Year: 2019

Out of the 1.7 billion websites in the world, over 600 million of them are blogs. There are 2 billion blog posts published every year, which equates to 5,760,000 per day, and 4,000 a minute! (2018, Internet Live Stats) Given that there are so many blogs, should you even bother to start one? Absolutely! According […]

We all make mistakes and the same is true of business owners and entrepreneurs. The key is to not make the same mistakes twice! How you react to mistakes are important, you want to learn from them. Some mistakes however you can avoid altogether. Working with more experienced people can help, especially a mentor. Their […]

Opening a business isn’t easy, but if you’re truly passionate about it, there’s no time like the present. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics: about 20% fail in their first year, and about 50% of small businesses fail in their fifth year. Given these statistics, you need to be smart in your […]

Building a brand is one of the essential ingredients in the recipe for growing your business. With SMART branding, you can distinguish your business from a crowded and competitive market. Many companies sell similar products and services, what separates them is your brand. A strong brand gives you the advantage of attracting the right type […]

1. Auto Repair Shop Most people use their cars to get from one place to another, conveniently. But cars need repairs every once in a while when they break down. Why not turn this necessity into a business idea? Although you may require a variety of tools to start a repair shop, the good news […]

As you grow your business, you need to be able to meet the demands of your customers. A growing business needs the right systems in place so that it can continue to support its growth. Your business plan should help you to prepare for the growth of your business. As it grows, you should know […]

Education should not stop just because you graduated from school. To be successful in life and the business world, you must continually improve your skillset and knowledge. Regardless of how you felt in the classroom, there are elements from school that you can use for your employees’ growth and development. Report Cards (Performance Reviews) Many […]

As an entrepreneur and small business owner, you have to play a large number of roles and responsibilities. For most start-ups, there isn’t enough financial capital to hire all the people that a large company normally has. A start-up however can even the playing field by outsourcing key tasks. This gives you the ability to […]

It’s not easy to run a business. Studies show that the majority of new businesses will fail after several years. Just because you have a great idea, product, or financing, it doesn’t necessarily mean your business will succeed. Fortunately, there are SMART skills you can learn before starting your business before even opening up your […]