If you’re a freelancer, small business owner, or business tycoon, invoicing is a major component of ensuring that your business is financially healthy. Thankfully, the days of manually creating invoices or tediously creating a template in Excel are over. That’s because you can easily find pre-made invoicing templates. But, before you go and use the first invoice […]
I remember waking-up one beautiful Monday morning and just thinking that it was a good day to do nothing. Of course, by the time afternoon approached, I was feeling pretty guilty about vegging out all day. Was it because I was lazy or just lacking motivation that day? Several people were so kind as to mention […]
Publishing a book may seem like a rite of passage for many entrepreneurs. If you don’t want to wait around for a publisher to help you sell your book, you can always self-publish. Self-publishing a book may seem like a tedious task but it can actually provide you with a lot of freedom and flexibility […]
Thanks to being plugged in 24/7, there’s no shortage of work from home opportunities. While these are great if you want to earn multiple streams of income, not all of them will become a million-dollar business.That’s not to say it’s impossible. Plenty of successful businesses like Apple, HP, Google, Mattel, Nike, Yankee Candle, and Harley […]
Most small business owners want to score free press and promotion for their work. The goal is to have it lead to paying work opportunities and more sales. Over time, I’ve noticed many business owners score free PR. But, then they squander the opportunity by not capitalizing on it. If you’re looking to leverage PR to […]
It’s a common fact that being in business for yourself is not the most secure place to be. You have the freedom and flexibility to create whatever you want and call the shots. However, you will also have people depending on you and will likely need to respond to changing trends and current events. Still, […]
Trends in remote work shifted from a luxury to a desirable bonus years ago. Today, remote work has become the new normal for many. And, that trend will continue in the new decade. According to research from Upwork, 73% of all departments will include remote workers by 2028. Businesses that have not yet embraced the […]
One of the great things about entrepreneurship is that you’re never too young or old to start a business. However, it’s not uncommon for entrepreneurs to have the entrepreneurial spirit recognizable at a young age. Mark Cuban, Warren Buffet, Daymond John, Juliette Brindak, and Richard Branson all started businesses as a kid. Here’s the story […]
Running a nonprofit is a challenge, even though it’s extremely rewarding. On top of day-to-day operational issues, you also have to face challenges like strict accounting requirements. You will also need to manage cash flow, and keep track of all reporting sources and issues. Then there is managing the uses of all funds. This wide range of […]
Generally speaking, freelancers are motivated simply by being their own boss. They’re usually happier working the way that they do. But, that doesn’t mean that they don’t have off-days. Sometimes the off-days are because they’re stressed about lack of work, not having benefits, or let letting low self-esteem creep-in. But, the main culprit for any lack of motivation […]