All entrepreneurs know the struggle of trying to start a new business and grow into a success. Even more difficult is starting a new business while you’re still working at a 9-5 gig. Though running a business on the side has its own set of challenges, it is nothing you cannot conquer without grit and...
Businesses and publishers everywhere – if you wanted to participate in Facebook Instant Articles, which opens to all publishers on April 12th, but weren’t sure how to set it up, we have excellent news for you. WordPress has just launched a special Instant Articles plugin that will allow WordPress-based publishers to participate in the...
Many small business owners think that the key to finding success and growth is to get "funded". But as we've seen over and over from entrepreneurs who've walked out of the 'Shark Tank' or away from 'The Profit', success does not equal funding. While it is many of the small and large companies who are...
When Pinterest started out, it was known as a platform for soccer moms to find recipes and craft ideas. My, how times have changed! Pinterest now sees over one million users every day (including a growing number of male users) and is being used as a marketing tool by small and large businesses alike....
If you are a Smart Hustle subscriber, you might recall in January receiving a special email requesting your opinions in an exclusive Smart Hustle survey. We ran the survey campaign for about a week and we want to thank the many readers who took time out of their busy schedules to share feedback. Since...
How many times has your weekend, evening or even vacation been interrupted by a work question, a “must reply now” email, or an urgent customer issue? For most busy professionals it happens far too often. Even if you can manage to unplug when you leave the office, chances are you have outside interests—consulting gigs, networking...
[content field="callout1" format="true" class="calloutwide"] Recently, I was riding in the car with a young adult, advising her on business and life. For several months she's wanted to start her own business, but to date she's not done it. I aggressively challenged her that she was not prepared to do what it takes to start her business....
[content field="callout1" format="true" class="calloutwide"] Watch out for 33-year-old Olga Kay — she's the latest social-media celebrity, and her popularity is growing quickly. You may have seen her clever YouTube videos featuring impressive juggling performances and comedy routines. The Russian-American, Olga, is more than a performer, though — she’s also a self-made entrepreneur. In 2014, Olga launched her own business...
Regardless of the quality of customer service you provide, you will find yourself in unpredictable situations with complaining customers. They might shout at you, call you names, berate you, and try to embarrass or humiliate you as they express their outrage and frustration. During these times, you must maintain self-control, stay calm and respond...
[content field="callout1" format="true" class="calloutwide"]If you’re like most people, you have a love-hate relationship with email. Over the years, it has become your pal, who you consult with daily and rely on to keep you up-to-date on business and personal matters. However, email can also sometimes seem like your enemy – a frustrating time-waster that...
