Solo Founder, Solo Finances: The Complete Benefits Roadmap Self-Employed Owners Need
Running a business alone is empowering, but it comes with unique responsibilities. Every decision rests on your shoulders,…
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30 Days That Changed My Business: The Net-30 Lesson
The idea that a business lives or dies depending solely on the personal qualities of its founder—innovativeness and…
5 Reads to Build Your Business this Entrepreneur Day
World Entrepreneur’s Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate bold ideas, fresh thinking, and the people who turn…
How to Earn More without Trading in More of Your Time
For entrepreneurs and small business owners, most of your time is likely spent juggling multiple jobs, client relationships,…
18 Inspirational Career Reinvention Journeys from Successful Entrepreneurs
Career reinvention is a powerful journey, and this article showcases real-world examples from successful entrepreneurs. Drawing on insights…
From Corporate to Construction: How My Career Pivot Reflects a Trend
When I was swept up in the 2023 tech layoffs, I could have chased another executive role at…
17 Inspiring Recoveries: How Entrepreneurs Bounced Back from Crises
Entrepreneurship often involves facing unexpected challenges head-on. This article presents real-world examples of business leaders who successfully overcame…
20 Years As a CEO: What I Wish I Knew Then
Leaning back in my chair and pensively staring into the digital whiteness of the Google Doc (about to…
Reimagining Management for the Modern Entrepreneur, Peter Drucker Style
Let’s step into the unknown, shake things up, and approach leadership with Peter Drucker in mind. What if…
Why Most Leaders Stay Stuck–Even When They’re Doing Everything Right
Some of the hardest-working leaders I know are also the most frustrated. They’re experienced. Smart. Driven. Their team…
4 Things I’ll Do Differently When I Start My Next Company
After three decades of building companies, I’ve had enough distance to see the patterns. Starting with Ooma, then…
Why Perfectionism Is Stalling Your Startup, and How to Rethink It
Workplace perfectionism, especially at startups, walks a fine line between valuable asset and destructive liability. While it can…
The One Book Every New Business Owner Should Read
The word of the day is “autodidact” (rhymes with grotto-pie-smacked, like when you get hit with a pastry…
The CARE Equation: How Culture Can Make or Break a Team
Leadership isn’t about commanding authority; it’s about unlocking potential in others and empowering them to succeed. For entrepreneurs,…
Why Betting On Your Smartness Can Be the Reason You Fail
At a Q&A session of a keynote speech, a participant once asked me what matters more for a…
6 Steps to Choosing a Business: Follow Your Passion, Measure Your Risk
Americans set a record in 2023 for starting businesses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. A record 5.5…
7 Lessons From My First Year as an Entrepreneur
When Peter Chen sat down to write this article, his health and fitness website was only a year…
Hard Lessons I Learned on My Journey as an Entrepreneur
Small businesses are the lifeblood of the U.S. economy, and that role is only growing as new business…
15 Quotes That Will Motivate You to Start a Side Hustle (and Be a Better Entrepreneur)
If you are one of the record number of people who have taken on a side hustle of…
11 Reasons Why You Need a Side Hustle
Side hustles aren’t new, but in today’s uncertain or even volatile economy more people than ever are working…