As busy as I get, I always take time to read business books, especially in the summer. I’m a firm believer that leaders are readers and as an entrepreneur, you’ve got to keep on learning to hold onto your competitive edge. So if you schedule some down time, that really is for relaxing, but when […]
What I’ve learned after 18 years in business
To my true amazement, this week marks my 18th year in business, and I must say it’s been a wild ride. In 1999, I was scared to death, I had a laptop, a fax machine and a dream and set up shop in the basement of my house. My neighbor, who was a contractor, came […]
How to Be A Successful Parent Business Owner
If you’re like me, you understand that running a business can feel a lot like raising a child. There are long hours up front as you help get your “baby” on its feet, and then there’s the pride you feel as it grows. And if you have kids, you know that sometimes they can be […]
Best of SucceedAsYourOwnBoss.com Blog 2016
I can’t believe another great year is about to be over. My team and I work tirelessly to bring you quality content on this blog. Our mission is the end small business failure, and everything published on this blog is designed to do to help you learn the business of running a business. I wanted […]
It’s Thankful Thursday; Happy Thanksgiving
Running is business is really hard work. They are many long days, sleepless nights and some customers that you will never please, but think really hard about this – would you rather be a corporate slave, working for the man? Would you rather answer to someone who may not appreciate all your gifts? Or how […]
Vision: You Can’t Lead Without It
Some of the best small business ideas don’t have to do with inventory, profit margins, or break-even points. Rather, they’re about having a big picture vision for your business. It’s needed to provide clarity and focus what you do every day. As a small business owner, you’re automatically a leader, so not only must you […]
How To Be the Smartest Person In the Room by the Time You Leave
You may have heard some recent small business advice saying “Don’t be the smartest person in the room.” The point of that statement is that it’s important to surround yourself with smart people, which makes sense. But the idea that “If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room,” is overly […]
What Kind of Boss Should You Be?
Most people mulling small business ideas has thought about what kind of boss they want to be. Most of us have had both friendly bosses and more formal ones, and both can be remarkably effective. Whether friendly or aloof, outstanding bosses demonstrate leadership. They’re not about using rewards and punishments to get things done, but […]
Is it Time to Reinvent Your Small Business?
It’s easy to keep chugging along in your business, not really paying attention to the state of things, until something big happens. Maybe your biggest client leaves, creating a hole in your income. Or you get sick, and there’s no one else to run your business. Sometimes it’s something less catastrophic that gives you reason […]
How To Turn Pain Into Purpose, Then Profit!
Guest Article Pain. It’s a taboo subject that one rarely wants to discuss, let alone dwell on. As we go along our life journey, at some point along the way, we all will inevitably have to confront it, deal with it, get through it and learn from it. As a two-time, stage four breast cancer […]
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