Have you ever wondered what it takes to open your own business? We’re not talking about the steps to creating a business (licensing, raising capital, etc), but about the personality traits that make entrepreneurs do business. We just had an article published on Business Insider about the psychological aspects of owning a business. For starters, research from different sources shows that those who are their own bosses are happier. It also shows that entrepreneurs share [...]

If you were born before 1975, you probably remember Prince Charles and Lady Di’s wedding. The event received enormous coverage from media worldwide, and afterwards provided magazine fodder for weeks. Now Charles and Diana’s son, Prince William, is getting married to longtime girlfriend Kate Middleton. If Diana’s wedding got so much coverage in 1981, imaging the field day the press will have with tomorrow’s wedding. Webcasts and live blogging are some of the new ways [...]

The old saying “location, location, location” was never truer than in the case of small business. There are different factors that can influence the location of a business, including: Rent & utilities Size & distribution of building Type of business Number of employees Choose a bustling location in a metropolis and pay hefty rental fees for a small space; or rent a space in a suburban or rural area, and score a larger space but [...]

No matter what industry you are in, chances are that you could use some help running your business. There are many resources online that are not only useful, but fun to use. Here are 7 of them. Online Converter—This neat website converts any media you want for free! This is perfect for those who work with different types of files but aren’t really sure how to handle them. This converter makes it super easy to [...]

There is no single path that will take you to leadership land. That is why we are taking a look at different methods and qualities that can make a difference between running a successful business and just being “the boss.”  With the help of real-life examples, we will explore what attributes are essential to successfully manage your business. Look to the Future—So you’re a good boss, your employees like you, and your business is successful. [...]