Entrepreneurial Advice Archives

Important Accounting Tips for First-Time Entrepreneurs

Have you recently launched your own business? Planning to in the near future? Keeping your books straight is essential to being an entrepreneur – and it’s essential as tax season approaches. Here are four key accounting tips for first-time entrepreneurs: #1: Budget, budget, budget. You need to know how much money your business has, where it’s coming from, and when and where it’s going to go. In other words, you need a budget. Knowing this information will allow you to spend accurately and efficiently without wasting money – and it will keep the records straight when tax season comes … Continue reading “Important Accounting Tips for First-Time Entrepreneurs”

Naturals2Go: Your New Career Partner

The working world has changed drastically over the past few years. As we’ve stated before, the so-called Great Resignation is really more like the Great Re-Evaluation – people are rethinking what they want out of work, and it’s changing the landscape for employers and employees, as well as entrepreneurs. People want freedom, flexibility, purpose… and you can get all that and more when you partner with Naturals2Go for your entrepreneurial journey. Here’s how: You’ll reignite your purpose. The Great Re-Evaluation caused many people to mull over their “why.” Why they do what they do, why they’ve chosen the career they’ve … Continue reading “Naturals2Go: Your New Career Partner”

How You Can Capitalize on The Great Re-Evaluation

Many have suggested that The Great Resignation – the mass exodus from the workforce we’ve seen in recent years, spurred by record retirements, shrinking labor participation, and the pandemic – should more aptly be titled “The Great Re-Evaluation.” That’s because what really happened was a mass re-evaluation of what work is and what it means in our lives. What does The Great Re-Evaluation mean for you, and how can you capitalize on it? You have the leverage. In today’s labor market, the employee has the power. You can get what you want out of work – and demand it, … Continue reading “How You Can Capitalize on The Great Re-Evaluation”

The Great Resignation and the Entrepreneurial Boom

Ask any hiring manager or HR professional, and they’ll tell you all about The Great Resignation – the mass exodus of workers from the workforce in recent years that’s upended the labor market. What caused The Great Resignation (or “Re-Evaluation”)? Some people make the mistake of thinking the Covid-19 pandemic was the sole cause of The Great Resignation. But it’s more accurate to say the pandemic accelerated and intensified the phenomenon rather than caused it. The Great Resignation was really caused by a combination of factors, including: Baby Boomers retiring in record numbers. Declining birth rates stretch back decades. … Continue reading “The Great Resignation and the Entrepreneurial Boom”

Advice for First-Time Entrepreneurs

Everyone starts somewhere – even the most successful of entrepreneurs. If you’re just starting out on your entrepreneurial journey, it can be tough going. Read on for some simple but important advice for first-time entrepreneurs. Know your market. Whatever kind of product or service you plan on selling, it’s important that you have a thorough understanding of your market and where you fit into it. Research your competitors to find out as much as you can about what’s out there. What are they doing well? What could they do better? Keeping this information top-of-mind at all times helps you differentiate … Continue reading “Advice for First-Time Entrepreneurs”

Transferrable Skills That Are Perfect for a Vending Business

Are you thinking of embarking on a journey in the healthy vending industry? It’s a great time to do it. But what if you don’t have any experience in food service or vending? That’s okay – there are plenty of transferrable skills out there that many people have which are perfectly suited to the vending business. Let’s take a look at some transferrable skills perfect for the vending industry: Business Skills Analytical thinking, knowledge of sales tactics and revenue metrics, marketing skills… all sorts of business skills can be a great help when entering the healthy vending space. … Continue reading “Transferrable Skills That Are Perfect for a Vending Business”

Advice Every Entrepreneur Should Know

No matter what stage of your entrepreneurial journey you’re in, you can benefit from smart advice. That’s the great thing about being an entrepreneur – you’re always learning and adjusting, taking what you know and applying it to your business. Here are five pieces of advice to follow as you continue on your entrepreneurial path: Trust your gut. The first piece of advice for every entrepreneur? Trust your gut. It’s smarter than you think. Your gut instinct is a good indicator if something feels wrong, or if something feels like a great move. You won’t be disappointed if you … Continue reading “Advice Every Entrepreneur Should Know”

Challenges Facing Entrepreneurship (and How to Manage Them)

In today’s competitive markets, entrepreneurs face more challenges than ever before. Some of them are external, and some are internal. The question is, how can you go about tackling these challenges to make sure your venture stays on track? Let’s take a look at just three of the big challenges facing today’s entrepreneurs and what you can do to manage them successfully. Time Management As an entrepreneur, you’re wearing many hats, from salesperson and marketing professional to distributor, office manager, and much more. It’s easy to get overwhelmed, and you’re not alone if you think you could accomplish … Continue reading “Challenges Facing Entrepreneurship (and How to Manage Them)”

When is the Right Time to Leave a Corporate Job?

Are you working in the corporate world and contemplating leaving your job soon? Perhaps you’re interested in a position with another company, or you’re looking to branch out on your own. Whatever the exact reason, it’s hard to know when the timing is right. After all, you could be giving up a steady paycheck, a reliable job, a great team… it’s tough to know you’re doing the right thing. Here are four signs that it’s time to leave your corporate job for greener pastures: When you feel you’re meant for bigger, better things. If you’re an entrepreneur at heart, you’ll probably start feeling … Continue reading “When is the Right Time to Leave a Corporate Job?”

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