Tag: entrepreneurship
12 Micro-Business Ideas for Families
Looking for a project to keep the kids and grownups alike occupied during the summer months or throughout the year? Start exploring the benefits of family entrepreneurship with this list of fun ideas. By: Rebecca Graham If your ideal family...
5 Tips for Freelance Writers No Matter the Niche
Writing is, for many, a beautiful occupation, but as some writers well know, making a living from writing can be tricky. Make sure you’re a freelancer who manages to write not only what you want but also the occasional invoice,...
How to Think as a Contrarian Entrepreneur and Win Big
Teachers in the conventional education system teach students to learn things and be prepared to join the workforce as employees when they graduate. They don't train students how to be self-employed. In other words, our schools and teachers don't focus...
When (and How) To Turn Down a Prospective Freelance Client
Turning down a client is like saying no to a pay rise, right? Wrong. When working for yourself, you are perfectly entitled to be a little fussier about where your wage comes from. After all, you, and you alone...
What Are the Biggest Challenges Tech Start-up Entrepreneurs Are Facing in 2017
The startup world is all about the survival of the fittest. That’s why more than 80% of new companies fail in the first ten years of their existence. The first business development phases are usually the toughest. That’s when entrepreneurs...
[Guest Post] 10 Mistakes to Steer Clear of When Starting an Online Business
A lot of businesses are mostly online these days, and it’s gotten incredibly easy to start your own online business. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are considering starting a business, think about making it virtual instead of brick-and-mortar....