I've been hearing from many business owners lately that they're feeling stuck, like they're spinning their wheels and staying in one place instead of moving forward. Several things are currently really standing out for me in terms of what may be contributing to the sense of frustration and overwhelm that seems to be prevalent at the moment for some, and especially newer, … [Read more...] about What to Do When You Feel Stuck as an Entrepreneur
Home Business Mistakes
5 Common Home Office Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Working from home isn't for everybody. The people that are successful working from home are people that are organized and self-motivated. But just like there are many ways to skin a cat, there are many ways to work – and be productive – from home. The biggest mistake a person can make in working from home is having a home office that doesn't work for him or her. A lack of … [Read more...] about 5 Common Home Office Mistakes and How to Fix Them
9 Killer Mistakes to Avoid When Starting a Business
When starting a business, you are bound to make mistakes. The key is to make sure that the mistakes you commit are not fatal to your business. From the book So, You Want to Start a Business?: 8 Steps to Take Before Making the Leapby Ed Hess and Charles Goetz, here are nine killer mistakes to avoid when starting a business: 1. Choosing a bad business opportunity. The … [Read more...] about 9 Killer Mistakes to Avoid When Starting a Business
How to Create Multiple Streams of Income that Works
I was recently at a networking meeting and met a really nice woman. After several minutes of conversation, I asked her what she did. She excitedly launched into how she was a real estate agent, but that was slow right now, so she was going back to giving massages, but she was also selling Mary Kay cosmetics. While I was trying to process all of those unrelated businesses, … [Read more...] about How to Create Multiple Streams of Income that Works
Top 5 Challenges of Home Business Entrepreneurs
Starting your home business can be inspiring and challenging at the same time. While it gives you the flexibility and income you want, it also presents obstacles that you need to tackle in order to succeed. Here are the five top drawbacks of a home business operation: 1. Need to become a multi-task expert "Starting a business" is a multi-functional responsibility and entails … [Read more...] about Top 5 Challenges of Home Business Entrepreneurs