Starting A Business? 13 Critical Things To Do Before You Quit Your Day Job
At one point or another, most corporate professionals have dreamed of leaving their 9-to-5 behind in pursuit of entrepreneurship. The idea of running your own business is incredibly appealing, especially when stories of people who successfully quit their day jobs seem to be everywhere. But are you really ready to take the leap? My answer […]
How Workaholic Entrepreneurs Can Avoid Burnout: 15 Best Tips
As an entrepreneur, it is your job to make sure your business runs as smoothly and efficiently as possible. It can be addictive to throw yourself into the role and work day and night to make sure your business succeeds. You may have a strong drive or unstoppable motivation that powers you forward, but at […]
Going Through A Late Career Change? 10 Survival Tips
Decades ago, the majority of people chose an industry and stuck with it through their entire careers, from college graduation through retirement. It may seem daunting to switch to a new industry after several decades climbing the ladder in a different one; however, it’s not impossible, and you may even find that you are happier, […]
Nine Ways To Balance Being A Parent And An Entrepreneur
Working parents know how difficult it is to balance a career with caring for children. However, parents who run their own business experience an added layer to this challenge In many ways, these “parentpreneurs” stretch themselves between two types of babies: the children they’re raising and the business they’re growing. Both require near-constant nurturing […]
Essential Tips On How To Make Your Business More Human And Likeable
With 70% of Americans actively disengaged from their jobs, creating a workplace environment that employees enjoy is key to providing fulfillment. One step to making your business more likable by employees may have to do with the human factor and how your employees are treated. Employees hate their job for a number of reasons: Office politics, being lied to, […]
13 Small But Powerful Ways To Become A Memorable Public Speaker
Not everyone can speak to a crowd. It requires the right temperament to not only handle that many eyes on you but to deliver a strong performance that can inspire action. You need to speak with clarity, offer unique (or at least concrete) advice, and create an inspired connection between you and your listeners. So […]
Bad Press Doesn’t Mean The End: What Your Company Can Do To Recover
Imagine the internet and press are abuzz with news about your firm slipping up. Bad press is a crossroads for a brand, one you will have to cross periodically. With the right steps, companies can regain their footing and potentially gain additional goodwill. Mishandling the issue, however, will damage public perception, perhaps permanently. Members of Forbes Coaches Council talk […]
The 15 Biggest Challenges Of Solopreneurship And How To Overcome Them
Working for and by yourself seems like a dream come true. But solopreneurship does have its share of challenges that business owners who work with teams and partners don’t typically face. Here are some of the biggest challenges solopreneurs face and how to overcome them, according to the leading members of Forbes Coaches Council. My answer is #11 – I hope […]
15 Ways To Offer Truly Constructive Feedback
Whether it’s positive or negative, formal or informal, any type of feedback from a supervisor or colleague can clue an employee in on where they stand performance-wise. And the right feedback can help them improve significantly. So how can you provide good and constructive feedback without making the recipient feel personally attacked? Fifteen members of Forbes […]