Entrepreneurs drive our communities and the world because small businesses account for 85-90% of all businesses everywhere. Here are their stories and journeys. Over the last 15 years, the number of founders has only grown, and the types of business models they use have multiplied. Some are solopreneurs, others build small businesses with internal teams, some started entirely remote and have always been that way, still others are small companies that turn into large ones.
Are you an imposter? Have you ever worried that someone would one day find out that you are not really as good as you say you are? That you are actually an imposter and not really all that talented, prepared, […]
What do Serena Williams, Oprah Winfrey, Hugh Jackman, and Bill Gates all have in common? They have all honed their success and expertise through hiring coaches to encourage their work and development. Consider your daily routine: you work in a […]
“Hustle culture” is largely characterized by long hours, a breakneck pace, and an insatiable drive to develop any and every passion or idea. A 2020 article from ABC found that 40 percent of Americans couldn’t cover an unexpected $400 expense, […]
How much are YOU worth? In my work, the concept of self worth comes up over and over again. I always get questions like, “How do I ask for more money?” and “How do I know if I am worth […]
I never knew what I wanted to be when I grew up. Not as a kid, not as a teenager, not as a college student. I loved writing, working with children, solving complex problems, and making plans to change the […]
I am sitting at my desk, it’s 9 a.m. and despite regularly setting goals, my calendar is free of appointments this morning. Actually, if I am honest, most of my mornings looked like this in the first few years of […]
These days, all we can do is dream about laying on a beach. We practice safe social distancing to slow the transmission of the virus, but we’d be lying if we weren’t thinking about the day when we will safely […]
Have you ever said to yourself: “I can’t.” “What if I’m wrong?” “Maybe someone asked that question already?” How many times do we stop ourselves from raising our hand, speaking up in the meeting, making the phone call, or connecting […]
Entrepreneurs and small businesses are the linchpins of every community. Not only does their work benefit local economies, but their drive and motivation help provide important services that are enjoyed by local communities on a regular basis. According to the […]
Get started reopening your business As more people are vaccinated and the threat of COVID-19 decreases, businesses and schools are opening to full capacity. After spending over a year in quarantine and observing social distance laws, many business owners may […]
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