Myths About Being an Entrepreneur
There is a good chance that the vast majority of us have considered being an entrepreneur before. But there are a ton of misconceptions that come with the territory. There are a few in particular that stand out above the rest. Here are some of the biggest myths about...
Simple Steps to Writing a Business Plan
Your business plan is one of the hallmarks of success. Without one, you are just another business at risk of stagnant growth or financial failure. With that said, writing a business plan can be daunting and intimidating for entrepreneurs of all levels. Writing your...
How to Write a Performance Review
A performance review is one of the most important documents contributing to the success of an organization. If done correctly, managers and employees can openly share their views of the department’s performance while strengthening workplace relationships and trust....
What to Know When Hiring Employees
When it comes to bringing on new employees for your business, you want to make sure that the person you bring on is the right fit for your company. Not only do they need to be skilled at their job, but they also need to understand how they can contribute to the...
Ways to Get a Job Referral
In today’s job market, many employers prefer to hire someone who is referred to them. But good referrals can seem like finding a needle in a haystack. If you are looking for a new career opportunity, here are some ways to get a job referral. Set up a “Soft Referral” A...
Attracting New Customers to Your Business
A business can’t survive without customers. The more customers you have, the better your business will be. Here are some of the top ways you can start attracting new customers to your business right away. Create Goals for New Customer Acquisition One of the best ways...
How to Build Your Business Website
Today, your business is nothing without a powerful and engaging website. If you're like most entrepreneurs, you want to get your website up and running as quickly and inexpensively as possible. The problem is that it's straightforward to end up with a poorly designed...
Why Many Entrepreneurs Don’t Succeed
As much as we would all like to run our own businesses, there is a harsh reality to face. The simple fact of the matter is that most entrepreneurs fail. There are many reasons why and it is not a pretty statistic, but it is the harsh reality that entrepreneurs face....
How Successful Entrepreneurs Think
Let’s face the facts: entrepreneurs have a certain state of mind. The way that they think is one of the first things that we as aspiring entrepreneurs should be attempting to mimic. That mindset permeates throughout the business and into the other areas of their...
Growing Your Network as an Entrepreneur
To be an entrepreneur, you have to be focused and determined but also incredibly well connected. It’s the only way to succeed when you’re starting from the ground up. If you don’t have any connections now, rest assured that there are plenty of ways for you to grow...