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
Entrepreneurship
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
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYi6EoaFe4Q 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 … [Read more...] about 8 Advantages of a Small Business
How to Turn from a Hobbyist to a Business Owner
Making money with your hobby is more realistic than you may realize. Many entrepreneurs started their businesses as a source of relaxation and pleasure, before turning it into a source of income and career satisfaction. They have seen that the public can enjoy their handiwork, while allowing them to take charge of their own life. To get started in converting your hobby into a … [Read more...] about How to Turn from a Hobbyist to a Business Owner
5 Bad Attitudes of Small Business Entrepreneurs
A smaller business is in a better position to provide higher quality of service to its customers. Or so they say. Yet many small business owners make the grievous mistake of setting up roadblocks between them and their customers. While they may offer great products, they unknowingly sabotage their businesses with poor customer service and failure to make it easy for people to … [Read more...] about 5 Bad Attitudes of Small Business Entrepreneurs
From Employee to Self-Employed: How to Manage the Transition
Many home businesses get their start when the entrepreneur is still working full-time at a job. Perhaps it is the longing for satisfaction of creating their own job, or being their own boss that lures these people to try out self-employment. Or it may be the need to carve a venue that allows them to be creative and test out their ideas. They want to have the chance to be able … [Read more...] about From Employee to Self-Employed: How to Manage the Transition
