Many aspiring entrepreneurs dream about leaving their day jobs. Often, it’s the frustration and lack of passion for a day job that drives someone to want to start their own business in the first place. But opinion on this is divided. While many entrepreneurs will strongly advocate keeping your day job for as long as possible, others will tell you that your business will never … [Read more...]
Changing the game: How partnerships can change you business
In our quest to build an empire, we are often tempted to rush through relationship and just do it ourselves. During my many mistakes I have learned that the best way to build your empire is to collaborate and build relationships. Collaborating is not easy, you have to bring something to the table; so here are the secrets to successful collaboration as a small business. I … [Read more...]
Anyone Can Be an Entrepreneur – No Risk Necessary!
The old-school way to start a business was to create a business plan, get funding, and open a business on Main Street. This generally cost thousands, and success wasn’t guaranteed. It was risky and time-intensive. You could literally lose everything. However, times have changed. Now, with very little investment, anyone can open an online business. Success is not guaranteed, … [Read more...]
5 Secrets to Owning Success for Small Businesswomen
Sponsored by VISA Business: 1. Perseverance In the words of Steve Jobs, “About half of what separates successful entrepreneurs from the unsuccessful ones is pure perseverance.” One of the most essential secrets to owning a successful small business for any businesswoman is committing to the long haul and never giving up. Many successful entrepreneurs had multiple business … [Read more...]
State of Women-Owned Businesses 2014 – Infographic
The 2014 State of Women-Owned Businesses Report has been released by the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) and Web.com Group, Inc. According to the report, nearly nine out of 10 women business owners (87%) are optimistic about the economic outlooks for their businesses this year, which is a 12% increase over 2013 findings. When asked what they consider to … [Read more...]
5 Questions to Ask to Learn if Being an Entrepreneur Is Right for You
The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in today’s business community. I am living proof. Having established a business consulting firm 14 years ago, the reason we have survived is because we embrace this joie de vivre. If you are tired of working for someone else, or you are looking for a different strategy to balance work and home life, becoming an entrepreneur and … [Read more...]
Pitfalls to Avoid When Starting a Business
You’re not alone in your challenging struggle to grow your business. Many others have been through this path. Every business has its own set of unique challenges. Nothing grows from nothing so don't forget that tenacity is what even businesses like Google and Apple depend on. For a better chance at success, please don’t ignore the following common pitfalls. They aren’t cast … [Read more...]
Top Five Online Business Opportunities for Women
Many women give up their careers after marriage so they can focus on managing the house and family. However, times have changed. Now, many women want to have it all – keep house, look after the children, and have a decent income – while staying at home. Indeed, women these days know what they want and go after it. They realize that they don’t need to be part of the corporate … [Read more...]
5 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Must Avoid When Starting Businesses
Sponsored by Pave: Starting a business is exciting, challenging, and emotional. Women entrepreneurs are faced with a myriad of obstacles along the way, but recognizing potential mistakes before you make them could be the difference between business success and business failure. Following are five common mistakes that women entrepreneurs make when starting businesses. … [Read more...]
10 Hot Topics that Mattered to Women in Business in 2013
What were the hot topics of 2013 for women in business? Looking back at the Women on Business archives from the past 12 months, a few topics take the lead: leadership, the business gender gap (including equal pay, the glass ceiling, and so on), and entrepreneurship. Following are some of the most popular articles published on Women on Business by both contributors and … [Read more...]