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Category Archives: self employed
What I want to leave in 2018
Entrepreneurship is a journey. What I realized in 2018 is that you won’t get very far if you don’t navigate the roadblocks. 2018 has forced me to question if I really have what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur … Continue reading
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Tagged business, lessons learned, networking, reality, success
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You are not there yet: Making decisions based on where you want to be instead of where you are
If you are like me, you have a list of goals that you have for your business. In order to reach those goals my business has to be at a certain level. One of the goals I have is to … Continue reading
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Are you a better employee for someone else than you are for yourself?
My goal is to be completely self employed within the next few years. The beauty of being self employed is that you are your own boss, you set your own schedule, and in most cases you can just roll out … Continue reading
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Losing the paycheck mentality
One of the challenges I find with being a business owner is breaking the mindset of having a “payday” and a regular paycheck. A paycheck mentality is when you rely on getting the same amount of income at the same … Continue reading
Why small businesses with no employees should have policies and procedures in place
Statistics published by the SBA (Small Business Administration US) indicate that most small businesses fail within the first 3 years of inception. One of the main reasons small businesses fail is due to a lack of proper business planning. A … Continue reading
The publishing process: Book reviews
An important part of the publishing process is the book review. Book reviews can: increase book sales generate free advertising provide feedback on the books content help the book reach a wider audience There are a few types of book … Continue reading
Posted in best practices, Books, business, business owner, Business structure, entrepreneur, Marketing, Publishing, self employed, small business
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The publishing process: How long?
One of the most frequently asked questions I get regarding book publishing is: How long will it take to get my book published? Well, the short answer is it could take a year to a year and a half depending … Continue reading
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Informational interview conducted 11/14/12
** Disclaimer** This interview was conducted in 2012 and the information may no longer be up to date and the views of the interviewee may have changed. Kim Martin Sadler Editorial Director The Pilgrim Press The Pilgrim Press & Stillspeaking … Continue reading
Are you getting in your own way?
Building a business can have its challenges. There are always obstacles to overcome and competitors to stay ahead of. In order to overcome challenges one must always be aware of the trends and best practices that help lead businesses owners … Continue reading
Informational interviews
Informational interviews are a good tool for a small business owner to use to find out about their field of business. The interview should not be about gaining intelligence on the daily operations of a company, but to ask questions … Continue reading
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