Photo by Brooke Lark on Unsplash Why do people become self-employed? Being an entrepreneur is not always easy and there are so many challenges to overcome, from finding the right business idea to getting the best small business loan rates to reaching the right target market, among other things. However, some people choose self-employment to bring to life their visions and … [Read more...] about Why Be Self-Employed? 10 Benefits of Entrepreneurship
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What are the Secrets of Successful Entrepreneurs?
Photo by Razvan Chisu on Unsplash Running a one-person business is a creative, flexible and challenging way to become your own boss and chart your own future. It is about creating a life, as it is about making a living. It takes courage, determination, and foresight to decide to become part of the successful entrepreneurs. From the relatively safe cocoon of the corporate … [Read more...] about What are the Secrets of Successful Entrepreneurs?
Sustainability Entrepreneurship: Expert’s Guide To Living Green
With the alarming Amazon Rainforest fires to the recent devastating Australian bushfires, the consequences of climate disturbances are affecting us. Not only is it necessary for governments and major organizations to act, we as individuals also need to do our part as well. Some baby boomers who don’t believe in climate changes, they don’t accept the gravity of the situation, … [Read more...] about Sustainability Entrepreneurship: Expert’s Guide To Living Green
6 Skills Every Entrepreneur Need to Succeed
You've decided that you want to get out of the corporate rat-race and be your own boss. As you begin planning how to start your own business from home, you begin listing down what you want to do and what you can do. You tell yourself that you love to do a little bit of everything you can do research, Web design, write, with 10 years experience in legal and administrative … [Read more...] about 6 Skills Every Entrepreneur Need to Succeed
Key Success Factors of Your Small Business
Success, they say, is "where preparation and opportunity meet." But how do you define and measure success in your business? How do you know if your business is a success? Can you tell if you are on or off course? If you are off-course, what corrective action(s) can be taken? An important part of planning your business entails knowing the key things that can tell you when you … [Read more...] about Key Success Factors of Your Small Business
Top 4 Things You’ll Need to Start Your Own Small Business
Owning a small business is something many Americans dream about. Stepping out on your own has many benefits. Among others, it gives you the ability to make your own schedule, be your own boss, and answer to no one but yourself. While that is true in a sense, there are quite a few things you're going to need to get your small business on its feet and ready to launch before … [Read more...] about Top 4 Things You’ll Need to Start Your Own Small Business
S Corporation vs. LLC: Which Structure is Right for Your Business
Determining the type of legal structure for a new business can be daunting for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Corporations and limited liability companies (“LLCs”) are preferred business structures because, unlike sole proprietorships and partnerships, both offer liability protection. This means that the owner of a company cannot be held personally responsible for the … [Read more...] about S Corporation vs. LLC: Which Structure is Right for Your Business
Practical Security Measures for Home-Based Business
Protecting your home-based small business takes planning. Even if you live in a relatively safe and peaceful community, your company is still at risk. Indeed, the greatest threat to your business is not a physical break-in and theft, but a virtual one. That is why you must protect against both forms of intrusion. Here are a few practical measures you can take to protect your … [Read more...] about Practical Security Measures for Home-Based Business
12 Common Reasons Why People Don’t Start Their Own Businesses
Starting a business is supposed to be highly rewarding, exciting and challenging. You get to be your own boss, you get to set your direction and pursue the opportunities you are interested in. If you are working from home, you can even work in your pajamas or anytime you want. Yet not everyone pursues the paths of entrepreneurship. Here are the common reasons why people … [Read more...] about 12 Common Reasons Why People Don’t Start Their Own Businesses
Is Your Business Location Ideal? 4 Signs your Street Needs Improvement
When is a street not just inconvenient but badly designed, damaged, and needing improvement? When is the street or highway near you unacceptable? When you run a business, how your surroundings look, such as your street, is important to its success. As an entrepreneur, it is worth your while to see that the street where your business is located meets your standards and won't be … [Read more...] about Is Your Business Location Ideal? 4 Signs your Street Needs Improvement
