What Does It Take To Be Successful?

1001, 2023

Is Entrepreneurship for You?

Do you often entertain the idea of starting your own business? If so, you're not alone. Just about every working person has fleeting or recurring thoughts about chucking the nine-to-five rat race and opening the doors of their very own company. It's almost a human urge to be your own boss. So what does it take in the 2020s to be a successful owner? Contrary to popular belief, it's much easier to start a profitable enterprise today than it was one, two, or three decades ago. Why? The one-word answer is computers. That might sound overly simplistic, but it's not. [...]

901, 2023

7 Signs You Might Have The Personality to Succeed in Business

What does it take to succeed in business? You might ask yourself "do I have what it takes?" The magic is in the personality. Is there such a thing as an entrepreneur's personality? And, if there is, what is it?[adrotate group="4"] Here are some common entrepreneur personality traits: Passion When you love what you do there is a greater chance that you will stick with it. There are many setbacks and disappointments in business. Sometimes you feel like quitting. Often, you make little or no money, especially early on. If you are not passionate about your business, you won't last very long. [...]

801, 2023

5 Accounting Tips That Will Help You Succeed

You may not believe me, but you will think differently about accounting after reading this. While the word “accounting” may strike fear into the hearts of some small business owners, keeping things in perspective can help. There are many ways to minimize the so-called “pain” associated with this part of running a business. After all, good accounting is crucial to success.  Here are five accounting tips for your small business. #1 - Keep home and business separate. It is tempting to grab your business credit card for personal items, especially if your personal account is a little low on funds. [...]

701, 2023

Two Factor Authentication (Simply) Explained

For many of us, a personal nightmare scenario begins with the wrong people getting hold of login credentials to our banking, email, retirement savings, or any other critical account. If you have been following the news, you know that passwords are hacked or stolen by the millions. What if there was a technology that would ensure that you are the only one who can log in your account, even if an unauthorized person knows your password. One of the scariest things about technology is security, more specifically, the potential breach of security. Data breaches happen daily, but it doesn’t have [...]

601, 2023

5 Keys to Succeeding in Branded eCommerce

Guest post by Augustin Kennady eCommerce continues to grow in 2018 at an alarming rate, and with this growth comes the opportunity for more entrepreneurs to benefit by taking their share of the market. Historically, drop-shipping has been the most cost-effective way for aspiring entrepreneurs to dabble in eCommerce. However, as competition causes margins too thin and oversaturation makes securing a competitive advantage even more difficult, these same entrepreneurs who would have been dropshippers a few short years ago are transitioning into launching their own branded eCommerce line. With a higher upside, more product control, and the chance to actually [...]

501, 2023

How To Prove That Your Startup Idea Is Right – Metrics That Matter

How do you know if you have the right idea for a startup? Is it really possible to ever know? Most startups fail. The better job you do validate your business idea the more likely will you succeed. And, you might wonder: Which metrics can I measure to prove that my startup idea is right? The most important idea is that - The answer is not within you. This is so important, so I must repeat. [adrotate group="4"] "The answer is not within you." Talk to people How do they react to your business idea? Do they ask you for more [...]

401, 2023

Building a Successful Data-Driven Business with Six Sigma

The importance of data can not be understated. It’s incredibly vital for businesses because it helps them optimize their operations and expose variability. How companies obtain, keep, and use data has even become the subject of government inquiries. Companies such as Facebook, Amazon, Uber, and most recently even TikTok have found themselves in the limelight over the same issue: data. While the question of what counts as ‘correct’ data usage is still a topic of fierce debate, it is undeniable that the companies doing well are maximizing their data. Effective data analysis can guide how you package your products, [...]

301, 2023

5 Steps to Select the Right Accounting Software

Let's face it; your accounting system is a mission-critical part of your business. Have you outgrown your accounting software? Is your accounting system a source of frustration in your business? Are you ready to implement the best possible accounting system customized and optimized for your business? The right accounting system will enable your team to work smarter not harder. It is true that there are many business accounting systems, but most of them are wrong for your business. When you find the appropriate system, it can simplify your accounting and make your business more profitable. It all begins [...]

201, 2023

How to Succeed in Life

No matter where you live or how old you are, you know that it is hard to succeed in life. Regardless of age or social status, we all want to succeed. Even though we all want to succeed, our definition of success is different. If you just started a new job, success to you might be recognition among your coworkers. If you lost your job, success is finding a job fast. If you are in school, success might be an early graduation. There are no universal standards for success. Success is different for all people. We all define success [...]

101, 2023

Effective Ways to Finance Your Child’s Education

If you have children, you’ve probably already thought about how to pay for their college expenses. It’s a safe bet you’ve also been bombarded with advice from well-meaning relatives, neighbors, and co-workers. Financial advisors who specialize in creative methods of paying for higher education recommend several approaches, depending on your current financial situation. In addition to starting college funds and dipping into savings or retirement accounts, some parents decide to hunt for scholarships and grants. There’s also the work-study option, the military, and public service stipends. In fact, if you have a strong enough desire to provide for your child’s [...]

3112, 2022

How Can I Decide Where to Invest My Money?

Okay, so you’ve decided that you’re going to stop leaving your cash to gather dust in your savings account, and actually put it to some good use. That’s great news. However, you’ve got some work to do before you’re going to see the fruits of your labor. For instance, you’ll need to figure out where you’re going to be using your money, and what kind of investments you’re going to make. [adrotate group="4"] Do you have the kind of risk endurance to handle something like the shares on a penny stocks list, or do you need to spend your cash [...]

3012, 2022

5 Tips to Save Money When Starting a Business

Starting a business always takes money. Even if you are on a shoestring budget, you can still start a successful business if you find ways to minimize startup expenses. Something as simple as creating a written financial plan will help you save money. Every little money-saving tactic will add up; the end result could add up to a bundle. Here’s how to save money when starting a business. Start small Starting small and minimizing risk is a great way to save money when starting a business. If you are just starting out, you need to acquire new customers without breaking [...]

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