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 […]
I had occasion to speak with a prospect on a Zoom call the other day. She was looking for help in establishing her brand and marketing her online workshops and published materials. She insisted those things could be accomplished only by a digital marketing agency. I suggested digital marketing (or online marketing) simply means promoting […]
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 […]
Creating better online habits can transform your day, especially if you’re entering into the world of online entrepreneurship. Before I ventured into my online business, I had the structure of corporate life to guide me. I knew exactly what was expected each day. However, stepping into the online world, I faced a whole new set […]
“Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.” ~ Nelson Mandela Being resilient isn’t just about hanging in there or enduring; it’s about coming back even stronger after a setback. It’s a lot like farming. A farmer prepares the soil, plants seeds, and waters them. […]
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 […]
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 […]
