Discipline is the greatest obstacle in preventing most people from achieving the levels of success they desire. Take a moment to process that if you had the discipline to do everything you knew you should do, even when you did not feel like doing it, how much more successful you will be in achieving your personal and professional goals. Discipline is the most challenging habit to do consistently, which is why employers reward it more than any other.
Rome was not built in a day. The Romans took their time building something great… You can’t take random ingredients and expect to bake great Lasagna. You need specific ingredients and instructions. If you’re buying email lists with unqualified prospects, it can turn out to be a recipe for disaster.
- Building vs. Purchasing Email Lists
- Building an Effective Email List to Succeed in the e-World
- Assure Personal Privacy
- Keep it Simple
- Deliver on Your Content Promises
It’s a shame that so many people think business plans are just for startups, or to back up loan applications, or for getting investors. The truth is that business planning offers serious benefits for everybody in business.
And I’d like to point out that none of these benefits require a big formal business plan document. A lean business plan (as in What Business Plan Type is Best for Me) is usually enough. It takes an hour or two to do the first plan, then just an hour or two to review and revise monthly.
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More and more people are browsing, shopping, and doing business on their phones and tablets. Currently, 11.3% of the digital population uses mobile only, compared to 10.6% desktop only use*. This may not seem significant now but these numbers will continue to grow as mobile capabilities advance and mobile devices become more and more integral to day-to-day life. Seriously, if you are not mobile ready you are missing an opportunity to connect with mobile users who may be future customers and partners.
So how do you get started? You see, mobile is really about your audience. Here are some tips to help you get started.
How to navigate the legal system as a first-time entrepreneur.
Starting a new company is a daunting task. From inception to opening, it’s easy to get lost on what needs to be accomplished. Especially when it comes to legal matters.
Questions you may ask yourself could be, “should I be an entity, and what type of entity should I be? A corporation? An LLC? What is best for me?” This important decision has tax consequences, governance consequences and different compliances.
What are the legal mistakes many first-time entrepreneurs are making?
LegalZoom’s General Counsel, Chas Rampenthal, said, “The No. 1 mistake they make is they wait until they’re in trouble, and they scramble for a lawyer. It’s like waiting until a tooth falls until you go see a dentist. It’s just the wrong time.”
There is more valuable information that can help you jump the “legal hurdle” and get you on the right track for your business. Read the rest of the article on The Biggest Legal Mistakes a Startup Can Make over at Fortune Magazine >
On January 18th, our Nation will celebrate the life of one of the most respected leaders of our time who stood against inequalities – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. Dr. King’s most important accomplishment took place in 1963 where he led over 200,000 people to the Lincoln Memorial overlooking the Washington Monument. It was there that Dr. King made his historic “I Have a Dream” speech. The march was a pivotal event that accelerated the passage of the Civil Rights Act, and the speech spoken with clarity and passion solidified the nation.
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday celebrates the life and legacy of a man who brought hope and healing to America. But beyond this recognition, Dr. King’s messages can be used in business.
“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
This quote rings true for any small business owner. In the beginning, you have an idea. You have a plan. But do you have the needed drive to take that leap of faith? It’s a question, and reality, all businesses owners struggle with. Especially, if you can’t see the “the whole staircase”. Taking the first step is not only pivotable, it can set the pace of your business. And it’s why we’re here to help.
There are numerous inspirational quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. that can inspire anyone or any business. To view more quotes, click here.
In their book Start Your Own Business, the staff of Entrepreneur Media Inc. guides you through the critical steps to starting your business, then supports you in surviving the first three years as a business owner. In this edited excerpt, the authors discuss the basics of creating a projected budget for your first year in business.
For many small-business owners, the process of budgeting is limited to figuring out where to get the cash to meet next week’s payroll. There are so many financial fires to put out in a given week that it’s hard to find the time to do any short- or long-range financial planning. But failing to plan financially might mean you’re unknowingly planning to fail.
Most people get an MBA with one goal: becoming an executive. After graduating from the University of Southern California in 1983, Israeli-American immigrant Adam Milstein decided to become a commercial real estate agent. He worked for several years until his manager gave him a suggestion that changed his life: He told Adam to approach Israeli investor and multi-millionaire David Hager.
At first, Hager wasn’t interested in making Adam his sales agent. After a year of pitching and persuading, Adam convinced Hager to launch a 50-50 partnership business. Today, Hager Pacific Properties manages over $1 billion in real estate holdings. Adam is a multi-millionaire, an active commercial real estate developer, and a busy philanthropist.
Millions of entrepreneurs are angling to achieve the American Dream the way Adam Milstein did. He’s willing to share his secrets, but fair warning — some of them will surprise you.
In their book Start Your Own Business, the staff of Entrepreneur Media Inc. guides you through the critical steps to starting your business, then supports you in surviving the first three years as a business owner. In this edited excerpt, the authors outline 10 important criteria you should evaluate when considering a location for your new business.
Before you start shopping for business space, you need to have a clear picture of what you must have, what you’d like to have, what you absolutely won’t tolerate and how much you’re able to pay. Developing that picture can be a time-consuming process that’s both exciting and tedious, but it’s essential you give it the attention it deserves. While many startup mistakes can be corrected later on, a poor choice of location is sometimes impossible to repair.
Be systematic and realistic as you consider the following 10 location points.
Most of you will have a business plan for your startup, as this document acts as the blueprint and roadmap for your company. Whether it is to share with management to help with strategy or present to investors for funding, the business plan will provide the basis for future decisions.
However, despite its importance, your business plan probably sucks. It fails to achieve its objective and ends up misrepresenting your business to the detriment of decision makers.
Here are the five biggest reasons your business plan is failing and how to overcome these roadblocks.
