3 Reasons Entrepreneurs Fail as Managers
Let’s face it, most entrepreneurs are inept managers. For the majority of small business owners (especially those who have spent little to no time in a formal corporate environment), management is a paramount challenge that prevents them from achieving company growth.
In many instances, consistently poor employee management leads to the eventual demise of the …
How to Be Proactive to Exceed Goals
Looking at the biggest picture possible for what you wish to ultimately accomplish will help you to develop a robust plan to make it happen. Notably, your grand vision is more likely to be achieved if it comes from a deeply rooted desire to see it come to life. It is something you carry with …
How Do You Value Your Work?
Requesting appropriate fees speaks to the value placed on your work. But in order for others to value your work, the process starts with you. It begins by establishing credibility and trust prior to ever placing anything on the market.
By building credibility first you are then able to sell value.
Social Media
Whether you …
DIY Business Law: When to Hire a Lawyer
If you’re a small-business owner, you know that your to-do list is generally pretty long on any normal day at the office. It would be safe to assume, as well, that you often find yourself doing a great deal of the heavy lifting personally wherever you can. There’s licenses, incorporation, budgeting, legal paperwork – the …
21 Steps to Take Today to Ensure Tomorrow’s Success
1. Complete final tasks for 2015. Review all loose ends to be finalized to fully enjoy celebration of the year end.
2. Call current clients to wish them a Happy New Year. Calls made with genuine goodwill builds a strong bond and greater loyalty.
3. Send a message of warm wishes for the new year …
Improve Meeting and Party Results with Holiday Cheer
Do you sometimes have a bit of the“bah humbug” feeling when the need arises to attend company events? Most likely, you would prefer to spend your time with family and friends. Even worse, a “gift exchange” may be a requirement. The pressure of time and money spent may put unwelcomed pressure on you.
Should you …
Are You Connecting Personally?
One of the more important strategies in life is to match personally as well as professionally. This becomes the key differentiator for building business. For even better results, try putting yourself in the mindset of the other person.
Strive to understand all of the motivating factors for being granted the client meeting. Ask for the …
Supercharge Goals and Achievements
Business development is dependent upon sales and both require setting goals. But goal setting by itself isn’t enough. There needs to be:
A consistent plan of action to be followed day in and day out Do you awake each day with your plan of action on your mind? Flexibility to adjust for changing times or…
17 Ways to Find Speaking Engagements to Further Your Brand
The following answers are provided by members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched BusinessCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of entrepreneurs start and grow …
16 Ways Rookie Founders Can Prove Themselves and Their Brands
The following answers are provided by members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched BusinessCollective, a …