For those of you “just tuning in” we thought we’d recap the steps towards sucess in your career that we’ve been talking about.
Entrepreneurship
“The Secret”
Recently I read The Secret … a book that a friend of mine told me about. At the time they told me about it, they were staunchly opposed to it. But I checked it out because I thought it might be interesting. Turns out, it remains on the list of ridiculous reads, but it does contain some nuggets of truth that I think apply to the entrepreneur.
Partnerships
When considering a partnership for your business you need to also consider that old adage that “good fences make good neighbors”. Instead of a partnership, a joint-venture might be better.
Networking for Introverts – Part 2
More on Networking for Introverts. How to, and great ideas on getting started.
Networking for Introverts
Are you an introvert? Many technical people are introverts - and many struggle to network because it feels uncomfortable. Do you remember when you were trying to get your first job? Remember the advice and maybe even a class on writing a resume? Did anyone teach you...
Put your dreams on hold
What would you call someone who sits and listens to a group of people giving bad advice to another and says nothing to correct them? That is what I did last night. I am a jobs coach with four other coaches - and I sat silent while well meaning coaches told the...
Self employed thanks to Healthcare
We take another look at the opportunity that awaits everyone affected by this health care reform. Even though businesses are being forced to lay off employees those yesterday employees can be tomorrow’s contract workers who NOW define their hours, and the height of their own success. Not only is our situation not hopeless, it is in fact a GREAT opportunity. (Whether or not that’s what Washington intended).
People Know to Fight, But Do They Know What For?
Entrepreneurial thinking is beyond just business – it is first THINKING and
ACTING with FREEDOM – something we no longer have because we have walked away from truth or even the pursuit of truth.
Healthcare and the Entrepreneur
Americans will rise up and find the silver lining behind this health care reform. Entrepreneurship will soar like never before.
Turn the Interview Around to Create New Career Opportunities
The UAB Media relations group recently did an interview with me on the reverse interview concept - which is included here. They dubbed it "Turn the Interview Around to Create New Career Opportunities" on the Media Relations Site - which contains the video and the text...
Grow into Business
Have you ever earned a dollar that was not part of your salary? I have added this question to the list of many others I ask of those who approach me wanting help to break out of cubicle insanity and become entrepreneurs. Often the answer is no. The $2500 goal Here is...
Does it pay to be green?
A recent post by Small Business Trends hailed that businesses need to do more than claim they are green and environmentally friendly - now they need to show evidence to their customers of just how green. For example, I have seen some small companies participate in...
Finding freedom as an entrepreneur
Have you ever been told you were wrong? I was -- just the other day. I did a re-post of Jonathan Fields blog post called The 4 Delusions of Entrepreneurs. A friend of mine who is an Internet marketeer very gently blasted me - privately. I was going to add his comments...
The 4 Delusions of Entrepreneurs
This is a re-post of Jonathan Fields Blogpost. Here Jonathan helps to dispel many of the common misconceptions about going it alone. I personally and STILL a proponent of OWNING something as an entrepreneur - but so many of the reasons we have to go it alone are false...
Do I Need a Business License?
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEocDgbzy7U If you cannot see the video, click here.
Dealing With Fear – Part 2
Are you dealing with fear in a business startup? Caught deciding about issues such as legal structure or a business license? This should help! [youtube id="IQEJrKsWHG8"] [reminder]What fear is stopping you from...
Get More Done in Less Time
Don't we all want to get more done in less time? Would it not be wonderful to have someone else to do those things I would rather not do? I could delegate, but that seems overwhelming also. And, what if I have no one to delegate to? Photo courtesy of Flickr/Creative...
Dealing With Fear
Dealing with fear involving your startup. Here are some of the common issues and how I deal with them. Mostly overhyped legal or licensing concerns. [youtube id="siYDO9NwJFw"] [reminder]What fear is controlling you? [/reminder]