If you’re a small business owner, there are essential days you can’t afford to disregard, and Black Friday is one of them. This event has become a huge money-maker for brands, so it’s not an understatement to say you should participate. However, before you start preparing for this unofficial holiday, you should have some Black Friday […]
When you’re a small business owner, there are certain times of the year when you can hope for an increase in sales, and one of those times is the holiday season. Without a doubt, your business can experience more sales during the holiday season than at any other time of the year. In fact, the […]
LeadershipEntrepreneurship isn’t something you should walk into blindly, especially if you want to succeed. The failure rate for entrepreneurs is high, with 20% of new businesses failing during the first two years of opening, 45% floundering during the first five years, and 65% closing up shop within the first ten years of existing. According to […]
Coaching, LeadershipIf you’re a business owner, you know how important it is to keep your employees engaged and excited to work. Unfortunately, though, employee engagement levels are decreasing globally, according to a new report. In the second quarter of 2020, employee engagement reached 73%, increasing slightly from 67%, which was seen in the first quarter of […]
The appeal of being an entrepreneur is undeniable. With 90% of new American billionaires being self-made, it’s easy to gravitate towards entrepreneurship. That’s especially true when considering how many entrepreneurs were successful during the pandemic, a time when economic hardships were evident everywhere. Despite the financial obstacles people and businesses faced during the shutdown, Forbes […]
LeadershipWhen you’re starting a business, there are many things you may be uncertain about that can make you lose sleep. You might wonder whether investors will fund your idea or if your target audience will like your products or services enough to purchase them. Easing and managing these worries isn’t easy, and it’s especially hard […]
Do you want to start a business? If so, there’s one thing you should know: running a company isn’t cheap. Maybe you already know this information because family, friends, or people in your network have complained about the financial reality of running a company. But during those venting sessions, did anyone give you specifics on […]
LeadershipHow often do you show employees your appreciation? If the answer is “almost never,” you may be at risk of losing most of your talent. Research indicates that 79% of employees will quit because they feel unappreciated. In fact, one of the main reasons people quit their jobs is because of a lack of recognition. […]
Coaching, LeadershipIf you want to be an entrepreneur, you may be asking an important question: do you need a business degree to start a business? The fast and quick answer is no. You don’t need a business degree to start a company, but that doesn’t mean it’s not helpful to have one. Getting a business degree […]
Coaching, LeadershipThe growth of your small business hinges on having the right leaders in place who know how to motivate employees to accomplish important goals. However, research suggests that 77% of companies believe their leadership is lacking, and maybe you feel similarly. After all, as crucial as it is to have great leaders at your business, it’s […]
