Why Freelancing Can Be A Smart Financial Decision
Do you feel a little stuck in your job? Do you have a skill or ability that other people would pay you for? If your answer to both questions is “yes”, you might consider a career as a freelancer.
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Entrepreneurs: Managing a Business- And Your Money
in Entrepreneurship/by Kenneth W. BoydSucceeding as an entrepreneur requires you to do two difficult things at once. First, you have to manage and grow your business, and that includes creating a great product or service that solves a problem for your customers. You have to deliver a quality product or service on time, market your services, bill your clients, […]
Critical Mistakes Entrepreneurs Can Avoid
in Entrepreneurship/by Kenneth W. BoydStarting your business is exciting. Having your website created, designing your user experience, setting up your invoice system, and cloud storage are just some of the things that need to be done. And if you’re a brick-and-mortar business, you’ll be in your store fixing up the decor, connecting the cashier systems, and stocking inventory on […]
What a Restaurant Check Teaches Us About Entrepreneurship
in Entrepreneurship/by Kenneth W. Boyd“Hi, Mr. Boyd? This is Joe, the restaurant manager. The credit card you used to pay for your carryout food wouldn’t go through. Your bill wasn’t paid.” “Ummm- that’s not right. My son just picked up the food, and he paid cash.” Joe flipped through some papers.
Cutting Costs Without Compromising Quality In Your Small Business
in Entrepreneurship/by Kenneth W. BoydThere’s a fine line that all small businesses walk. The line between keeping overhead costs manageable and ensuring that they’re investing appropriately in their business. All entrepreneurs know that reckless, or frivolous vanity spending can mean doom for a new enterprise. On the other hand, failing to invest in the right employees, the best equipment […]
5-Star Service: Bridging The Gap Between Business And Customer
in Entrepreneurship/by Kenneth W. BoydOf all the mistakes we make in business, poor communication is something that we’ve all done from time to time. Whether it’s not making yourself clear with your employees, or a serious error in your advertising communication, we’ve all dropped the ball. Great communication, however, is a fundamental tenet that solidifies your relationship with customers. […]
Beware: Fatal Entrepreneur Mistakes You Can Avoid
in Entrepreneurship/by Kenneth W. BoydSome mistakes are difficult to overcome. We’d like to think if we can work hard, solve a customer problem- and have an ounce of luck- then our business will succeed. Alas, this might not be the case. Despite all of our efforts, there are some issues that slow down our journey towards success- or stop […]
4 Proven Ways To Become a Well Respected Business Owner
in Entrepreneurship/by Kenneth W. BoydTough, but worth it. That’s the opinion many people have about becoming a business owner. The journey can be challenging, but you can see a big payoff.
Four Top Tips For Running Your Business While You’re On The Mend
in Entrepreneurship/by Kenneth W. BoydAs a business owner, you have to manage the added burden of keeping your business operating when you’re away. If you operate your own business, you care about reaching all the targets that you’ve set, and hitting goals that you’ve mapped out is important, in order to grow your sales and profits. However, life does […]
Can’t Show Up For Work? Here’s Why Your Business Should Have Your Back!
in Entrepreneurship/by Kenneth W. BoydEntrepreneurship is in some ways like any other job. You show up, you work, you go home. You pay yourself at the end of the month and enjoy witty banter with your colleagues… But that’s pretty much where the similarity ends.