Once you’ve become a freelancer, your next big challenge is deciding how to grow your business. Those first few weeks and months of earning money to show off your skill set, usually while working from home, are going to be exhilarating. But when you start needing money to pay the bills, make improvements, and buy
Though it can certainly be incredibly rewarding whenever things are going well, when things are going poorly (as they inevitably might), being an entrepreneur can be a very stressful, isolating, and challenging experience. However, the mark of a good entrepreneur isn’t being someone who is never faced with any challenges; it is being able to
In the real world, the term “stickiness” usually applies only when we’re deciding whether or not to sit down on a particularly grungy seat on the subway. In the world of Internet marketing, to be sticky is to be successful. If your website is sticky, it means that visitors aren’t clicking on it and then
Getting your startup business off the ground can take a Herculean effort of money, work, risk, endurance, and love. Unfortunately, your business is only as good as its momentum. Opening the doors doesn’t guarantee you are making even one sale, and Monday’s energy can be ultimately undone by a terrible Tuesday. Startups need to perpetuate
If you’re reading this, you’ve likely got a fantastic idea for starting an online business. One little problem: You already have a full-time job. Meshing a brilliant side hustle with your standard 40-hours-a-week bread-winning occupation might seem like a strong mixture to concoct. But done with careful planning, just enough transparency, and a commitment to
Let’s face it, being young comes with a particular measure of “I can do anything” syndrome that often blinds us when it comes to taking advice. This practice can be even tougher if you’re an entrepreneur under 30 years old. Getting into business for yourself that young generally means you’re exceptionally confident in your abilities