By Marie Ennis-O’Connor — 2019
Whether you’re looking for a new job or considering a new career direction, this month’s article has plenty of practical advice to help you.
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The life of an entrepreneur isn’t necessarily easy. As the pop-culture phrase has it: “The struggle is real.”
For new and young entrepreneurs, there are some unique challenges that are especially difficult to overcome. If you’re just getting into the game, or you’re thinking about becoming an entrepreneur, be prepared for these eight significant hurdles.
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Overcoming challenges as an entrepreneur is part of the job description. But believing that you can do this, and scanning for the solutions to get you there, is what has helped these business owners achieve their goals.
We look at the word “purpose” as something we go on a 10 year quest for … searching under rocks, climbing up mountains, and crossing over seas. We’re exhausting ourselves mentally, emotionally, and physically running after it. But, what if it was already on you?
As simple as it sounds, having a strong "why" behind your business is an essential ingredient for becoming a successful entrepreneur.
As an entrepreneur, one of the hardest parts of my job is maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Like most of us, I have hobbies outside the office and a great group of friends and family that I enjoy spending time with.
When I launched my company, The Fresh Diet , in 2005, I had a unique problem to solve: my business required my attention seven days per week, but my religion required me to take a day of rest.