Almost 30 percent of the US workforce, or about 44 million people, are self-employed. Some people start their own business and manage it in addition to their day-job. Others are entrepreneurs and work for no one but themselves. Wondering how to join the ranks of the entrepreneurial class? This guide goes over the steps to becoming an […]
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Did you know what you wanted to do with your life when you were 18? Like, honestly, deeply, know? For most of us, the answer is a resounding no! The truth is, most of us don’t even know how to cook for ourselves at 18, let alone know what we want to do with the […]
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Joan of Arc offers us the phrase, “I am not afraid, I was born to do this,” and Joan is on to something, as we are reminded that womankind is quite literally born for the purpose of creating, which is why women make the best entrepreneurs. Naturally and biologically, women are physically and emotionally designed to give birth, and we are […]
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While many factors shape business outcomes, leadership is undoubtedly one of the most crucial aspects to consider. As an entrepreneur myself, I observed many women in our community of founders succeed as leaders and CEOs, and here are 7 reasons why I believe women are the great entrepreneurs: 1. They are natural multitaskers Women often […]
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Your career journey will be very different from your parents. Your mom or dad may have landed in a profession in their 20s and may still be doing that same thing now. They likely value stability. You are probably much more comfortable with ambiguity and change, and many even have an appetite for risk and […]
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I am an entrepreneur. I founded my company, Stasher, 5 years ago, and at the time, I was torn between a few career paths. I had options in the city (which would have been higher paying in the short-term for sure!), but I also had the dream of being my own boss and an idea […]
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The most common misconception of being a great leader is of the person who stands at the front of the business shouting orders to the hundreds of staff. But this is not what great leadership is. Great leaders encourage, motivate, and empower their staff to keep moving ahead whilst they stand at the back. They […]
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Entrepreneurs are in a class of their own. That is why, in times of hardship, it’s even more important for us as entrepreneurs to recognize how we need to grow as a business owner. There are certain qualities that every entrepreneur needs to have to succeed in everyday business dealings, but these qualities are especially […]
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I remember the excitement of starting my first business in 1997 as though it were yesterday. My husband and I launched our first online legal document filing service from our apartment living room—with only $100 and no previous entrepreneurial experience. We had to learn the ins and outs of business ownership as we went. It […]
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Are you spending too much time online looking at beauty trends, trying them out and even sharing your opinion online? If you already have a certain base of followers and people valuing your opinion, you’re very close to starting a career in the beauty industry. Even if you don’t have all of that, but you’re […]
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