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The six rules for entrepreneurial success is the third in an occasional series about becoming an entrepreneur. You can find part 1 here and part 2 here. This article was originally published in 2012, and updated in 2022. Once you have your small business up and running, it is definitely not time to sit back …
It’s that time in our business when we turn the page on the calendar and begin to turn our attention to planning for our success in the coming year. There are many things you can do to boost your success next year. One of my favorite things to do is read. Not only have I …
Are you having a mid-life crisis? Are you thinking your best opportunities may have already passed you by or wishing you were younger so you’d still have a shot at the success you’ve always dreamed of? It’s not too late. Just because you’re approaching the mid-century mark (or even well past it) doesn’t mean you’re …
Is your business where you want it to be? Are you feeling frustrated or stuck with the growth of your business? You can do many things to try and give your business a boost. Some solutions may require a substantial financial investment. Other solutions may require a lot of time. How do you know where …
I think I may have been born with the entrepreneurial gene–or at least it bit me at a very young age. I was fortunate to be raised in a family where my parents were willing to encourage teens to become entrepreneurs. As a result, besides babysitting, my first teen job was making macramé pot hangers …
You’ve heard it. Email marketing is dead. Nobody reads email newsletters anymore. Don’t waste your time on an email list. It’s just as easy to use social media or texting. Email Marketing is More Important than Ever Email marketing is not only NOT dead, it is an effective and valuable way to communicate with prospects …
You’ve heard that blogging is good for business. But blogging takes time—and, as a busy business owner, time is always at a premium. Is blogging really worth your time? And what do you have to do to create a top business blog? Yes, blogging is worth your time. There are some definite benefits to business …
Are you looking for some awesome free graphics sites to help you create beautiful blog posts and beautiful products for your business or personal projects? The right graphics can enhance any presentation, whether it’s a blog post, your Facebook page, a professional presentation, a school project, or a party invitation. But great graphics can come …
Are you giving up on your dream of owning a business because you’ve been told you’re too old to be an entrepreneur? Do you think it’s too late or that you’ve missed your window of opportunity? Banish those thoughts at once! You are not too old to be an entrepreneur. No, I have absolutely no …
Like most other kids, I had career dreams and aspirations growing up, but becoming an entrepreneur wasn’t actively among them. I don’t think I even heard the word entrepreneur when I was a child. When I was almost 12, I started babysitting to earn pocket money. Babysitting didn’t pay particularly well, and I found myself …
When I was in college, I decided to become a professional photographer when people started asking if I would photograph portraits and events for them. I had very little idea what was involved in starting a business. I knew I needed a business license and a state tax permit. I didn’t know much about bookkeeping …
Do you have a current photography portfolio? Do you know what a portfolio is and why you need one? Your photography portfolio is a collection of your best work. It is a marketing tool, used to show prospective clients what you have done and what you are capable of doing. A portfolio can be digital, in …
