by Leeia Ladipoh on March 18th, 2008
You may have heard of writer’s block, when writers are stuck as they try to pen new words. Writers are not the only ones who have this type of experience. For those who run their own business, there is entrepreneur’s rut as well.
Entrepreneur’s rut is what happens when you have been running your business and become a part of the engine instead of the spark that is running it. You are in a routine. You are accustomed to the daily grind and just float along, keeping things at the status quo.
While this approach may keep things chugging along... Read more »
by Kristie Leong on March 7th, 2008
If you design handcrafted jewelry, it’s important to stay inspired with new ideas. If you constantly make the same types of jewelry designs without adding anything new to the mix, you can become bored with your jewelry business. Plus, if you’re bored with your designs, chances are your customers will be too. Maybe it’s time to make a few changes to rekindle the spark that led you to design jewelry in the first place. Here are some tips for getting out of a jewelry design rut so you can renew your enthusiasm for the jewelry business:
1. Take a break.... Read more »
by Larry Slusser on February 5th, 2008
If you own a business, are running a business, or are self employed you are a motivated person, or at least you were when you got started. Many people are very motivated at the start of an exciting new enterprise, but that fades and they struggle to stay motivated.
Most people with the entrepreneurial spirit find themselves working through the following three phases of engagement as they pursue business ownership or self employment:
Phase1: Enthusiastic Beginner
As an enthusiastic beginner everything is fun. You have a great deal of passion, energy, and enthusiasm to learn all of the detail of... Read more »
by Angie Mohr on January 4th, 2008
It’s the beginning of another new month, and it’s Groundhog Day. If the groundhog pops his furry little head out of his hole and sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. If it’s overcast and he doesn’t see his shadow, spring is around the corner.
How many of you small business owners out there feel like that groundhog? You think that the success or failure of your business is dependent upon environmental factors completely out of your control. If the government brings this tax break in, then you will be profitable. If that competitor sets up... Read more »
by Angie Mohr on January 4th, 2008
It’s the beginning of another new month, and it’s Groundhog Day. If the groundhog pops his furry little head out of his hole and sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. If it’s overcast and he doesn’t see his shadow, spring is around the corner.
How many of you small business owners out there feel like that groundhog? You think that the success or failure of your business is dependent upon environmental factors completely out of your control. If the government brings this tax break in, then you will be profitable. If that competitor sets up... Read more »