The idea of self-employment has become a bit glamorized across the internet and social media. It’s a status symbol to be your own boss. But that doesn’t mean working for yourself full-time is right for everyone. In some cases, having a full-time job and running a business on the side is actually a better fit. […]
Running one business can be hard enough. That said, could you ever see yourself overseeing two or three businesses at the same time? I have a few entrepreneur friends to run multiple businesses. Recently, I got a new type of business and was wondering how I’d find the time, energy, and structure to work on […]
Selling online is a great way to make money. It has fairly low overhead, can be done by businesses in any niche, and can be a source of passive income. But there are some things to be aware of before you slap a product on your website and start collecting payments. Here’s a checklist to […]
Stock market indices may have stabilized, but you wouldn’t guess it by speaking to small business owners around the country. For the first time in eight quarters, a Florida Chamber of Commerce survey of small business owners found that economic uncertainty beat out workforce quality as their primary concern. But it’s not just in Florida […]
January flew by, and we’re already in the second month of the year. If you’re realizing you haven’t made much progress towards achieving your 2019 business goals, it’s probably time to take a look at your mindset. Sometimes we have all the skills in the world, a fantastic business idea, and the best intentions, but […]
A financially secure small business. Does it sound like an oxymoron? It doesn’t have to be if you set yourself up right and if you practice good financial business habits. There is a wealth of knowledge on the internet from entrepreneurs at all levels, and there are more tools than ever before to help new […]
As the cost of retail fraud grows year-over-year, merchants are constantly looking for ways to tackle security challenges and reduce their liability burden. Blockchain technology, with the ability to create secure digital wallets, offers intriguing potential solutions. Know-your-customer regulations were designed as a due diligence to prevent financial institutions and individuals alike from fraudulent transactions. Though the […]
How did you develop your current business model? Have you ever thought about changing it? This is a question more and more entrepreneurs should be asking themselves. Entrepreneurship is a journey and it’s constantly changing as you evolve and shift your focus. That said, the business model you started with may not be the best […]
It’s sort of an inevitability- when you run your own business, you’ll hit a business slump at some point. Whether it’s getting dropped by clients, dealing with burnout, or having business systems fail you, something will happen that causes a downward spiral. It happens to all of us, so luckily there’s plenty of information out […]
Every so often the internet world goes crazy for a shiny new technology and people question whether or not blogging is still worthwhile. Here’s my take: Don’t throw in the towel on blogging just yet. Blogging is still not dead. Here are a few reasons why blogging is still alive and kicking: Blogs Build Authority […]