You’re all charged up after launching your business. But a few months after the launch, your excitement starts to wane. You watch TV instead of fixing your broken product. You surf the online waters instead of reviewing your customers’ complaints. Then you spend a day tweaking your landing page instead of finishing yesterday’s tasks. You’re not producing anything, and your startup is dying, making $0.00 every month. God save your soul. You might think that all you need to bring it … [Read more...]
Can Trump Help Small Businesses in the USA?
After the citizens of the United States voted Donald Trump in as their new President, people have had mixed reactions. Can Trump help small businesses? Individuals and business owners have varying opinions on how events will turn out with Trump at the helm. As Trump comes to the end of his first 100 days in office, there is no doubt that many businesses will still be harboring concerns about the President. Donald Trump has caused a lot of controversy, and he often dominates the … [Read more...]
Business Growth Starts with Defining the Term: Entrepreneur
I HATE the term “entrepreneur”. Yes, it perfectly describes what I do for a living. But, it’s so over-used and misapplied to people that are little more than unemployed enthusiasts. To understand what really makes a start-up grow and thrive, I think we should lay some ground rules for what entrepreneurship is, and how you can use this definition to propel your business forward. Entrepreneurs have laser-like focus. There are two levels of focus for a true entrepreneur: high and extreme. … [Read more...]