Everyone and their mother loves to chime in with half-remembered statistics of how businesses fail in the first two years — or was it five? So much encouragement surrounds you as begin this venture....
It’s a question anyone embarking on a writing career must ask themselves – what’s the difference between a copywriter and a content writer? There are some definite distinctions, but the two terms and the...
Looking at already successful, women-owned businesses can provide excellent inspiration for you if you’re a woman who hopes to launch a business. In the small, home-based, multi-channel ecommerce market, Occitan Imports is an outstanding...
“Never go into business with friends”. That’s how the old axiom goes. However, most people don’t believe in absolutes, and they are not always applicable. There’s no doubt that there is added risk to...
If you’re at college or university, it’s the best possible time to launch your own business. To forestall your disagreement and questions, I’ll provide three valid reasons why you should follow your entrepreneurial ambitions...
The world is filled with productivity killers. Especially if you’re a freelancer. Especially if your primary source of income is online. This humble writer, for example, has been plagued by them all morning. An...
You wouldn’t show up to the poker table without a proper stack of chips, right? Without them, you’d be rendered pretty much worthless as a player of value. Your chips are essentially your currency....
You don’t have to venture too far to make a real difference in your community. You might not have to leave home at all, in fact. These six work-at-home jobs let you give back...
For many of us, becoming a successful freelancer is the modern dream: a chance to wave goodbye to the 9-5 slog, pick and choose your hours, and work on projects that excite you. At...
Starting a business is an exciting opportunity, but it’s also complicated and stressful—which is why most people don’t even make it past the business plan phase. Drawing up a business plan will help you...