The word accounting has a dull and even scary ring to it for a lot of people. It's just one of those subject matters that doesn't come naturally to a lot of us, myself included. But understanding the basics of accounting comes in very handy when you're running a business. One of the essentials is learning how to keep proper, balanced records. By the end of this post you'll … [Read more...]
How To Improve Your Brain For A Better Life
We’ve all heard the sayings that we only use 10-20% of our brains. Fortunately that's just urban legend. Most of the time we're using almost all the parts of our brain, it just may not be performing the way we'd like it to. What our three pound brains do use is about 20% of our body's energy! I recently got to attend a fun and insightful lecture called “50 Minutes to a Better … [Read more...]
Self Improvement Quotes For A Happier Life
I love talking about personal development and self improvement topics because I think there are always ways to better ourselves. When you stop growing and learning new things, you effectively stop living. There is more information out there than anyone could possibly absorb in a lifetime. Which is why it's helpful to focus on a few niches that pique your interest and also work … [Read more...]
How To Hire Your First Employee: 20 Easy Steps For Entrepreneurs
There are so many things to think about and execute as an entrepreneur. Most of the time entrepreneurs find themselves bootstrapping and doing everything on their own for the first year or two. It's hard to get any business off the ground, so keeping overhead as low as possible in the early stages of your small business journey is important. Once things really start to pick up … [Read more...]
Tips For Public Speaking And Giving Business Presentations
Most people dread public speaking or even the thought of it. It's tough putting yourself out there. Even speaking up in a classroom setting to answer questions can be unnerving. I've been there! But a lot of people never give themselves enough credit. How do you know you're bad at giving business presentations if you've never tried? How do you really know you'll never be as … [Read more...]