Running a business is not a wash - rinse - repeat thing. Sure, systems and procedures allow you to leverage your efforts, but being an entrepreneur means you never get to go on auto-pilot. Even the best laid business and marketing plans need to be reviewed regularly. The most successful businesses …
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Roadmap to Self-Employment – Business Planning 101
One of the reasons why so many businesses fail is because they fail to plan. You wouldn't think of going on vacation without a plan so why would you dream of hitting the road to self-employment without one? Imagine hitting the road to a distant and unknown location without a plan. You’re likely …
Roadmap to Self-Employment: What is Your Why and Who?
So you’ve determined that you want to be self-employed and that you’re cut out for the entrepreneurial journey. Now what? The decision to be your own boss can come with a big rush. Like a YORK Peppermint Patties commercial of the days gone by. That’s fine for a while (like maybe an evening of …
Why You Need a Business Plan (No Apologies Video)
Business plan. It can sound like a four letter word. But it doesn't have to be. Using a kinder, gentler type business plan is the foundation for your success. I'm not talking a business plan of epic proportions. Fifty, sixty pages of thick charts, graphs, and numbers. I am talking about creating …
Are You Looking for a Savior? (No Apologies)
Syrupy, drippy hype got you down? Ever get caught up in the over-hyped, excessively adjective'd promises found all over the internet that say they will solve all your problems and lead you to the entrepreneurial promised-land? It can be easy to find yourself searching for a savior that promises you …