Brian BasilicoFebruary 3, 2015 Do You Ever Sleep? I get this question all the time … “When do you sleep? You are everywhere!” I do get around a bit; between speeches, masterminds and networking, I attend upwards of 20 events per month. I am constantly posting on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest and Google+ about all … Continue reading Real Life with Virtual Assistants… Why You Need One (or More)?
Ceren CubukcuFebruary 3, 2015 Everyone loves the idea of becoming their own boss but unfortunately, not everyone is suitable for becoming an entrepreneur. According to Bloomberg, 8 out of 10 entrepreneurs who start businesses fail within the first 18 months. As you can see from the statistics, becoming an entrepreneur is not an easy path. … Continue reading Questions To Ask Before Starting Your Own Business
Brad SwezeyFebruary 3, 2015 I am often asked by new small businesses whether they should join the local Chamber of Commerce. With tight start-up budgets, they are concerned with watching every penny and do not want to waste it. When they ask me that question, I often respond with a question of my own: … Continue reading Should You Join the Local Chamber of Commerce?
Business.comFebruary 2, 2015 Is now the time to add on to your staff? Whether you’ve been running a small business for a while or are brand new, it can be tough to tell when you need to expand your number of employees. Hiring employees is expensive, but it’s essential if you wish to grow your … Continue reading Do You Really Need to Hire Another Employee?
Business.comFebruary 1, 2015 Who wouldn’t like to be their own boss? Flexible hours, the final say in who you work with and uncapped profits are just a few of the benefits that entrepreneurs enjoy. Being an entrepreneur can be an incredibly rewarding experience if done the right way. However, starting your own business involves more … Continue reading The Best Entrepreneurial Decision You Could Make
Amy EdwardsJanuary 29, 2015 There’s no denying that job interviews are a pretty scary process. Even if you’re super-confident and you’ve memorised your CV and the company inside out, just one unexpected question can be enough to knock you off-guard and leave you fumbling around for an answer – so it’s important to walk into … Continue reading How To Answer “Describe Your First 30 Days In The Role”
Business.comJanuary 27, 2015 At one point a few years ago, many execs dismissed social media as a fad — a playground for kids or something for which they simply didn’t have time. Whatever the reason at that moment, a lot of water has passed under the bridge since they made that decision. More than a … Continue reading Confidential to the C-Suite: It’s Not Too Late to Develop Social Media Fluency
Dave BrockJanuary 27, 2015 Recently, I’ve been involved in a number of heated discussions on micromanagement and attention to detail. Often, at a superficial level, they look the same, but in reality they are very different. Attention to detail is critical both to individual contributors and managers. Micromanagement is a waste of everyone’s time–the individual … Continue reading Attention To Detail Or Micromanagement?
Business.comJanuary 27, 2015 So you’ve finally admitted to yourself that you can’t do it all. And because cloning is still years away from being possible, you can’t create mini versions of yourself to help you get everything done. The next option is delegating your responsibilities to employees both in-house and outsourced. The question is how … Continue reading Outsource Your Own Job: Learn How to Delegate Effectively
Steve GummJanuary 26, 2015 We’re in a new era of the professional gossiper. Years ago articles were vetted for substance as were the people behind the message. There was a limited number of pages that would be printed, and each page was extremely valuable. Contributors of that era had accomplished remarkable things in the fields … Continue reading The Era of The Armchair Entrepreneur
