For entrepreneurs, there’s no time like the present for getting started. Entrepreneurs are known for their enthusiasm and zest for getting the job done. This is true of entrepreneurs of all ages, even those that happen to be balancing college courses with starting a business. While this requires skillful time management, the reality is, beginning [...]
An advisory board is a part of an organization. It’s responsible for developing the brand and setting the direction for the future. Understanding the role of an advisory board can provide insight to how the organization operates. The board is different from the board of directors, and unlike them, they don’t have the authority to [...]
As an employee, you may be wondering when to ask for perks from your employer. No one is going to see the progress you’ve made during your career in a similar way as you do. Although you may hesitate to ask, doing so will remind your employer that you’re serious about the progress of the [...]
College is perhaps one of the best places one can be if you’re beginning a business venture, or are in the idea phase of one. It’s a safe environment that promotes experimentation, and is a natural network to get into contact with numerous people who might be interested in joining you for it. There can [...]
With the accessibility of the Internet, information about anyone is available with just a few clicks. In some cases, the Internet can be unforgiving when it comes to damaging your reputation. All it takes is one dissatisfied customer, disgruntled employee or jilted ex to destroy everything you’ve worked for. By monitoring your reputation online, you [...]
When you want to take your business to the next level of success, it is important to carefully consider the behaviors and actions of business leaders who were able to take their own companies to tremendous levels of success. Think about CEOs like Charles Phillips of Infor. This man has been able to inspire thousands [...]
When running a business, you have to create an environment that is ideal for your employees. If you want to get the best performance out of your employees, you need to foster a creative environment. At Google, employees get to enjoy work zones filled with snacks, comfortable couches and chairs, and free food courts. At [...]
There are many benefits that can be gained from starting a business when you’re still a college student. As a student, you likely have the time and the flexibility to pursue something new. You have friends and classmates that are willing to provide help and act as your consumer base. And, of course, you can [...]
I caught this video on Blogtrepreneur the other day and thought that it was worth posting here and sharing with you all!
The textbook market is one that has always intrigued me and one that I have entered into before myself, as well as done a fair amount of research on. However, each time I’ve developed an idea, there have been different reasons why I did not pursue them (whether it was business or industry related, or [...]
