luckily, there are certain steps that you can take to help you improve your order fulfillment process. These steps include combining your system and software, getting rid of paperwork, evaluating shipping and process center, and automating your processes. Combine Your … Read more
Self-employed people should have their own insurance coverage. A lot can happen with any business, and that is what necessitates having the proper coverage in place. Often, the coverage required by law may not be enough to remove the burden. Sure, you’ll be able to operate, but what if the unthinkable happens? Business insurance is … Read more
Starting a business can be exciting, satisfying, challenging, and a bit scary. Among all of the things you as a business owner must decide is if you want to incorporate your business. Business incorporation comes with many pros and cons, just like all aspects of owning your own business, and depending on the type of … Read more
If you are self-employed or in charge of a small business, what would happen if you were to die? I know, I’m not trying to be a downer here, but it’s important to consider all situations- even those that we may not want to happen. Hoping for the best and planning for the worst is … Read more
It might be hard to know where and when to start investing your time, but at some point you’re going to wonder: “What is the best way to invest money?” Eventually, you will have to make that decision, whether you print 100 Curriculum Vitaes or Resumes and look for a job, whether you decide to … Read more
Safety in the workplace is an issue that can be overlooked by companies who prioritize their finances above everything else. However, new research shows that those who are reliant on gas are skipping important gas safety checks, which could endanger workers who may be unaware of the problems of working with gas. Gas safety checks are … Read more
Video conferencing is something that may become a big part of the way in which companies, large and small, communicate with their customers, potential customers and colleagues. This infographic supplied by Powwow Now video conferencing hints at the possibility that small businesses in particular may consider using it more in the future. Three out of … Read more
Profit is important for businesses to survive but is pointless if you struggle with your cash flow. You need to have the money available to clear your debts and pay your outgoings while waiting for other customers or clients to pay you. One way to improve your cash flow is through invoice factoring, which is … Read more
Grow your Business with Small Business Loans If your small business has reached a pivotal point and you need to put together a growth plan, you may be wondering how to finance the growth. The good news is that you can explore a business line of credit or small business loan to meet these needs. … Read more
Mobile credit card processing solutions are flooding the market, but Square merchant services was one of the first. Square has an app that works on both iOS devices (Apple iPhone, iPod, iPad, etc.) and Android devices alike. For anyone with previous merchant services experience, you might recall the horrendous maze of fees referred to as … Read more
Thinking differently should be a goal that everyone strives for, but most people choose not to. I wish I could cite statistics for that claim, but one only needs to look around them to see that everyone follows a very similar track. Entrepreneurs have to follow a different track in order to be successful. Successful … Read more
Published by: Crown Business Author: Jason Fried & David Heinemeier Page Count: 288 Price (as of this writing): Hardcover $12.20, Kindle: $12.99 What is Rework and Who are the authors? Rework is the latest offering by the guys of 37Signals. The book essentially takes everything we’ve ever known about companies and business and obliterates it … Read more
Are you trying to start a business? Do you need capital to expand your business? Entrepreneur grants are an option you may need to consider. Types of Entrepreneur Grants There are different types of entrepreneur grants such as minority grants, grants for women, grants for start-ups, grants for specialized businesses, and even grants for low-income … Read more