When you are considering starting your own business, there are many things you need to put in place. From choosing the right product/services for the right audience, to developing a strong business plan and getting just enough funding to get you through tough beginning stage. Let's look at the key components of building a strong foundation for ... Read Full Article »
Top 7 Leadership Tips For Small Business Owners
Some entrepreneurs are surprised when I mention that the success of their company lies in their own leadership strengths. Many times they are so focused on improving their business, financial, sales and other skills that they completely forget that people buy from those they know, like and trust. They miss that the #1 reason why employees quit is ... Read Full Article »
Top 3 Causes of Burnout And How To Prevent It
None of us wants to experience burnout. But the ugly truth is that most people who do, didn't have it on their wish list. They didn't strive to achieve it. Sadly, burnout is a by-product of our actions or environment. It is a state of chronic stress that you experience at your work, life or because of your personality. To find out whether you ... Read Full Article »
Top 3 Reasons Why Productivity Scares You
Productivity is considered taboo at many workplaces. Don't be misled. This is not exclusive to government jobs only. Being results-driven myself, I can spot a lack of productivity in high paying as well as low paying jobs, corporate and small business environments, even in the non-profit sector. Why is it that people experience guilt, pain and ... Read Full Article »
Top 5 Productivity Hacks Your Mom Forgot To Tell You About
Who doesn't want better productivity? Getting more done in less time to enjoy more time off. That seems to be super appealing! Yet, we seem to have more stuff crying for our attention and our productivity remains stagnant ...or even worse, goes downhill. Today we'll look closely at the top 5 productivity hacks that will help you create faster ... Read Full Article »
10 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started a Business
Running a business sounds appealing, but the reality of it speaks for itself. As an entrepreneur you step into a world where nobody is telling you what to do, or what to avoid, and your income depends solely on you. Having been an entrepreneur for a couple of years now, I don't think I've arrived. But I am further on my journey than some of you. ... Read Full Article »
Is Freedom an Illusion?
Let me ask you a question: Do you live a life of freedom or bondage? Before you disregard my question, let me explain... It's possible to choose bondage in a culture of freedom I was born and raised in a communist country and I personally experienced not being able to do what I wanted, dress how I wanted or buy what I wanted. When communism ... Read Full Article »