There are many articles that share how to be successful in your small business venture. However, if you don’t unlimited free time on your hands, which is probably the case since you are growing a business from scratch, you will need a shortlist that gets straight to the point. This is one of those lists. Become Fearless The biggest decision that you will make in your new … [Read more...] about 5 Simple Strategies for Encouraging Entrepreneurial Success
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Sam Walton: 10 Rules for Building a Successful Business
Sam Walton founded Wal-Mart in 1962, which became one of the largest retail stores in the world. He is one of the most successful entrepreneurs. Learn Sam Walton's 10 rules for success. Read the full article Sam Walton: 10 Rules for Building a Successful Business … [Read more...] about Sam Walton: 10 Rules for Building a Successful Business
Things Top Business Owners Do That Less Successful People Don’t
Examine some of the most successful business people in the world over the past few decades, and you’ll find almost always that there’s one particular thing they have in common: they’re great leaders. It doesn’t matter the industry they’re in, the type of work they do, their age, or their location; being able to lead a team effectively is a sure-fire way to achieve great … [Read more...] about Things Top Business Owners Do That Less Successful People Don’t
The Six Secret Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs
Working from home is a form of entrepreneurship in and of itself, but whether you’re at a desk or in the office, there are several principles to cultivating success. Entrepreneurship is all about working with what you have to build better and smarter systems. This idea can be applied to work in nearly any setting. So what do all of the Silicon Valley hotshots and New York … [Read more...] about The Six Secret Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs
Business Success is an Ongoing Journey
One of my favorite quotes maintains that, “Success is never final, failure is never fatal, it is courage that counts.” This quote has a lot of implications for the modern business owner. If failure is not the end of the road, there must be an ongoing journey where we can convert our shortcomings to success. In order to make that shift, we need to be properly equipped for the … [Read more...] about Business Success is an Ongoing Journey
5 Simple Yet Powerful Things Entrepreneurs can Do to Boost Confidence and Motivation
Never voice an opinion of yourself that is less than spectacular. Any sentiment less than extraordinary or amazing about yourself, you must refrain from verbalizing it. Expressions become impressions. Every time you express views about yourself, those views become impressed, imprinted, inscribed... tattooed onto your self-image and onto the minds of others. People usually … [Read more...] about 5 Simple Yet Powerful Things Entrepreneurs can Do to Boost Confidence and Motivation
Ruth Ellen Miller: A Woman Inventor’s Ingenuity and Determination to Succeed
Successful entrepreneurs do not know the meaning of resignation. Their lives are comprised of constantly reaching for what others think is not possible. Ruth Ellen Miller was told, "No, it can't be done" too many times when she broached her business idea to more established enterprises in her field. With sheer determination, talent and creativity, she not only prove her … [Read more...] about Ruth Ellen Miller: A Woman Inventor’s Ingenuity and Determination to Succeed
DirtBag Clothing, Inc.: Succeeding in the World of Niche Apparel Market
Clothing and apparel is a cutthroat industry. For small businesses to survive -- and thrive – they need to create products that are emotionalized, authentic and, above all, differentiated. These businesses must be able to differentiate themselves from their direct competitors and establish themselves in consumers’ minds. Though difficult it may be for small businesses … [Read more...] about DirtBag Clothing, Inc.: Succeeding in the World of Niche Apparel Market
How a Work-at-Home Dad Transformed $10,000 into $10 Million
(Editor's Note: This article was originally published in 2000. Barry Edwards has sold his company Creative Presentations to Integrated AV Systems, LLC in 1999) Many entrepreneurs start their own companies after seeing potential business opportunities from their employers. Barry Edwards, President of the Louisiana-based Creative Presentation, Inc. saw an unclaimed yet … [Read more...] about How a Work-at-Home Dad Transformed $10,000 into $10 Million
Kathleen Balus: A Woman’s Courage to Rise Above Failure
Article originally published in April 2002 No one says that entrepreneurship is a ticket to sure-fire success: you can either win or lose. The mark of a true entrepreneur, though, is having the courage to rise above failure, and bravely go on. Kathleen Mersmann-Balus stared at bankruptcy in the eye but moved on to rebuild her business and her self-esteem. Today, the company … [Read more...] about Kathleen Balus: A Woman’s Courage to Rise Above Failure