If you are at or beyond the age of 50 and are ready to think about what’s next, the question is should you retire or could you pivot and start a small business. If you took care of your money and have an expertise that is highly valuable, you might be a great consultant. Or, […]
What No One Tells You About Starting a Small Business
Every week as SmallBizLady, I conduct interviews with experts on my Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. The show takes place every Wednesday on Twitter from 8-9 pm ET. This is excerpted from my recent interview with Keenya Kelly @keenyakelly. Keenya is the CEO of Keenyakelly.com and ifyoubrandit.com where she strategically helps individuals determine who they are […]
How to start a private medical practice
Guest Article Starting a private medical practice can seem overwhelming, especially if up to now you’ve been on staff at a large healthcare institution as an employee. But the rewards of running your own private practice and becoming your own boss and can give you an opportunity to help more people and reap significant financial […]
10 Things That Will Surprise You About Running a Business
I’ve found that people who want to start a business often don’t have the first idea about what that really entails. Once they do launch a company, they’re often surprised at how real and often stressful it is to be an entrepreneur. Here are a few of the things I’d say might surprise you. Heads […]
How to Get Over the Fear of Starting a New Business
Starting a new business requires a leap of faith in your own abilities, but fear can get in the way of that. Fear is our emotional response when we perceive a threat. It causes very real changes in our brains and other organs in the body. Responses to fear range from hiding to running away, […]
6 Things to Have Before You Start your Own Business
There’s so much to learn in the entrepreneurial world, sometimes a little too much! Different modes of information keep spraying all kinds of statistics and breakthrough marketing updates; this surge of information is way too confusing! Who do I listen to and what do I follow? If you feel that way too, then look no […]
How to Get Ready for Opening Day
It all started with a concept and now you’re here, ready to open for business. You’ve made it through what some consider to be the most challenging aspects of starting your own business. You’ve gotten startup capital, obtained licenses and permits, invested in expensive business equipment, and selected your team. Opening Day is just around […]
What Kind of Business Should I Start?
You have the drive, energy, and passion to make it as an entrepreneur. You may have examined your habits and abilities and discovered some of the key qualities that successful small business owners share. You’ve already worked out your life plan, and one of your clearest goals is to be an independent businessperson. Now it’s […]
A 12-Month Plan for Starting a Business in 2015
Starting a business takes time, and that’s something newbie entrepreneurs don’t realize. In fact, in my newly updated book, Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months, I give you a full year to get everything lined up in your new business endeavor so you’re set up for success. Here, let’s develop an easy plan so […]
Is 2015 the Year You Become Your Own Boss?
If you’ve been thinking about starting a small business for months or even years, I have one question for you: Is 2015 the year you’ll FINALLY Become Your Own Boss? You’ve been reading blogs, stalking potential competitors online and dreaming about signing your own paycheck, but you haven’t taken the plunge into entrepreneurship just yet. […]
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