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.…
Starting out online is not a lengthy process like offline counterparts. You can start a brand new online business in just a day – and faster for your second, third, and so on. Here’s how.
Unless you are building an online business with millions of dollars in investment, building one using bootstrapping strategies and tactics will cost you significantly less, often less than $50. And believe it or not, it’s not as difficult as you think.
A prerequisite: Understanding how HTML, PHP/MySQL, web development and make money online work.…
There are two ways that you can invest in a business. You can become a partner with someone or you can purchase stocks. The stock market is the most popular and easy way for many people to invest money into businesses that they deem worth it. But how do investors know that a business is actually worth investing in? There are a few key components that must be looked at before making the investment.
3 Things to Look at Before Investing in a Business
Research
Financials
Growth Potential
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As technology continues to disrupt our daily lives, workspaces and homes, it can feel as if the world is constantly in flux. This change can sometimes be traumatizing and disruptive – entire industries find themselves replaced by new services and methods – but most people find ways to adapt, improve and move on with life.
As the 21st century continues to hum along at full steam, many people are looking for employment and business opportunities that will insulate them from these trends.…
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.…
Starting a tech-based business is not as rosy as the Television portrays it to be. You’ve got to put in a whole bunch of research, sweat, tears and blood. It doesn’t just come easy!
So, what are some of the things you need to start a tech-based business?
Surround yourself with technicians
Starting a tech-based business when you are not a technician, a developer or an engineer is a Herculean task. For you to gain some knowledge and understanding of what you are just about to get yourself in, you need some inspiration.…
Starting and running a business, or setting yourself up as a freelancer, are not matters to be taken lightly. They require plenty of hard work, determination, and focus, and if you don’t bring your ‘A Game’ to work every day, you run the risk of letting yourself and your business down. On the other hand, you can become so blinkered by your obsession with work that you leave yourself little time for relaxing, de-stressing, and enjoying the fruits of your labors.…
There’s a common and well-known saying that continues to circulate around the world, and it’s never been as relevant as it is today.
It’s not what you know; it’s who you know.
Of course, we’re talking about networking. As a business owner and entrepreneur, it’s great that you own your own business, and you’re sure to make opportunities for yourself that enable you to progress and grow, but expanding your inner circles has the potential to create opportunities you may have previously deemed impossible.…
In the excitement and drama of starting your own business, there were certainly dozens of things you forgot to do before you opened your doors. Sure, you have all the legalities ironed out, and you would never skip diligent market research, but some of the seemingly smaller, less important tasks might have fallen to the wayside. If you can’t seem to remember those tech tasks you let slide, here are a few must-dos to get your small business really up and running:
Your Website
A business website is far from a meaningless accessory; it is an essential marketing tool that helps you generate leads and convert sales — even if you don’t sell anything over the web.…
Starting a business can be difficult and it will be as if you are learning everything for the first time. But with a few things to consider and by keeping an open mind that is willing to learn and grow to face the many challenge ahead, your entrepreneurial journey can be as fulfilling and full of opportunities as possible.
1. Research is key
This has been said many times before and you will probably hear this advice many times in your journey, but it is important.…
