Starting and finishing strong in business is a mammoth task to say the least.  Recent studies show that only over 30 percent of private companies make it past the ten-year mark, and only half survive the first five years. So what’s the problem, and how do we overcome it? Businesses go through growth stages that […]

If you want to grow your agency, I suggest following a handful of core planning steps. You might see some similarities in my strategies for how to grow an ecommerce business. I’ll take you through these steps from my experience so you can test them out.  Defining Your Niche: The First Step to Stand Out

The risks of entrepreneurship span the personal and business spheres. They touch financial, emotional, and legal areas, among others. I’m going to walk you through these areas and how you can manage the risks involved. The Financial Risks: Your Money on the Line I find entrepreneurship so rewarding that I’m willing to take the risks

This post is all about my tips for how to grow an ecommerce business. I’ll take you through what to do in terms of your market, website, social media, and sales channels. Then, I’ll touch on a couple of areas to streamline, and how to handle bookkeeping, customer feedback, and scaling. Understanding Your Market You

I love entrepreneurship books. I read a lot, but not every one offers as much value as the others. In this post, I go over the criteria that make up my favorite kind. I also include a list of my top must-read entrepreneurship books. What Makes a Great Entrepreneurship Book? The Essentials The best entrepreneurship

What must an entrepreneur assume when starting a business? In this post, I’ll share what I’ve learned through my experiences with serial entrepreneurship. We’ll look at financial and legal considerations first. Then I’ll dive into management, sales and marketing, and customer service. Finally, I’ll share my suggestions around continuous learning, adaptability, and commitment.  Understanding the

This is not my first guide around how to outsource to the Philippines. But I want to give you some of my favorite tips to getting it right the first time. In this post, I’ll take you through the process that I developed over my 10+ years of experience. I’ve been hiring virtual assistants from

My serial entrepreneurship journey has taught me a lot of lessons. This post tells the story of how it all began. I also share the key moments that shaped my journey. I’m sharing my experience here so you can use some of these solid tips on your own journey. The Early Days: A Dorm Room

I’ve gathered a bunch of great principles of entrepreneurship in my years of running businesses. I’m sharing 15 of the best ones here for you. 1. Vision and Goal Setting The Importance of a Clear Vision Define Your Vision I suggest you start defining your 5-10-year vision based on your core values, passions, and desired

A lot of people I talk to don’t really think about the pros and cons of entrepreneurship before they start. They can end up really frustrated and wonder what they got themselves into. This is why I think it’s really important to know the key points before you launch a business.  The Pros of Being