by Leeia Ladipoh on May 1st, 2008
If you’re like many entrepreneurs, you love everything about your small business. You love what it is about, how it runs and the whole industry surrounding it. With all that love, it is hard to think you could ever get tired.
Nevertheless, it happens. Many an entrepreneur finds him or herself going and going – until one day they just blankly stare at their desk or office space and feel lost and empty.
This is called entrepreneurial burnout. Essentially, the well of creativity and energy that has been running your business has run dry. This doesn’t mean you need to... Read more »
by Carrie Hinkel on March 3rd, 2008
It’s often been said that a business’ first year is the hardest. There are issues with money, management, competition and a slew of other pitfalls just waiting to sink a new business. But, don’t get discouraged, being aware of these common stumbling blocks and learning how to avoid them will help you to be better prepared to survive the growing pains of your business’ first year.
Insufficient capital – It’s no surprise that this is one of the top reasons new businesses fail. And, for most, this problem could have been prevented by preparing a thorough business plan back when... Read more »
by Veronica Stone on December 27th, 2007
Work life balance is a term often used, but a term that is often misunderstood. People change careers due to burnout, stress, and pressure. "I want to improve my work life balance" you hear them say, and then you watch the activity schedule they are on continue to go round and round and even speed up in some cases. Working from home can be a great option depending on the career or business you are in, but beware, you can have the tendency to work even more when you are your own boss.
Maybe it isn’t the job that is... Read more »
by Rebecca Button on December 3rd, 2007
Burnout is very common among entrepreneurs, sadly enough, because of the long hours in the office and because of the solitude. There are ways to avoid becoming exhausted. It is important to break the monotony of working from home and release the pressures of being your own boss.
Five Ways to Avoid Home Business Burnout
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