4 Obstacles Every Startup Must Overcome
It’s estimated that nine out of ten startups will fail in their first year of business. Despite failure being so common we keep pushing on. So what is it that’s so enticing about launching a startup? Truthfully everyone has different reasons. Some have unwavering passion for their specific product. Others simply like to innovate and some love to make money. Regardless your reason you still have the same challenges ahead. Here are four...
7 Creative Ways For Your Small Business to Save Money
As a small business owner you need to be extremely frugal over how you manage your funds. Lack of or misuse of capital is one of the main reasons why companies fail today. That said, priority number one should be to save money. While some ideas will save more money than others you need to understand that every little bit counts. If it saves money it’s worth it (generally speaking). Here are seven creative ways for your small business...
How to Run a Business With Integrity
I recently had a discussion with someone who felt very uncomfortable with earning money from their skillset. In their minds, sales seemed slimy and in contrast to running a business with integrity. Unfortunately, this is very common among individuals. Due to a few bad apples in the business world, it’s easy to assume that being profitable requires losing your integrity. People tend to automatically assume that profitability goes hand...
5 Reasons Why a Calendar Tool Helps You Manage Your Time
You must learn to manage your time. As Renzo Costarella perfectly put it, “Time management is a skill that even the most seasoned business people struggle with.” But, it’s also one of the most important if you want to succeed in both business and life. That’s why I make the most out of my calendar tools. They’ve been able to help manage my time time so that I’m productive day-in and day-out because of the following five reasons. 1....
How to Reach Your Revenue Goals in 2018
With January around the corner, most business owners are spending the weekend figuring out their revenue goals for 2018. I know I definitely have a specific goal in mind, and I’ve already been conjuring up how I’m going to achieve them. Start with The End in Mind One of the biggest mistakes I made early on in my business was not having clear revenue goals. I simply wanted to make money to pay my bills. If I did that I felt like I was...
How To Use Your Calendar to Streamline Your Schedule
Believe it or not, I’m actually a fan of my calendar. It keeps me organized and guarantees that I’ll never forget important tasks or appointments. At the same, my calendar can get a little on the bulky side. When this happens, my calendar has the opposite effect. It becomes confusing and keeps me less organized. To avoid this, you need to master the art of using your calendar to streamline your schedule. I’ve personally done this by...