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As a writer and photographer, I have dealt with copyright issues and questions nearly all my professional life. From my first copyright law class in college to daily explanations to clients and publishers as a professional photographer, to business consulting for new entrepreneurs, I have needed to …
Entrepreneurship can be a challenging life. Many entrepreneurs, especially those just starting out, often work alone. While being your own boss is often one of the chief attractions of entrepreneurship, every entrepreneur needs some support to help them on their path to success. Having a …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Entrepreneurship is becoming an increasingly popular business option. According to Inc., more than 27 million Americans are starting or running their own businesses. Despite the popularity of entrepreneurship, the challenges of becoming a successful entrepreneur are many. Current research shows that …
When I was 19, I decided I would start a photography business to pay my way through college. I enjoyed photography and I took a photography class in high school to fill a gap in my schedule. Based on all that experience, I began photographing friends and family, and when someone suggested I …
