Successful Entrepreneurs: Conceive an Idea, Take a Risk, Work Hard, Sneer at Doubt, Work Harder. Although Andy Yochum may not be a household name (yet), his tenacity and entrepreneurial persistence certainly echo the success stories of many American greats....
Entrepreneurial Success: how mom and pop shops can compete with the 800-lb. gorillas of the business world. In an oversaturated online retail market, competing with retail giants is a tricky thing. What is a start-up or small business to do when...
Can good business ethics be bad for an entrepreneur’s business? Entrepreneurs value good business ethics. But is it possible for good ethics to be bad? Your reputation is your biggest asset, and bad business ethics can ruin your reputation, sometimes...
Successful entrepreneurs: get back up after they fall Mix together: Being raised by Italian immigrant grandparents who loved to cook With being a natural-born tinkerer And then toss in a “hard-wired” entrepreneurial mindset, one that could only tolerate four years in...
Successful entrepreneurs understand the importance of company culture Be true to who you are. Don’t define your company’s culture by the catchphrase of the day. So says Michael Krasman, CEO and cofounder of UrbanBound, a web-based relocation platform for companies to...
Cloud computing small business survey: changing workforce Because of cloud computing, the workforce continues to rapidly change – and it’s crucial that business owners keep up. To get insights into this accelerated trend, backed up by solid original research, we...
Successful entrepreneurs have (and teach!) great customer service skills 80% of companies THINK they provide good customer service, but only 8% of their customers would agree. This statistic is provided by customer service author, expert and consultant Kirt...
Successful entrepreneurs tell the truth – and clinch the sale Truth, says national speaker and consultant Barry Maher, is the ultimate sales tool. It’s the ultimate because it’s ethical – and because it’s effective. Barry believes this so strongly that he wrote...
Successful entrepreneurs target smart business niches “From aquatic sporting goods for dogs to Michelle Obama-inspired fashion websites, niche products and services have the potential to generate big bucks if they capture the hearts, minds and wallets of a dedicated...
Successful entrepreneurs: effective delegation strategies We recently talked to Kevin Hopson, co-founder of TaxPoint — an online tax filing software with both free and paid versions — about his experiences as an entrepreneur and he shared two pieces of...
