Technology is changing so quickly that in the wake of progress we have a different problem developing; the tech skills gap. Not only is there a gap that exists for small business owners who don't stay up to date with current technologies, but we are seeing a major gap in students graduating with the...
Sometimes, no matter how hard you work or how dedicated you are to your business, there are obstacles that seem like they are going to be impossible to overcome. One of those obstacles often rears its head in the form of financing. You’ve got great customers who you know will pay, but not right at...
Smart Hustle Magazine exists as a reminder that although the entrepreneurial journey may seem long and lonely, you actually have a lot of people walking right beside you. In fact, there are 5.73 million employer firms in America, and most business owners look more like YOU than they do Mark Zuckerberg or Richard Branson....
The Wall Street Journal reported that YouTube tops 1 Billion hours of video viewing. This is big news...for you. Not only are online videos watched just about surpassing TV viewership, but it shows the power of mobile, broadband and our overall thirst for video. One part of YouTube's success in generating more views is that...
Pitching your business is a skill, but one that is important to develop, no matter how small your company is. Capturing the concept of your product or service and conveying it in a compelling manner can win you your next investor, business partner, or customer. If you fail to deliver, you may never get...
Mentors, networking groups, and training sessions; there are plenty of resources to help small business owners and entrepreneurs reach their next level of success, but perhaps none quite as popular as the business coach. A good business coach will help you put everything into focus, guide you to new solutions and be your accountability...
This is a resource for entrepreneurs and small business owners to talk about, overcome and fight depression. You'll find below four things Ramon Ray's original Facebook post about his own struggles with depression Tips to combat depression A slide, based on a presentation Ramon gave at SXSW with an overview of what depression is, why...
When it comes to creativity, sometimes it feels like you either have it, or you don’t. There are the Elon Musks and the Steve Jobs’ of the world who have a gift for sparking up innovation…and then there are the rest of us who, although trying, end up believing that, “I’m just not a...
Seven seconds. That’s all it takes to make a first impression, and it happens to you every day. In the time it takes to mutter just a few sentences, those around you have already made 12 snap judgments about everything from your education, success, and sophistication level to your trustworthiness, desirability, and competency. That’s...
Contrary to what some may believe, networking isn’t just something that you do at conferences and business events. If you want to make connections that can boost your business, you have to be constantly vigilant. You can NEVER stop networking. This means that you must make networking a part of your everyday life, something that...
