Image via PixabayA “solopreneur” is, as the name suggests, an entrepreneur who sets up and runs a business solo — that is, without the help of staff or team members of any kind. While “solopreneurs” of various forms have existed for some time, there is a major boom in the prevalence of the “solopreneur” life these…
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Three Things I’ve Learned About How To Maintain Financial Independence
Image SourceThe best things in life might be free, but money is still important. And maintaining financial independence means that you’re never left in the lurch if your situation changes. If you want to be able to stand on your own two feet, here are some of the ways you can manage your money. Save…
A Reflection on the Parliament of World Religions
The first weekend of November, I attended the Parliament of World Religions – one of the largest, if not the largest, interfaith conferences in the world. The conference has happened in Chicago, Cape Town, Barcelona, Melbourne, and this year was held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.In this episode of my Faith Deficit podcast, I reflect on…
Three Things I’ve Learned About Taking A Bigger Slice Of Your Target Market
Picture SourceIn some industries, one corporation has a monopoly on the market. In most other marketplaces, however, several companies fight for the attention of potential customers. Every business has their own slice of the market. But the smallest change can pull more of the target audience towards one company over another. It all depends on…
Ten Things I’ve Learned About Preparing To Launch Your Own Business
Image SourceLaunching your own business is going to be one of the scariest, but most exciting things that you decide to do. The fact that it’s terrifying shouldn’t stop you from doing it! However, there are ways you should be preparing for this to ensure that the launch is going to go smoothly and that…
Six Things I’ve Learned – The Hardest Parts of Starting a Business
Photo CreditThere is no doubt that starting a business is an experiences which comes along with a vast array of emotions and challenges. How well you cope with these in the first place can end up playing a big role in whether your company gets off to a killer start or whether it starts its…
Thirteen Things I’ve Learned About How To Improve How Your Business Communicates Today
Image SourceCommunication is one of those concepts in the world of business that never has and never will lose its significance. No matter what kind of business you run, communication should be a vital part of it because when you can’t communicate internally and can’t communicate your message well to the outside world, business success…
Four Things I’ve Learned About Constantly Improving Your Customers’ Experience With Your Brand
Photo SourceIt can take a whole lot of work to get your business up and running. You’ll have dedicated hours to product design, sourcing the right manufacturer, conducting market research, and coming up with innovative and unique marketing and advertising campaigns. But once you’ve launched your products and have started generating profit through sales, the…
Five Things I’ve Learned About Why Your Mental Health is Declining
photoFed up with feeling fed up? If your mood is low and you’re struggling of late, there are a few good reasons why things might be getting worse. While these might not be the cause of the way that you feel, they certainly won’t be helping and so it’s well worth evaluating and making some…
Three Things I’ve Learned About Protecting The Future Health Of Your Family
PixabayLooking after your family and making sure that they’re healthy is the number one priority of any parent but it’s often easier said than done. A big part of the job is instilling good habits in them from a young age and letting them find their own way. It’s also important that you don’t neglect…
Three Things I’ve Learned About Cybersecurity
Beware New Entrepreneurs: Your Computing Could Be Your Downfall...
Image Source: Flickr Just last week the story broke that Google’s social media product, Google Plus, had been hacked. What was so scandalous was that Google had not immediately alerted users to the breach. Instead, it waited for the announcement that it would be shutting down the ailing social media platform before revealing that some half…
Five Things I’ve Learned About How to Go Your Own Way in Your Career
Image SourceYour career is yours, and if you want to find lasting success in your career, it’s in your best interests to go your own way and make sure that you’re following the path that you feel is best for you. Too many people let other people set their career paths for them but that’s…
Five Things I’ve Learned About Getting Into Software Development
SourceIf you are looking for a fascinating and slightly geeky new pastime to get into, you might want to consider coding and developing software. There are so many things you can do with software, and the limits are really just your own imagination and skill. If you find yourself believing that you need to have…
Seven Things I’ve Learned: A Guide To Help You Escape The Rat Race And Create Your Own Destiny
Image CreditThere aren’t many people who dream of staying in the rate race forever, and yet this is exactly what many people do. It can be tough to take a leap of faith and decide to leave once and for all, but when you have a plan and you know what you should be doing,…
Five Things I’ve Learned About Organizational Apps
If You're Not Using These Organisational Apps, You're Doing Something Wrong
Wikimedia Commons Has anything changed the way businesses are run over the last ten years more than apps? Probably not. They’re ubiquitous. But yet there are still some companies that aren’t maximising their organisational potential. Here are some of the best types of organisational apps you have must use. Share files instantly. If your business relies on colleagues who…
Three Things I’ve Learned About Why You Struggle To Make A Medical Diagnosis
Waiting room Image SourcePatients book a medical appointment because they want to get rid of a medical issue. Ultimately, there’s something very logical about it: You don’t see a doctor because you’re healthy. As a result, it’s not uncommon for patients to expect no more than a diagnosis service from their doctor. They want you…