As National Small Business Week is this week, it might be time for Americans to rethink how we define “small businesses” altogether. Small- and medium-sized businesses have become synonymous with Main Street mom-and-pops, and we’ve celebrated them as a source of optimism, woven into the fabric of our country. Every U.S. President since Reagan has...
Everyday we are selling ideas. Sometimes we don't know it. One of the most challenging things for every business owner to do is to pitch themselves, or introduce themselves to a completely stranger. When you're at a networking event, how do you convey who you are, what you do and most important HOW YOU...
Over the course of my entrepreneurial career, I’ve been asked the same question dozens of times by many different aspiring entrepreneurs. “How did you know when to make the jump?” Usually, these people are weighing the pros and cons of leaving a stable job to launch themselves into the entrepreneurial abyss. And while our Twitter feeds...
Undoubtedly, in order to become a successful entrepreneur, one needs to be skilled in multiple aspects. Though, many people these days accentuate on practical learning and even call "conventional" education as a waste of time because they believe that what we learn in the books is not applicable on the day to day tasks....
https://youtu.be/2vF60BM4_9w Altricia is the true definition of a girl boss..fearless, empowering others and not taking no for an answer. I had the pleasure of meeting Altricia a couple of years ago at a conference in Atlanta and I absolutely loved her energy and we’ve been encouraging each other along the ‘Journey’ ever since. As a...
Shark Tank millennial contestant Henry Miller, founder of Henry's Humdinger's shares with me that one of the challenges he's faced is being taken seriously. He started his business at the age of 12 and now is only 20 years old. In our interview he share's the one way that you can start being taken serious...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZxGBY6ay5M&t=5s Have you ever questioned how and if you should continue your business after a loss or failure? The truth is, we have all experienced losses and it's inevitable in this entrepreneurial 'Journey'. For your dose of encouragement check out Britt's story on The Journey with Blue. [Smart Hustle resource - How to turn a passion...
Sometime's we're in such a RUSH that we don't take the time to LEARN on the journey. Not only are we in such a rush, but often we give up. Ramon's Pastor shares an important lesson - don't give up. Don't skip parts of the journey as they can often prepare you for future success.
Remember when the iPhone was introduced ten years ago? Over oohs and ahhs, Apple founder Steve Jobs promised us it would revolutionize the business world—and it has. Now it feels like a new technology comes out every day that promises to help companies improve efficiency, but how do you know it’s the right fit—and...
SXSW is an annual journey for thousands. Nestled in the film, music and interactive excitement, Intuit is bringing together an eclectic mix of music, food and flowers to celebrate the passion and innovation of small business and entrepreneurship. Coming to SXSW 2018, Intuit highlights the success of the self employed and small business owners...
