As an entrepreneur, it’s very possible that you fall into the psychological category of being an overachiever - this group of people tend to be highly effective and successful individuals that achieve a lot due to having very high standards for themselves and dreaming big. In this sense, being an overachiever is a very positive thing, yet sometimes people use a sense of ‘achievement’ in an attempt to fill an emotional void, or mask over an unresolved emotional issue - thinking outer success … [Read more...]

It's a fantastic feeling when you have finally managed to break even; you've done all the necessary investing into your business, from your office space to your equipment, and, of course, the right employees. Now it's time to make that next investment on your startup journey, the one of yourself. When you finally got to the point where you are financially comfortable in every aspect of your business, it's now time to make some worthwhile spends on yourself. But, what are the most useful … [Read more...]

As a modern business owner, it is so important to understand what matters the most to your company. If you want to be a success in the world of modern business, it is important that you work out which elements can have the biggest impact. It is fair to say that finances are among the most important parts of a business. In fact, your company is not going to get very far unless you have a handle on your finances. There are many things you need to keep in mind when you are trying to make the … [Read more...]

When you own your office, you are acutely aware when things go wrong. It’s not the team, the technology or the location that’s the problem, it’s the fact that you’ve bought a space that wasn’t particularly new in the first place and now things are falling apart. Even the busiest offices have high traffic areas, and when the toilets are backed up and the septic tanks are overflowing, you need to ensure that there is room in your budget to make corrections. Smartly planning your office … [Read more...]

If you are looking at attending a trade show or business event this summer, you have already likely been thinking about the impression you can make. When you attend events like this you are becoming a representative of your entire company, and this means that the way you come across is more important than ever. Here are some of the things you can do to make a great impression this year. 1. Be likable Yes, it sounds easier than it is, but the thing you need to keep at the back of your mind … [Read more...]

The whole idea behind being an entrepreneur is that you’re in charge of your own destiny, with the road stretching out endless and free before you, and with nothing to hold you back but your own initiative, persistence, and willingness to learn from your mistakes and improve along the way. Just about every entrepreneur dreams about becoming rich and successful, at some point in their career, but all too often that dream can die, and an entrepreneur can find themselves settling into a somewhat … [Read more...]

If there is any one thing in the business world that is a must, it’s asking for help when things get a little rough. It’s never a weakness to stand up and say that you need more than what you’re getting as a business, and so it’s for this reason that you should be looking at outsourcing. Outsourcing is the process whereby you give something of your business to an outside agency to manage it for you; it’s the ultimate in asking for help. It used to be something that was only available to big … [Read more...]

When you’re on the hunt for a job, in many cases, you may be getting frustrated about what is on offer. You might have had a string of unsuccessful interviews. But it doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t keep going for the job and career that you want. But one thing that you should keep looking for is an employer that you’d be happy to work for. As well as checking out the job description and what the role will entail, it is a great idea to do your research into the company too. Not only will it give … [Read more...]

Owning your very first small business is a huge step in the right direction if you want to become an entrepreneur in the future. Sadly, there are many hurdles to overcome that could hinder your success, and it’s important to take a good look at how you can beat those challenges to ensure that your startup is successful. Sadly, while many of the business hurdles can be lept over with enough planning, life can also get in the way of your success and, unlike business complications, they’re often … [Read more...]

The world of work can be richly rewarding but it can also be dour and forbidding. We’re raised from a young age to believe that in our careers we will find satisfaction, challenge, fulfilment and monetary reward but the reality sometimes doesn’t jive with this dictum, especially in this day and age. We live in an era of corporate wage repression where corporations keep the salaries of hard workers down for the sake of their profit margins. In many ways, the Trump administration has been … [Read more...]