The entrepreneurial mindset is a distinct way of thinking, like an genetic mindset, that produces extraordinary results. That's why I say that an entrepreneur is a different type of "species", if you will. The mindset I am talking about is instinctual and in my opinion has more impact on professional success than education, connections, good looks, or money. Instinct is, by … [Read more...] about How Entrepreneurs Think and Act: 11 Killer Instincts of Entrepreneurship
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10 Mistakes That Will Kill Your Transition From Executive to Entrepreneur
After the recession, we have seen an increased interest in executives wanting to start their own businesses. They want to transition from executive to entrepreneur. You may be interested in becoming an entrepreneur because you lost your job, or because you have a great idea, or because you cannot find a job you are interested in. >> RELATED: Why Be Self-Employed? 10 … [Read more...] about 10 Mistakes That Will Kill Your Transition From Executive to Entrepreneur
Starting a Business is Not All About the Money
Brad Chase received plenty of employment offers after leaving Microsoft Corp., where until April 2001 he was a senior vice president and head of the software company's MSN Internet unit. "I got a call for a CEO job for a company in the Bay Area that was a great opportunity with an incredible salary and stock options and the whole kit and caboodle," he recalls. Retirement to … [Read more...] about Starting a Business is Not All About the Money
Some Business Owners Seek a Healthier Lifestyle
Pamala Dean suffered from an undiagnosed thyroid disorder for years while working as a psychotherapist in Florida's Tampa Bay area. Her struggles with Graves' disease, which affects sufferers' emotional and mental as well as physical well-being, had led her to rekindle a career as an artist even as her interest in practicing psychotherapy waned. "The art kind of took off … [Read more...] about Some Business Owners Seek a Healthier Lifestyle
Home-Based Lifestyle Entrepreneur: Freedom, Not Money
In 1998, Sue Schwaderer was making a six-figure salary working for Oracle Software, and her husband, Bill Lawrence, spent his days profitably managing three small apartment buildings they owned in Evanston, Ill. They enjoyed their friends and the attractions of nearby Chicago, but they didn't enjoy the rat race. "We were tired of never seeing each other and of too much business … [Read more...] about Home-Based Lifestyle Entrepreneur: Freedom, Not Money
How Moonlighting Can Help You Succeed in Your Business
Cindy Buchanan spends part of her workweek employed as an emergency physician, setting broken bones, stitching up cuts and, occasionally, saving a life at a Columbia, S.C., hospital. The rest of the time, Dr. Buchanan moonlights as a self-employed cruise travel agent, helping honeymooners and vacationers with decisions about cabins, decks and ports of call. "It's just so … [Read more...] about How Moonlighting Can Help You Succeed in Your Business
4 Common Causes of Business Failure
Business rises and falls on leadership. According to business guru Brian Tracy, "Leadership is the most important single factor in determining business success or failure in our competitive, turbulent, fast-moving economy." Still not convinced? Based on a study by Jessie Hagen of the US Bank, here are the main reasons of businesses failure Poor Business Planning Poor … [Read more...] about 4 Common Causes of Business Failure
What Motivates Women to Start a Business?
By tradition, the "self employment culture" has been characterized as a male phenomenon. Entrepreneurship, a game of risk and chance, used to be the exclusive domain of the male population Not anymore. A growing number of women are venturing into self-employment and getting inclined to start an enterprise. Many women are finding that entrepreneurship could pave the way for … [Read more...] about What Motivates Women to Start a Business?
Government Incentive Programs Based on Type of Ownership
The U.S. Government has created a number of entrepreneurship programs that benefits certain individuals and groups. Whether you are a woman-owned business, a veteran-owned business or a small disadvantaged business, knowing the right label can help you develop your business, increase your bottom line, and get more customers. It can help you get government contracts, receive … [Read more...] about Government Incentive Programs Based on Type of Ownership
8 Advantages of a Small Business
When a big boy moves into your territory, you have an ace up your sleeves - your size! Being a small business offers some distinct and impressive advantages. Learn how to get the most powerful benefits from your inherent advantage in size. 1. Faster response time to customer needs. In a small company, it is less likely that difficult customer problems will fester … [Read more...] about 8 Advantages of a Small Business
