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Finding Investors for Your Startup Business
If an individual is thinking about starting a business, the chances are that they will have to worry about finances. Starting a business can be stressful. However, the process becomes easier if they prepare. There are several ways to finance a business. They include...
Gen Z’s Impact on Entrepreneurship
All signs point to the possibility that Gen Z may be the most entrepreneurial generation in American history. While Millennials were often touted for their eager pursuit of tech start-ups, Gen Zers look to be more bullish on business across the board. A Generation Z...
How to be Productive – Not Just Busy
“Busy as a bee” is one of those phrases that makes us think of a person who is constantly in motion, and dedicated to a greater goal. But the fact is, busy-work isn’t necessarily productive work. It’s not uncommon for people in leadership or management to provide...
Questions to Ask Yourself Before Becoming an Entrepreneur
Entrepreneurship sounds like the best of both worlds to most people. You get to do what you want, when you want it. Not so fast! Being an entrepreneur is hard work. Ask yourself these questions before launching head first into entrepreneurship: Have I Tried a Side...
Leadership Habits to Avoid
Every leader has sat down at some point and researched the best skills and habits they should hone. But what about the bad leadership habits? People often forget to learn which habits they should not acquire. Let’s explore some of the most common habits of a bad...
Habits of Employees who Get Promoted
Do you feel like you’re being passed up for a promotion? What do managers look for in an employee when considering them for a promotion? Read on to find out: They are Team Players Everyone loves a team player: coworkers, bosses, and colleagues. That is just one of the...
The One Thing to Know About Closing a Sale
Most people are at least dimly aware of Alec Baldwin's "ABC - Always Be Closing" speech from Glengarry Glen Ross. If you don't know the speech, it involves Alec Baldwin trying to motivate a room full of salesmen by telling them that if they aren't being almost...
How to Set Boundaries with your Employees
As a leader, you must have clear boundaries drawn between you and your employees. Many leaders, especially when first starting out, fail to create these boundaries and suffer because of it. Be Fair It is only natural for you to mesh well with certain employees who you...
Entrepreneurship Lessons You Learn From Working With Your Family
There is nothing quite like running your own business. Better yet, there’s nothing quite like running your own business with your family. Working with family members can be both extremely rewarding and painstakingly frustrating. There will undoubtedly be several...
4 Leadership Qualities That Enhance Customer Service
As entrepreneurs such as Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, and Warren Buffett have known for years, to become a truly great business leader, it is important to see the world as employees, customers, and clients see it. Providing a stellar product or service in the business...