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5 Things Veterans Should Know About Starting a Business
Pursuing a second career after leaving the military can be challenging, which is why a growing number of veterans choose to become entrepreneurs. A 2018 study by the the Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Advocacy reported that there were over 379,000 veteran-owned employer businesses in the U.S., and overall, 6.8 percent of all employer businesses...
3 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make When Launching an Online Course (and How to Fix Them)
The creator economy is made up of 50 million creators, who are all living out their dream jobs thanks to platforms like YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. This new economy is all about aligning your business with your creative calling, and for many, that means creating an online course or program to monetize their zone of...
How Entrepreneurs Can Create a Successful Online Course or Program
It’s no secret that online learning is ridiculously popular. Even before COVID-19 forced many businesses and industries to pivot online (or shut their doors completely), the e-learning industry was booming. In 2019, the e-learning market hit a whopping $200 billion in revenue, and experts are projecting the online course industry to surpass $325 billion by...
7 Steps to Validate Your Idea for a Profitable Online Course
Online courses are gaining immense popularity among aspiring entrepreneurs, students and professionals alike. The COVID-19 pandemic has further driven the growth of the global e-learning industry: since surpassing $200 billion in 2019, the online learning industry is now expected to grow at 8 percent CAGR between 2020 and 2026. Thus, launching an online course is...
4 Online Educational Opportunities for E-Commerce Entrepreneurs
The world of e-commerce is a vast and rapidly changing environment. When entering an industry that is this fast-paced, it is important to be prepared and continually educate yourself about trends, strategies and best practices. Naturally, the internet is rife with courses and classes, many of which are free or very affordable, to help one...
3 Ways to Generate Passive Income as an Entrepreneur
Passive income is a very big buzzword these days in the entrepreneurial world, and for good reason. It’s essentially a stream of income that doesn’t require an exchange of your time (once your method is established, of course). The thing about this sales method is that many don’t realize that it takes a good amount...
How This Entrepreneur Bounced Back From Near Bankruptcy to Build a 7 Figure Business
By the end of 2014, I had two options: either declare bankruptcy or find someone crazy enough to approve a business loan to the tune of $100,000. I’d spent my whole life hoping to own my own business. I wanted to be my own boss in order to have the freedom and autonomy to raise...
How This Psychotherapist Grew Her Own Business While Working Full-Time
Angela Ficken is an entrepreneur and psychotherapist. She owns the ProgressWellness.com brand and runs a private practice in Boston, Mass. Through her business, Ficken specializes in providing individual therapy for people who have a range of stressors, including anxiety, eating disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorders. She also writes articles on managing these challenges for The Huffington...
Stay on Top of Business with This 10 Step Checklist for Your Startup
For entrepreneurs, July is a great time to assess how the year is shaping up, make adjustments that boost revenue or reduce expenses and take advantage of new opportunities. But how do you get started and what should you focus on? Here is a step-by-step checklist that can help you stay on top of your...