Tag: entrepreneurs

5 Reasons Entrepreneurs Should Hire Their Children

By Tom Wheelwright As a small business owner, hiring your children can be a win-win for everyone in the family. Here are the five top reasons why entrepreneurs should hire their children. 1. Tax Deduction for Your Company The most obvious reason to hire your children is to have their salary as a tax deduction. The…


Why Personal Branding for Women Is More Important Than Ever

By Lakesha Cole  You keep saying that you want to show up differently, gain authority in your industry, get booked on national TV, grow your business, speak on a big stage or confidently apply for that six-figure job. But as you’re reading this, does your online presence reflect that? If you’ve ever tried to grow your personal brand from the ground…


5 Signs You’re Approaching Burnout

We hear a lot about how entrepreneurs can end up feeling burnout. Unfortunately, all too often, we don’t realize that we are approaching burnout. At least, we don’t do anything about it until we’re in the midst of a breakdown. If you want to avoid the problems that come with burnout, it’s important to take…


José Mayoral’s Escape from Socialism

José Angel Mayoral III is a man who lost his country. Born and raised in Venezuela, he grew up in a family of entrepreneurial business owners in Caracas. His Puerto Rican grandfather went to Venezuela as a salesman for Goodyear Rubber and Tire and decided to stay. His grandfather and father worked hard and created…


How to Set Expectations and Get the Performance You Want From Your Team

By Brenda Neckvatal There is one challenge I see rising and experienced entrepreneurs alike consistently face, and that is how to get underachieving employees to perform better to avoid going through the difficult termination process. In most cases, I’ve found that the root of the situation is lack of clear performance expectations. A 2015 Gallup…


5 Simple Steps to Never Getting Burned out Again (#5 Will Change Your Life)

By Brad Hart Most of my friends are entrepreneurs or want to be. They wear “busy” like a badge of honor, and talk with pride about how little sleep they get, how much coffee they drink, and how many days a week they work. They work hard and play hard, partying through the weekend—only to…


3 Tips for Overcoming Business Disappointment

By Aaron Price The pursuit of success in any field is often riddled with setbacks and obstacles, and many of the world’s great business leaders failed many times before finding themselves on a fortuitous path to glory. It’s no secret that plenty of well-planned endeavors fall apart mid-flight due to forces beyond one’s control. And…


5 Smart Business Objectives Entrepreneurs Should Focus on Now

The year 2020 really did a number on individuals, businesses, and the world in general. Looking at the toll that a worldwide pandemic took on companies, the Washington Post states that over 100,000 small businesses have closed their doors forever as a direct result of the virus and the effect it had on the economy….


9 Simple Ways to Transform Your Morning Routine and Boost Productivity

By John Boitnott Tim Ferriss makes his bed, meditates, does push-ups, writes in his journal, and drinks water. Gary Vaynerchuk’s morning ritual takes three hours to complete. The way you start your morning often dictates how the rest of your day goes. Smart entrepreneurs know they need to take advantage of this important period of…


7 Reasons Why Entrepreneurs Must Workout

By Bertrand Ngampa Expectations placed on successful entrepreneurs are steep. Wearing multiple hats, having a hand in everything, and working endless hours combine to make it easy to overlook one of the key aspects of having an accomplished career: overall health and fitness. Innumerable new and veteran business owners experience high levels of unmanaged stress, fatigue, blood pressure,…