If you think that to be a successful entrepreneur, you have to be charismatic, appealing and follow societal norms, think again. There are personality traits that others would consider to be flaws that could actually give you the edge you need to succeed. Here are a few examples.
Being self-centered
When you are pursuing your dream of bringing a new product to market or turning another kind of business idea into a reality the danger of being too egotistical is there.…
If you are at the beginning of your career or find yourself at a stalemate, you may want to take an example from the people who started from nothing to build a real empire.
A feature that unites all of them is courage, the fact of having believed in their ideas and their potential and never giving up even in times of difficulty.
Confucius advised:
Choose a job you love and you won’t have to work even a day in your life.…
Whilst too much time in front of our screens can increase the risk of depression and anxiety, technology can also have positive outcomes on our mental wellbeing too. Many us will be familiar and fond of clever apps like Headspace, Calm and Stop, Breathe & Think which can offer support with a number of mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression.
The biggest cause of stress amongst UK adults is their place of work, as revealed by studies from Perkbox.…
Feeling your business hasn’t grown fast enough? Are you looking to add some extra life to your business in 2020? Do you want to achieve this without having to invest a fortune?
It may seem intimidating and expensive to improve and change your business, but all good business people know that often the small changes can really transform your business, with many of those changes starting with you.
Here are five tips to help you breathe new life into your business over the coming year:
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When you’re an entrepreneur, one of the things you may not have a lot of is time. However, you want to continue to grow and develop yourself, especially if you’re going to move your business in the right direction. Furthering your education is one of the ways that you can do this seeing as knowledge is something you can never have enough of. However, in the midst of meetings, managing reports, and attempting to expand your business, where do you find the time to do it?…
Wanting to become an entrepreneur is a common dream for many individuals in the American work force. There are many reasons why entrepreneurship is such a popular dream. When you become an entrepreneur, you gain a level of independence that is hard to find as an employee.
As such, there are a variety of benefits when you build a business yourself.
You are your own boss and make your own schedule.
Your career is built off your own ideas and your passion.…
Being realistic, when entrepreneurs go about setting up their own business, it’s important for them to understand that tough challenges will arise and take them by surprise. One way to counteract these occurrences is through reading inspiring and motivating books by business leaders. Now, let’s take a look at some of the best books you could start adding to your reading list for this year…
The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz
Although you shouldn’t mirror your success to another entrepreneur, this read is perfect to understand how Ben Horowitz built his fortune from the ground up.…
It is often said that if you want to be successful in a specific area in your life, one way to achieve this goal more quickly is to study those who are already where you want to be. This helps you learn exactly what you need to do in order to succeed while also giving you the information necessary to avoid some of the most common mistakes that others in that area tend to make.
With this in mind, if your objective is to reach even higher levels of business-related success than you already have, there are many great people to look to who can help you work your way to the top of your field or industry.…
Work isn’t what it once was. Businesses expect things of employees they haven’t looked for before. They are looking for talent, flexibility, and commitment. They need people who can collaborate and will contribute more than their daily tasks.
Education does not guarantee talent. But, it can be an opportunity for talented people to secure the credentials that catch employers’ attention or keep the best workers employed. Some of the most successful people in business have not completed college-level work, but walking away from the opportunity could put you at risk.…
You’ve been in the same role at the same business for most of your career – which is a good 10 years longer than you’d care to admit. What’s more, you have a business idea, and you are committed to carrying it through to launch. Since you have so much business experience under your belt, you are a shoo-in for business success – right?
Actually, maybe not. Regardless of how long you have worked in industry, if you don’t have the right business experience – i.e.…
