How We Will All Become Entrepreneurs
While not everyone may be cut out to be an entrepreneur, the fact is that the way we work is changing and companies with traditional hiring practices are disappearing fast from the employment landscape. This infographic shows how the workplace has evolved from employment to entrepreneurship, and if what it portrays is true, then why […]
Martha Stewart: 4 Key Steps to Succeed as an Entrepreneur
Last week at the National Association of Professional Women’s National Networking Conference, Martha Stewart was interviewed about her path to entrepreneurship. She offered these 4 key steps for success as an entrepreneur: Never stop learning. Stewart says she plans to work until she’s “150”, and says “retirement” is not a word in her vocabulary. Her […]
Is the Next Big Idea Inside You?
Today’s Wall Street Journal has a great article on how entrepreneurs come up with great ideas. WSJ interviewed a number of startup mentors, investors and educators on what causes inspiration to strike and here is some of what they had to say: Solve a problem – look at what is bugging you and chances are, […]
How to Run a Small Business From a Smartphone
If you’ve thought about starting your own small business, then you’ve probably given at least some consideration to how you would manage all the tasks – especially if you’re the only employee. In fact, the SBA says that more than 79 percent of small business owners in the U.S. are sole proprietors. The infographic below […]
How to Franchise Your Way into Retirement Bliss
Let’s face it, everyone will reach their golden years at some point no matter how young of heart they might feel. Then again, if you don’t reach your golden years then something has gone terribly wrong and you’re likely not reading this article right now. So let’s speak to the seasoned individual who’s not quite […]
In the Modern Gig Economy Why Not Make Your Gig a Franchise?
The data is conclusive, the results are in and the gig economy is growing at a remarkable pace. Large and small businesses alike are outsourcing roles and responsibilities that were once corporate staples to freelancers looking for a gig. This ranges from IT support, marketing, personal assistants and more. Meanwhile, workers in droves sick of […]