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Things You'll Need to Start Your Business
Starting a business can be a significant commitment, especially when you have a day job. A business can be demanding, and it needs a lot of research, a business plan, money, and time management, among other things. Here is how.
By Kari Oakley5 years ago in Journal
Tips to Becoming a Strong Business Partner
One of the biggest challenges of starting your own business is choosing the person you're going to work with. If you've been dreaming of starting your business with the right person in mind, don't assume that it'll be fun and games just because you know each other. A business partnership is like a marriage in which you'll run across some rough patches. It's important to find a business partner who's complementary and compatible with your personality and skills.
By Kari Oakley5 years ago in Journal
4 Reasons Entrepreneurs Can't Be Afraid of Making Mistakes
Most people don't enjoy making mistakes, but some people can be downright terrified of it. The truth is, that while mistakes are something that everyone needs to learn to be comfortable with, entrepreneurs need to learn to actually relish them. In fact, there may be no more critical component to building a successful business than making mistakes. Why? Because the only way to truly be successful in any business is to do or offer something new, someone that no one else is currently doing or offering. That also means you need to come up with a new formula for doing business and that is something that only happens through trial and error. Here are four reasons why making mistakes is critical for successful entrepreneurs.
By Kevin Gardner5 years ago in Journal
Is There Really Such Thing as Explosive Growth?
Hyper Explosive Growth is the golden trophy glittering in every new company's eye. Every young, hungry CEO scrounges for the tricks to an accelerated take off, dreaming of a transition from regular blood, sweat, and tears to riding a rocket on autopilot. And it's just a fantasy most companies project to feel better than everyone else.
By Merchandiser Experiences5 years ago in Journal
Hiring Good PR Employees
Hiring an employee at a PR firm is never going to be as easy as just simply hiring an employee that would work in retail. However, there are certain things that you can look for that will help you find a great PR employee for your firm. The more you prepare to bring a new employee onto your team, the better chance you will have at a successful hiring process, which is a win-win situation for both you and the employee.
By Kevin Gardner5 years ago in Journal
The Challenges of Managing a Remote Workforce
Working with virtual teams must be the best thing that happened to the world of business. It saves time, enables businesses to tap into a pool of global talents at affordable rates, increases productivity, and most importantly, saves money in terms of overhead costs. Those are just a few of the benefits of having a virtual team in your business. Perhaps that explains why virtual employees are almost hitting 70 percent of the entire workforce in the US.
By Flora Mayer5 years ago in Journal
How to Improve the Culture in Your Business
Whether you know it or not, your company has its own culture. It is formed by the personality, behavior, and work of the people in the team. The way they interact with other team members and customers continues to enhance the culture of your company in a positive or negative way.
By Kari Oakley5 years ago in Journal
Tips for Starting a Home Staging Business
Home staging has become a popular and lucrative career over the years. In fact, almost 30 percent of all sellers’ real estate agents say they stage their homes before they list them, and 40 percent say that this has an effect on how most buyers view the homes.
By Marshall Stevenson5 years ago in Journal
Does My Business Need Outsourcing? 6 Signs That Point to Yes
You’ve managed all the tasks and responsibilities for your small business on your own up until this point and you’re pretty darn proud of that fact. Only, things have started to become a bit of a struggle, and now you’re wondering if you should outsource some of the work to alleviate the pressure you feel.
By Christine Choi5 years ago in Journal