The Simplest Way to Self-Publish a Book (and Still Take Yourself Seriously)
Writing a book is a noble, if not a gargantuan task. First, you have to take a jumbled mess of ideas and organize it into a stream of consciousness people will understand. Then you have to get it down on paper. Then you have to painfully re-read your rough draft and resist the temptation to throw your entire computer in the trash can. Then you close your eyes and meander in the dark, clanking your head and stubbing your toes until finally, one day you have a book.
Read full storyHow to Evaluate Business Risk
Due to the continuing rise of business risks triggered by new technologies invented frequently, businesses are taking the field of risk mitigation seriously. There has been a growing need for businesses to shield themselves from the unexpected. Failure to take steps of curbing risks may result in the implementation of several security policies in case of hazard striking the business.
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There comes a time when a business could be experiencing problems with the way the cash is flowing in the business. There are a number of factors that can be streamlined within the business to make more cash flow into the business.
Read full storyWhat is Micro Funding?
Micro funding can be defined as raising funds from social media as well as media websites for a specific purpose. Actually, micro-funding is a common practice nowadays. People and organizations prefer micro-funding to direct donations. This may be due to viral involvement as well as peer pressure.
Read full storyQuarter-Life Angst and How to Deal With It
If I had a therapist this would be my first question. I’d walk in, plot down on the couch, and let it roll:. ‘Okay, Doc, I’m intelligent, I work hard, I know people, I have good ideas. Why haven’t I amounted to anything? Why am I not successful?’
Read full storyGreat Home Business Ideas
There are numerous great home business ideas one can opt for. However, it is usually advisable to select the one which best suits you. These ideas are perfect for individuals who want to host a home-based business. The business can be offline or online.
Read full storyHow to Be a Great Public Speaker
Public speaking is a skill that I believe, everyone should possess. This is because even if it is just once in your life you might be required to speak to a gathering of people. No matter how small the group is, it is still a form of public speaking.
Read full storyEffective Time Management—What is It? And How to Achieve It
It is significant, even vital, to gear your time for efficiency and effectiveness. As the world and its technologies begin to connect on more levels, it is imperative to, not only, boost your productivity, but also your effectiveness.
Read full storyWhy (and How) All Entrepreneurs Should be Good Public Speakers
Public speaking is something that an entrepreneur should be highly skilled at. Public speaking, like any other skill, is one that should be honed and one should not be worried if they are horrible at it when starting out.
Read full storyHow to Avoid Horrible Management Habits
It's an unfortunate truth that many people don't realize how their management habits affect the people they are managing. These habits, which may seem harmless and even necessary to the person in charge, can have a negative impact on employees' morale and productivity.
Read full storyTaking Your Business to the Next Level
Think about the next level of success you want for your business. Do you want to grow? Expand? Diversify?. Take a step back and think about where you are now and what it would take to get there. This blog post will help guide you through some important steps in taking your business to the next level, no matter what that may be.
Read full story5 Basic Ways to Advertise Your Business
Too often business owners and business managers bypass some of the most basic fundamental advertising methods when attempting to promote their businesses. Before the budgets and the brainstorming sessions get overrun with wild off the cuff ideas and strategies be sure that the business in question is already engaging in the five most common yet extremely effective advertising methods.
Read full storyEverything You Need to Write an Effective Business Plan
If you've ever dreamed of running your own business, it's important to have a plan in place. That is where the business plan comes in. A good business plan will not only help you make decisions on what path to take with your company but also help attract investors and partners for your venture. This blog post contains everything you need to know about writing an effective business plan from scratch!
Read full storyHow to Set Goals for Long-term Success
In business, when you fail to plan you are planning to fail. This simply means that all businesses, whether small or large companies, need to have some long-term goals so that the owners can have a clear vision of what they are working towards.
Read full storyDon't Skip These Steps When Building Your Business's Website
Do you ever wonder why websites change? Maybe the colors change, the navigation icons move, or the content is magically tweaked. Most changes that occur on websites are not random. They are typically very specific changes that the Webmaster or site owner has decided to make because of analytics and test results from a multitude of fronts.
Read full storyHow to Obtain Financing for Your Business
There are many options that you can consider to use in obtaining finances for your business. Financial institutions such as banks may be in a position to help you get the money you need by offering you a loan.
Read full storyHow to Identify the Strengths and Weaknesses of Your Business
It is important to carry out an assessment in order to identify the strengths and weaknesses of your business. This will help you in identifying the problem areas that you need to work on. You will also discover the areas that you need to improve on and also the areas that are doing well so their performance needs to be maintained.
Read full storyHow to Create Your First Personal Budget: Instructions, Examples, and Apps
Have you ever thought about what your life would be like if you could finally create a personal budget? No more stress wondering if you have enough in the bank to cover rent. No more inaccurate guestimations at the check-out line. No more wondering where your money keeps going month after month.
Read full storyThe No-Nonsense Guide to Budgeting
To many, budgeting is a tedious task of number crunching and filling out spreadsheets. To some, it brings about a sense of existential dread and the sad realization that money never seems to stick around for long.
Read full storyHow Much Money Should You Charge as a Freelancer?
It was my first day of self-employment, I had just walked away from my corporate job a mere hours earlier and found myself on a video call with a potential client who needed a new website. I pitched them my ideas, we discussed deliverables, and settled on a timeline.
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