A great number of people are working from home these days, and if you’re in this group, your eyes are probably strained like never before. In a home office, you have fewer reasons to get up or look away from the monitor. Many people just go from the computer screen to the phone screen to…
Working from home means no commute and no fixed hours. However, there can be a lot of distractions at home, too. One of the best ways to ensure that you are productive when working from home is to have a dedicated home office. But having nothing more than a desk and chair in an otherwise…
Data from the National Entrepreneurial Assessment for the United States of America found that in 2017, 27 million Americans were starting or running new businesses, with this figure expected to grow in the following years. If you’ve always had a revolutionary business idea, there is no better time for you to take the plunge. Setting up…
One of the challenges of being a small business owner is the reality that you are not a jack of all trades. For instance, you may have a revolutionary idea and excel in marketing, but may not have much of a financial background. You may be able to handle all aspects of your business when you…
We live in a time when it feels like the whole world is vying for our attention. The news cycle is never-ending. Your phone pings you with notifications and updates constantly. It can be overwhelming. This is why time-management skills are so vital to survive and thrive. Time management helps you identify what is important, eliminate…
If you’re a community leader with a drive to change the world, starting a business may not create the enormous impact that you’re looking to make. To take your passion for helping others to the next level, start by learning how to start a nonprofit. Starting a nonprofit organization isn’t a no-profit gig. Just as…
“Break-even analysis” is one of those basic business terms that lots of people throw around. But for many people (including those who use the expression), it’s not quite clear exactly what it means, let alone how to run a break-even analysis. In this article, we will walk you through basic break-even calculations and highlight some variables…
At the end of the day, every business owner wants their company to be profitable. However, this measurable success doesn’t come out of the blue. Strategic planning is a must for unlocking the full potential of your business — and the process starts with creating a strong vision statement that can lead you to success….
Every business owner wants to succeed, but success is rarely reached in one day. Getting from point A to point B requires you to sit down and evaluate your current position, as well as what you need to do to move toward your goals. Strategic planning is the process you need to make this happen….
When it comes to establishing a small business strategy, there are a million things to consider. Products, services, finances, business type, and more all have to be considered. You’ll also need a marketing plan to grow your business, and setting marketing objectives is the best way to execute a marketing plan. In this article, we’ll guide you…
