by Rebecca Button on March 24th, 2008
Okay, let’s be honest from the start. We all have bad days. But if you run your own business and you don’t get any work done, you don’t get paid.
And if your business happens to be a network marketing one which involves delivering catalogs door to door, it can be really hard to motivate yourself to get out and earn your money when it’s hailstones and lightning outside.
Is it worth it?
This true story may help you make your mind up on that one. It’s a friend of a friend story, but it is true and there’s a... Read more »
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 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 »