Entrepreneurship and ambition — they go hand in hand. Whether you’ve got a great idea for a product or a desire to work for yourself, you quickly develop a passion for your business. That’s the easy part. Going to market … not so much. Suddenly, you’re facing the prospect of…

The double-edged sword of technology It’s difficult to be an entrepreneur these days without the Internet. Even if you have a brick-and-mortar business, odds are you use digital marketing to attract customers. You likely have a company email and task management platform. Your inventory management and payroll solution are online. Perhaps even your phones are…

What’s the Heart of your Business? Running a business may seem like a complex set of tasks, goals, and revenue-generating tactics, and in one way, it is. However, the core element that drives your success is what could be called the heart of your business. What values do you hold dear? What makes you get up…

As entrepreneurs, we’re constantly looking for new and innovative business strategies that can change the game. But all too often, the most important strategy of all gets ignored — even though it has the potential to make the biggest difference. Communication. It seems like an obvious part of any business…

Entrepreneurship entails a lot of things: motivation, innovation, resourcefulness, and so on. Ultimately, though, it all comes down to ideas. Entrepreneurs have great ideas that they seek to turn into lucrative business opportunities. So, let’s talk about the logistical aspect of monetizing those great ideas. Specifically, how do you protect…

How to Sell Without Being “Sales-y” After years of talking to business owners, I’ve discovered two characteristics that most of them have in common. First, they want more freedom in their lives. And second, the main thing holding them back is an aversion to selling. They either have a fear of selling or they consider it…

Almost every entrepreneur needs content marketing to grow their brand. It’s usually the easiest and most cost-effective way to get your customers’ attention and demonstrate your expertise. Plus, it’s the first step toward providing value — the key ingredient in earning brand loyalty. Many entrepreneurs get overwhelmed by the idea…

If you’ve read my blogs about entrepreneurial freedom, you know that I’m a fan of delegation. And I’m not the only one. Many business coaches and consultants will tell you the same thing. To preserve your sanity and grow your business, you need to free up your time and energy…

As an entrepreneur, you’re creative, innovative, and eager to achieve new levels in your business. Often, that translates into a bit of a squirrel brain. There are so many wonderful opportunities — why say no to any of them? However, that’s how business owners get overwhelmed and stalled. That shiny…