People choose to take the plunge and start their own business for various reasons. Be it financial gain, frustration in their current role, lack of job opportunities, or a big idea – perhaps they have designed the next best thing to a bread slicer. In addition to people’s inner drive and motivations, governments also want more small business owners to emerge and succeed. … [Read more...]
7 Successful Examples of How to Make Boring Things Rock
A common question among new entrepreneurs is “how do I come up with a profitable idea, especially considering all the good ones are probably taken?” This question has stumped many people before they even had a chance. Sure, it would have been hard to discover the idea for Google, the touchscreen, or the cement that eats up carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to save the world … [Read more...]
Make Sure You Have Professional Liability Coverage For Your Small Business
If you run your own business, it's important to consider signing up for Errors & Omissions Insurance (E & O insurance), also commonly referred to as Professional Liability insurance. If you are giving professional advice and services to your clients, your business can be protected from lawsuits claiming negligence if you have the right policy. People sue for anything … [Read more...]
Tips For Getting A Job After College So You Don’t Have To Live In Mom’s Basement
When I graduated from college, I didn't have a job offer. I was five months into a six month interview process, that seemed hopeful, but I had nothing in writing when my name was called. I was scared sh!#less about having to go back to my first job flipping burgers at McDonald's. I mostly thought about how I let my parents down and what a loser I was for being unemployable … [Read more...]
How to Stay Motivated: Never Give Up!
Never give up. That’s the one mantra I stand by. It doesn’t matter how often my plans go up in smoke or someone tells me I can’t make it on my own I repeat that and move on. I am a small business man with an ecommerce store selling flip flops who will one day travel the World. I have worked for the big boys and escaped to tell the tale. I am as happy as I can remember and … [Read more...]