Courage

Starting a business is a brave undertaking. I respect the poor souls that tried and failed, while I admire the pioneers who succeeded. First-time business ownership is a journey into the unknown. You have no idea what you may encounter. It takes real Courage to put yourself out there and attempt something new. You will […]

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Chutes and Ladders – Business Planning

“Back to square one” ~ Economic Journal – 1952 ~ Do you recall the board games you played as a child? Do you look at your school, work, or business experiences and think of the lessons taught in those games?  While working with students I am reminded of these games. The business plan brings to […]

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Now

Enjoy and relish your time with Now ~ Laura Leigh Guillaume ~ What Now? What is Now? A point on that timeline that eludes us, that moves with us. Now is our constant companion, our ally, pal, commandant, who never leaves us. She shares with us the fun, sad, happy, and stressful times in our […]

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Finding your Passion, Purpose, and Profession

Finding your Passion, Purpose, and Profession

Allow your Passion to become your Purpose and it will one day become your Profession ~ Gabrielle Bernstein ~ The discovery of your essential passion is the merger of your inherent talent and aptitude with the execution of them with enjoyment and pleasure. Some refer to this occurrence as being in your element. As Sir […]

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Take a trip to Entrepreneurship

Starting a new business venture is both thrilling and frightening. Many of us aspire to create a successful and satisfying company, that customer’s will value and respect. That is the thrill of the adventure, but we also hear about the business failures. We are told the top reasons businesses fail are: Insufficient Capital Poor Management […]

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Moments of Uncertainty

Stop the presses! Are you having a moment of uncertainty? Feeling like this is too much to take on? Thinking that you may be in over your head? Well let me tell you, that you are in good company. All entrepreneurs have these moments. If I tell you this will pass and go away, I […]

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What to do with an Epiphany?

Have you ever had an epiphany? You know one of those “Aha” moments when you have a good idea, the next “Hula-hoop” or “Pet Rock”! You could be right. I’m sure Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg had that moment. Ok great, now what? Well, the first thing I do is brainstorm with a trusted friend. […]

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