According to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, there are 31 million entrepreneurs in the USA, which is 16% of our workforce. These small businesses employ 61.7 million people. In May of this year, 423,945 new business applications were filed. Keep in mind that only 65% of small businesses in the USA are profitable. 4% of entrepreneurs […]
Most of us have experienced challenges in our lives that called for resilience. So, we could rightly think of ourselves as resilient entrepreneurs. Do you ever wonder what it takes to bounce back from life’s toughest moments? Think about it for a moment. When you hear ‘resilient entrepreneur,’ whose story resonates with you? Perhaps it’s […]
For small business owners and entrepreneurs, good time management is key. It’s different from being an employee because you’re the one who must make sure you use your time well. Making the Most of Your Time Have you ever said, “I wish I had more time,” or “I can’t find the time”? We all say […]
According to The Washington Post, our teacher shortage has grown 35% in the 37 states they monitor to over 49,000 vacancies. For example, Arizona has 2,890 openings, more than 1,000 from the previous year. West Virginia was missing 1,500 teachers, which is a 50% increase from the previous year. So, what is causing this shortage […]
Finding the perfect online business idea to work from home can feel daunting, whether you’re a complete beginner to online marketing or a seasoned business owner reconsidering your current path. You will find some excellent ideas in this article if you’re looking for opportunities that offer both satisfaction and fulfillment. What Does Passion Have to […]
According to the United States Census, 1 in 6 people in the United States are 65 and older. That compares to 1 in 20, a hundred years ago back in 1920. Social Security benefits are received by 48.6 million Americans. 10,000 Baby Boomers are turning 65 each day. Introduction Retirement is a significant life transition […]
In 2008 — nearly 15 years ago — Joseph Epstein published an article called, “The Kindergarchy”. It begins like this: In America, we are currently living in a Kindergarchy, under rule by children. People who are raising, or have recently raised, or have even been around children a fair amount in recent years will, I […]
Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anybody else expects of you. Never excuse yourself. Never pity yourself. Be a hard master to yourself and be lenient to everybody else. ― Henry Ward Beecher Welcome to my latest blog post on self-discipline, where together, we will explore why self-discipline is a key ingredient for […]
About Learning and Personal Development Maribel quickly identified that she was passionate about learning and development, especially personal development. Personal development is about developing yourself as an individual, so she flips the camera and directs it at herself. She spent a great part of 2020 doing a lot of self-discovery work. 2020 impacted Maribel along […]
“Get out of my office! And you, Yvonne, don’t EVER speak to me about a raise again.” With those words ringing in our ears, the Controller and I walked out of the office of my employer of four years, closed the door, and looked at each other in disbelief. We said nothing and then went […]
