Few things exemplify the adventurer's spirit more than striking out on your own with a startup. Entrepreneurs are marked by a rugged individualism and a by-your-own-bootstraps ethos that make most nine-to-fivers feel nauseous. But too many entrepreneurs try to strike out on their own a little too literally. They try...
Entrepreneurship Funding: Your Guide to Bootstrapping a Startup
So you need to bootstrap a business. Do you know how far you can get without outside sources of funding? It might surprise you to learn that startups in the U.S. are actually in a slump right now. It sometimes sounds like there's a new business opening every minute. However, there's actually been...
How to Start a Business That Will Actually Succeed in 10 Simple Steps
Life as an entrepreneur isn't for the lazy or weak-of-heart. Building a business takes guts, discipline, tenacity, and a will to succeed. But it also requires business know-how and strategy. Do you have a driving passion to run your own company? The first step toward massive success is learning how...
7 Social Media Strategy Ideas for a Startup
New startups know that their biggest asset is brand awareness. If no one sees or hears much about your new business, how will you generate customers? One of the largest ways to bring people and businesses together is through social media. No matter the size or specialty of your business,...
Workplace Happiness: How to Keep Morale High at Work
Did you know that 68% of the country's employees are not engaged while at work? That's a huge number. Are you running a small business? Are you trying to operate a thriving, positive, successful workplace? Then you need to start at the heart: your employees. Disengagement could be happening because of low...
10 Habits of Successful Business Leadership
Accomplishing successful business leadership is a learned skill and something that can take your career to the next level. But competition in the entrepreneurial world is at an all-time high and the list of qualities a successful business leader must possess continues to grow. Not to worry, I've narrowed down...