Self-improvement

The Psychology of Financial Wealth and Independence

The Psychology of Financial Wealth and Independence

by a Guest Contributor on May 10, 2013

by a Guest Contributor   |  May 10, 2013

Some rich people inherit their wealth; others earn it from nothing. However, there is one thing that is abundantly clear: Rich people think much differently from the average person. Financial freedom is a mindset as much as it is a ...

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4 Ways To Manage Your Emotions For Better Leadership

4 Ways To Manage Your Emotions For Better Leadership

by a Guest Contributor on April 22, 2013

by a Guest Contributor   |  April 22, 2013

We all know how stressful work can be. It’s your main source of income, after all—your ability to secure food and shelter depends on your ability to hold on to your job, so it makes sense that we worry about ...

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Are Learning Disabilities a Roadblock For Entrepreneurs?

Are Learning Disabilities a Roadblock For Entrepreneurs?

by Art on April 4, 2013

by Art   |  April 4, 2013

Klippan, Oslo,  Ekby Trygvve, and Duktig… as far as names for individual products go, IKEA is perhaps well ahead of most other familiar brands when it comes to names that make you look twice. It seem obvious that being a Swedish ...

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Is An MBA Worth It? [Infographic]

Is An MBA Worth It? [Infographic]

by Art on March 22, 2013

by Art   |  March 22, 2013

A lot of wannabe entrepreneurs and managers consider getting MBAs in order to get ahead in the game. So is An MBA worth it? While an MBA might help you get ahead for promotions within a company (emphasis on might) the ...

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Developing An Effective Time Management System - The Right Way

Developing An Effective Time Management System – The Right Way

by Art on March 15, 2013

by Art   |  March 15, 2013

Time management is something a lot of us struggle with on a day-to-day basis. My time management skills were horrible for years, and after some work I’ve managed to get them up to “barely acceptable”.  On good days. I know for a ...

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Happiness and the Bottom Line: The Importance of a Happy Workforce

Happiness and the Bottom Line: The Importance of a Happy Workforce

by a Guest Contributor on February 23, 2013

by a Guest Contributor   |  February 23, 2013

Employee (and employer) happiness directly affects your business’s performance. Guest contributor Jack Cooper tells us why it might be a bigger problem than we think – and gives us pointers how to avoid high employee turnover. You don’t have to ...

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Why Self-help Articles Can Be Bad For Entrepreneurs

Why Self-help Articles Can Be Bad For Entrepreneurs

by Art on February 2, 2013

by Art   |  February 2, 2013

The solid numbers haven’t come in yet, but as of the end of 2012, the self-help industry is estimated to have a worth of around $11 billion, growing from $10.5 billion the previous year. As a matter of fact, a ...

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6 Things Newbie Freelancers Forget To Do

6 Things Newbie Freelancers Forget To Do

by Art on January 31, 2013

by Art   |  January 31, 2013

So you’ve finally decided to go the freelancer route. All things considered, the day-to-day management of a freelance project shouldn’t be too difficult and most of it is pretty obvious. As a freelancer, your job (ideally) should be pretty cut ...

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27 Microbusiness Tools You Didn't Know You Needed

27 Microbusiness Tools You Didn’t Know You Needed

by Art on January 24, 2013

by Art   |  January 24, 2013

Everyone and their grandmother knows how Facebook, Twitter, Etsy, and Pinterest connect people who monetize their hobbies with the rest of the world. The thing is, a lot of non-so-serious entreps find themselves fumbling around with hastily put together solutions ...

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5 Solid Small Biz Copywriting Tips For Non-writers

5 Solid Small Biz Copywriting Tips For Non-writers

by Art on January 18, 2013

by Art   |  January 18, 2013

Writing is something all businesses have to deal with, regardless of size. Some will need to do it less often. A dental practice probably won’t have to create copy as often as an online retailer. But no matter how much ...

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