Rex Kurzius is used to overcoming adversity, at a time when his greatest stress should have been losing a video game. When the now highly successful serial entrepreneur was 10 years old in 1984, his father died unexpectedly, leaving his mother and older brother without any income. They were nearly h

Suzy Batiz is a hustler. She ran a tanning salon, bridal shop, clothing boutique, and recruitment startup. She is a jeweled tracksuit and designed denim high heels. At one point, she even sold lingerie by having her boyfriend at the time pick up a catalog at strip clubs. “It was a really good busine

A business executive. A softball coach. A teacher in class. A volunteer coordinator. A parent. Whether you are one of these things or all of these things, one thing remains true:you are a leader. But where are you in your leadership journey and where do you go from there? In my years of teaching lea

Although the hiring process was never easy, in itself it had a common routine that employers typically followed:posting a job listing; screen candidates based on their resumes and cover letters; conducting interviews that delve into experience, character and personality; hire the candidate who ticks

A year ago, if we had listed industries we thought were recession-proof, they would have included movie theaters, restaurants, food and liquor companies and home improvement retailers. Today, we know that none of these industries are immune to certain types of recessionary events. So how can you kee

The idea came into your head and now it wont go away. Maybe you saw the hustle side of someone and thought I can do this . Or maybe you imagined a new version of an old product that could help a lot of people. Now what? Table of Contents 6 Questions to Ask Yourself Tip #1:Understand Money vs. Value

Blogs have become one of the most powerful tools for lead generation. Today, content plays a big role not only in entertainment, but also in sales. However, there is a long way from just a reader, aka follower, to a qualified prospect. How to shorten this? Read on to learn more about optimizing busi

Since its introduction in 2005, YouTube has become an indispensable marketing tool for all businesses. With over a billion users, YouTube is definitely not a platform to ignore if you want to grow your business. SummaryCreating and customizing your YouTube channelUploading a trailerWorking with an i

A financial report is a written report that reports on the financial situation of a company at a given time. It includes an income statement, balance sheet, statement of cash flows and changes in equity. ContentsMove data to MS PowerPointUse chartsIncorporate multimediaCreate SmartArt graphicsUse an

According to Seth Godin, a brand is defined as:“The expectations, stories, memories, and relationships that explain a consumers choice of one product or service over another. » SummarySteps to create your startup brandResearch is the foundation of successDefine your brand personalityBring your bran

An internal employee app is a great way for organizations to engage with their employees. This is even more true for small businesses, where employees play a vital role. Large companies have regular inflows and outflows of human resources. Small businesses work with a small team of people and retain

Companies always want to create a product that sells, but they often forget to involve the factors that shape success. So here are some tips you can check out to develop an app that sells. ContentsDiscover a unique idea for an appIdentify the value your app will provideDo thorough research before in

Conference calls can be a fun and exciting way to meet friends and relatives from afar. Getting in touch across the world is more like a face-to-face conversation with video streaming technology and internet connection proliferating over the years. SummarySchedule correctlyPresent or be presented in

Beinga small business owner comes with a ton of challenges. Sometimes its trying to geta clear perspective on how to approach a particular problem your businessfaces, while other times its establishing the niche or goals you wantcontinue. So what should entrepreneurs, especially new ones, know when

A record number of Americans are now working multiple jobs. Whether youre fully invested in the gig economy or have a part-time job in addition to your full-time one, one things for sure:if youre giving up your free time to do more work, you want to make sure to make the most of it. Use these tips

If youre looking for a sideways hustle, youll do a double take when you see the recent shifts in an established trading pattern. Direct selling has come a long way since your parents ordered Amway. In fact, this new channel gives Amazon and other e-commerce platforms stiff competition. From changes

In times of trouble, the greatest opportunitiesare not just revealed, they are created. Over 37% of American adults are nowregular podcast listeners, while leading professionals and entrepreneursleveraging their podcasts for tens of millions of dollars in annual revenue. Even with the disruption ca

As we enter the third month of this novel coronavirus pandemic threatening the safety and livelihoods of millions of Americans, I think we can agree that is a lot to accept. In just six weeks, coronavirus-related layoffs have erased more than 30 million jobs, equivalent to almost all of the jobs cre

Visualize the logo of a brand you love. Now think of three words you associate with this brand. When it comes to your business or career, you want people to imagine specific things when they think of you. But to do that, you need to be determined to establish who you are and what its like to work w

I jumped headfirst into the freelance world at the end of 2017, but I had been freelancing since college several years before. I learn more every day and each new client, goal and calendar year brings a new set of challenges that always turn into valuable lessons. Its not an easy life, but it allows