You can start a business with a limited budget and a very short lead time. In fact, you can start a business between the time you wake up in the morning and the time you fall asleep that night. You just need a list of resources and tools and a lot of focus.There are a few things that will make it ea

No one has ever become a great leader without first becoming a great communicator.Great leaders connect with people on an emotional level every time they speak. Their words inspire others to do more than they ever thought possible.Related: 10 Habits of Ultra-Friendly LeadersGreat communicators are i

My very first “speaking engagement” was in my children’s kindergarten. I was so nervous my knees were shaking and my fingers groped through the copious notes I kept referencing. Its fair to say that I was much more focused on myself - making a good impression and not making fun of myself - than on t

We were in the minivan. I was 12, traveling north with my family on rural Minnesota roads on the way to our little lake cabin for the weekend.The scene in the van was always the same. My dad drove and listened to the game Twins or Vikings on the radio, my mom read his book and complained about havin

The new business arena is built from recycled shards of the glass ceiling.It is a welcoming space for women entrepreneurs, where collaboration, consensus and diversity reign. Much of it is virtual as more women choose to do business online. The number of female founders and owners has increased dram

Funding startups from underappreciated entrepreneurs is Backstage Capitals mission. Arlan Hamilton, Founder and Managing Partner, says, “We invest in the best founders who identify as women, people of color or LGBT in the United States. I personally identify with all three. »Christie Pitts, General

Dont hold back and be sure to embrace it if its something youre passionate about, advises Justine Lee, DVM, co-founder and CEO of VETgirl, an online service she started offering clinically relevant , hands-on continuing education through a state-of-the-art multimedia experience through podcasts, web

Negotiating can be intimidating. Its true that youre a CEO looking to make a deal that could take your Fortune 500 companies at the next level, a junior regional manager at that same company looking for a raise, or a YouEconomy member trying to increase their profit margins.Running a company often m

My solopreneur journey started in 2010 when I sat down with my boss and told him I was stepping down as VP of Sales to… Start my own thing. Except I wasnt sure what that thing was exactly.Related: 5 lessons in death-defying adventure taught me how to face my fears as a solopreneurI spent the next se

This story wont begin by defining or describing what it means to be a male ally for women in the workforce. He will start by clarifying what he is not.A male ally is not a superhero. He is certainly not wearing a cape or ribbon announcing his contribution to a cause. A male ally shouldnt be applaude

People in general should understand that differences in leadership styles and backgrounds make for a well-rounded team. Leaders must understand how to fill their own gaps. Often this means stepping out of their comfort zone to hire and develop people with different experiences and perspectives.—Elea

Held last October in Little Rock, Arkansas, the 2018 Global Womens Summit was a celebration of actors and performers; a source of inspiration and support to connect and empower women around the world, helping them realize their potential and reach new heights.Featuring conversations, panel discussio

Strong relationships are essential to business and professional success. Whether its your boss, colleagues, mentors, clients or clients, or others in your professional network, its important to actively nurture and build these relationships because they can see you through all the stages of success.

Conflict with your children is inevitable and necessary. No matter how harmonious the family environment you work in, your children will challenge you by helping them grow. Youll fuck yourselves up, often over things you least expect. In my case, I found myself being challenged by my daughter about

Smartphones allow you to get things done, wherever you are, and they are quickly becoming an essential part of doing business. But distracting notifications can distract your attention from what youre doing and make it difficult to focus.A study from the University of Texas at Austin found that the

Everyone finds success differently, whether its tightening the bootstraps a bit or knowing the right people at the right time. In my case, I only found success after doing something I usually dread:networking. But after moving to a new town – where I didnt know anyone, and no one knew me – I didnt r

Have you ever faced a turning point in life? In an instant, what was there before is gone, and the future is suddenly uncertain. Maybe you knew it was time for a change and chose it for yourself, or maybe the change was forced on you.Now what?In our case, the professional lives we had built disappea

To the best mentor I have ever had,I have been blessed with great supervisors, managers and mentors throughout my career, but you were the first to insist that I be myself.Related: 10 Ways to Find Your Perfect MentorAs a Fortune VP 100 company, I thought I knew what I wanted and how to get it. You t

The movement towards solopreneurship, in which career-focused ex-employees take control of their economic futures, has allowed us to find opportunities in surprising places – from driving our cars to freelancing our skills. Now another YouEconomy segment is on the rise thanks to whats between our e

Q:I would love some advice on how to balance my photography side hustle while still maintaining an 8-5 job. How do you keep your head in the game? How do you deal with your companys perception of your dedication when you (probably) openly market online? A:You are not alone. Today, 36% of people in