A failed attempt beats a non-attempt. Imperfection trumps inaction. Starting is always better than never trying at all. Starting a business is about taking the first step. If you have an idea for a business, learn or do something today that helps to make it a reality. Even if you don’t believe it will work, … Continue reading The Key to Starting a Business: Take the First Step
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You Are the Most Critical Piece to Starting a Business.
Not money, fame, credentials, the school you graduated from, experience, reputation, nor even a beautiful coif of hair is the most critical piece to starting a business—no. It’s you. You are the most important piece of the puzzle in starting a business. Often we think something external will validate us or give us what we really … Continue reading You Are the Most Critical Piece to Starting a Business.
This Is How You Overcome Self-Doubt When Starting a Business
Often starting a business isn’t the hardest part; it’s stopping the self-doubt. That’s not a feeling you can just overpower. And it's not as simple as thinking your way out it. The answer isn’t found from within. You need to demystify the process of starting a business and see that it’s not some magical gift … Continue reading This Is How You Overcome Self-Doubt When Starting a Business
What business should you start?
Some people are just blessed with knowing exactly what type of business they should start. But I wasn't. Maybe you have no idea what you're doing and haven't the faintest idea where to start. That's where I was when I started my first business. What I did was this. I tried things. I had just … Continue reading What business should you start?
How to deal with fear when starting a business
Fear isn't overcome; it's managed. I don't know anyone who's ever conquered fear and is a human. Gary Vaynerchuk says that he has, but he may not be fully human. I suspect that he's part machine. I mean, the man doesn't seem to sleep. Anyway, for us humans, fear is a reality. It's there. We hate … Continue reading How to deal with fear when starting a business
This is the smartest way to think when starting a business
To start a successful business, you don't need to be the smartest person in the room. You just need to be willing to put your ideas to the test. Starting a business isn't about getting good grades, pleasing a teacher, being perfect. Nah, it's about being willing to put yourself out there and try things … Continue reading This is the smartest way to think when starting a business
This is the number that every business needs
If you’re starting a business, you need to consider getting an Employer Identification Number or EIN. First, a disclaimer: I’m not a tax lawyer or accountant. Make sure to consult a tax professional. I’m just a business owner trying to help you start your business. Ok, let’s move on. In the US, a Tax Identification … Continue reading This is the number that every business needs
You can start a business by doing this
Money, power, talent, smarts don’t start businesses. People do. Most of them are normal. But they all did one thing first. They made a decision. They decided to start a business or at least try to. In their minds and hearts, something happened. They said to themselves they were going to take the first step … Continue reading You can start a business by doing this
