Freelancing is gaining in popularity worldwide for several reasons. Here in the United States, the job market has been slow to recover in recent years and the federal and state unemployment benefits are being eradicated overnight. But there are also many currently employed people of very reputable companies who have also chosen to leave the
If you’re going to fail at something, you should probably do it right. Put some effort into failing and give it your best shot. Okay, I’m being a little facetious here, but I do have an important point to make. Failure is not something to be afraid of. In business and in life, failure can
Starting a business is inherently risky, and by our very nature, most of us are very risk averse. That’s one of the reasons why there are so few entrepreneurs in this world. Risk scares a lot of folks away. But besides risk (and a lack of startup capital of course), there’s another thing that frequently
Blogging is perhaps the most common first step that all successful entrepreneurs learn to master. Regardless of where your future plans in online marketing lie, most websites that rake in real revenues will always have a well-maintained blog. This is a great way to keep in touch with your customer base, solicit feedback on your
Just walk-in to any bookstore, and you will find a massive selection of self-help books designed to inspire the novice entrepreneur on the road to financial success. The trouble is that selecting the best literature which will actually keep you interested and motivated can be very difficult, at best. As you begin your journey into being
When a revolutionary new gadget comes out, many technology enthusiasts are going to be standing in line to purchase one, just because they want to be the first ones to get their hands on it. However, as an entrepreneur, you understand that there are more important criteria when it comes to investing in new technology,
If you take payments from customers on a regular basis and still offer the same exact payment channels that you did five years ago, there is a good chance that you are missing out on an easier way to get your payments. Mobile payments eliminate the need for “cash in hand” and provide convenience for both
Coworking is a trend that has become popular amongst startups in recent years. An increasing number of young entrepreneurs are interested in coworking because it allows them to utilize relatively inexpensive office space. While defining coworking may seem straightforward, it is deceptively complex. What is coworking? Coworking is an alternative method of working. With coworking,
