We all want a better life for our families and loved ones. As we enter 2018, so many people will be chasing the entrepreneurial dreams of a better life. If you have access to a computer and the internet, there's no better time than now to start a side hustle and create a second income from the comfort of your home. Maybe you want to replace your income so you walk away from … [Read more...]
What is a Trademark?
A trademark is a word, tagline, logo, and/or design that identifies the source or brand of that particular item – think Starbucks’ logo or the ADIDAS symbol: we all know right when we see those logos what brand is involved without needing to see either company name. This is a source or brand identifier. So what the heck does this mean for you? In plain English, it’s the … [Read more...]
Setting up Your Business Entity
Hello Women on Business community!! I am so excited to be a contributing writer to this page. I can’t wait to connect with you all, and I hope to provide value and helpful information over the coming weeks and months! One of the most frequent questions I am asked about starting a business is how to create a business entity, and which business structure to choose from – an … [Read more...]
7 Reasons Women Make Great Entrepreneurs
There has been a rise in the number of entrepreneurs over the past 30 years who dare to be different and strike out with their own brand of business and leadership style. They “do different” and are not afraid to take risks, stick their neck out, and put their heart and soul into a company or idea they truly believe in. Some are mavericks, some are charismatic, but they do … [Read more...]
5 Telling Signs that You Need to Become an Entrepreneur
It took me years to start my journey of becoming an entrepreneur! There were a series of things that occurred that I didn't pay attention to until after I began to really take the idea of becoming an entrepreneur seriously. The reason for that was the same reason why so many others have not started their journeys as well. I wasn't listening. I was too busy complaining, … [Read more...]
Stop. Drop. Innovate. 3 Steps to Entrepreneurial Innovation
Yale University is teaching innovation. The Yale Entrepreneurial Institute launched programs that connect students with opportunities for social entrepreneurship. The discipline of innovation is not new - Adam Smith in his 1776 "The Wealth of Nations" posits the division of labor fuels innovation. What can you do as an entrepreneur to lead the charge and innovate within your … [Read more...]
5 Critical Things Entrepreneurs Must Understand about Delegation to be Successful
If you have dreams of building a wildly successful business that brings in millions of dollars per year, it's unlikely that you'll be able to do it alone. You can only grow so much by yourself, and no, it's not because you're not capable. It's because there simply aren't enough hours in the day. Work-life balance is hard enough (if not impossible) for entrepreneurs to achieve … [Read more...]
Trends in Entrepreneurship – The Decline of Self Employment
The U.S. Small Business Administration has released the first report in a series on “trends in entrepreneurship.” The first report is called The Missing Millennial Entrepreneurs. It is an interesting read that is highlighted by the declining self-employment numbers overall. After reading the report, there were two things that stood out to me the most. First, self-employment … [Read more...]
How to Transition into Entrepreneurship
So you want to start a business, but you don't yet have a game plan. Need some solid tips to get you started? You’ve come to the right place. For the purpose of this article, we’ll assume that you are working full-time right now and dreaming of having your own business. You know you have something to offer a client or customer (skills or products). You are not afraid of … [Read more...]
Starting a Business? Here’s What You Need to Know [Infographic]
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Globally, the median amount required to start a business is $15,000, but 29% of businesses fail when the owner runs out of money. That’s because 82% of startup funding comes directly from the owners or their families. Only one out of 100 entrepreneurs will ever get venture capital to help make their businesses successful. [Tweet "Only 1 in 100 entrepreneurs will get venture … [Read more...]