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  by  Lindsay Friedman Take it from those who’ve been there, done that. This story originally appeared on Entrepreneur. Whether it’s not taking advice sooner or taking advice you shouldn’t have, waiting too long to take a risk or making a bad call, even the best business people have a regret or two. What separates the great business folk from the good is...
Entrepreneur has affiliate partnerships so we may get a share of the revenue from your purchase. Get paid for doing something you love to do, at the place and time you want it done. Nothing to cloud your mood while you work — no harrowing commutes, no overbearing officemates, no clueless bosses — just whiffs of comforting aroma from your...
What if you could read minds? I'm slowly becoming more and more intrigued by neuromarketing and the science of being able to read a consumer's mind. Although, neuromarketing is nothing new. It’s been decades since advertisers, product developers and marketers first started using social psychology to influence what we buy. Companies have learned how to exploit basic human behaviors, and...
  by  Lindsay Friedman Take it from those who’ve been there, done that. This story originally appeared on Entrepreneur. Whether it’s not taking advice sooner or taking advice you shouldn’t have, waiting too long to take a risk or making a bad call, even the best business people have a regret or two. What separates the great business folk from the good...
If you’ve ever thought seriously about starting your own business, you know it requires a lot of hard work and sacrifice. However, most entrepreneurs will tell you that it’s worth it. Entrepreneurship comes with a lot of great perks and rewards — from being your own boss and making the rules, to having a more flexibility and the ability...
by Neville Medhora My name is Neville, and I’ve never had a job. This means my entire working career there’s been no office to show up at everyday. There’s no such thing as “vacation days” or “sick days”. There’s nothing I can do to get fired! I can work from home, a coffee shop, a co-working space, my own office space, my bed, the...
You probably know the statistic: 80 percent of business partnerships ultimately fail. But people continue to enter partnership agreements because the benefits can give your company several advantages: Combined skills and knowledge More business capital Greater borrowing capacity Tax benefits Despite all this, four out of five business partnerships still don’t work out. If you want to make it as an entrepreneur, you’ve...
by John Rampton There’s a reason why there are more than 53 million freelancers in America. It’s because freelancing is just awesome. I mean how many of you can say that you get to chase your dreams while working from the convenience of your home? But, if for some reason, you’re still on undecided about joining the freelance revolution, here are nine reasons why...
After 20 years in a corporate and government career, I traded in security and income for entrepreneurship. I recently left my Federal job to become a small business owner offering leadership/career coaching, training, and consulting. And oh, what a trip it has been. This was a difficult decision for me to make and execute, despite the planning that went into...
ntrepreneurs tend to get so busy that they may not heed impactful pieces of advice. And this oversight can negatively impact their success (or lack thereof) in their business ventures. Related: Advice From 14 Successful Entrepreneurs for Everyone Beginning the Journey The fact that entrepreneurs spend a lot of time at serial entrepreneurship -- having their hands in too many pots and losing focus on their primary business...