What are the keys to success as an entrepreneur? If you asked a million entrepreneurs, you’d probably get a million different answers. And that’s probably the way it should be. While maxims like hard work and discipline would make most people’s lists, our unique experiences gives each of us a slightly different perspective on what […]
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5 Ways for Entrepreneurs to Limit Liability and Exposure to Lawsuits There’s no way around it. Starting a new business is risky. There’s no guarantee things will work out the way you envision them. While we all imagine ourselves building a 7 figure business empire that will last a lifetime, the reality is that we’re
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Grants for Black Business Owners “Everything negative – pressure, challenges – is all an opportunity for me to rise.” – Kobe Bryant The pandemic has presented us with unimaginable challenges. In the midst of these challenges, surprising trend is emerging. More people are starting businesses than ever before. According to US Census Bureau statistics, new
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What Are We?… And Other Uncomfortable Questions to Ask Your (Business) Partner Relationships come in many different forms. There are friends, family, partners, neighbors, co-workers… the list goes on. While the basis for each relationship may be different, if there is one thing that’s universally true about relationships it’s this: a fruitful relationship requires effective
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I read somewhere that the average CEO reads 52 books per year. No but actually how? My wife and I can barely find enough time to unload the dishwasher. How in the world do the CEOs of billion dollar companies find the time to finish one book a week? While I’m skeptical about whether this
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Let’s talk negotiation strategy. Peep the scenario. You’re starting a podcast to help promote your new consulting business. In your search for the necessary tools, you come across a used microphone that’s within your budget. You reach out to the seller to ask a few questions, and it turns out the mic fits your needs
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Life is about choices. Answer the phone or call them back? What should we get on the pizza? Beer or wine? These are all silly examples, but sometimes our choices much more consequential. Like choosing the right lawyer. When something important is on the line (money, kids, freedom), we don’t base our decisions on simple
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Tell me if this story sounds familiar. You’re 13 years old. It’s Monday morning, and you’re getting ready to head to school. As you say goodbye to your mom/dad, they give you a warning. “Your room is a mess. I want you to pick up when you get home from school. And it better be
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In case you missed it, Kanye West is back grabbing headlines. When I got a text in the group chat Monday night that Kanye had released a campaign ad I decided to check it out. After watching the ad on his Twitter page, I figured I’d look around for a bit. As I enjoyed my
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Many of us think of estate planning as something for our parents and grandparents to worry about. But, having a complete estate plan doesn’t just become important when fuzzy white caterpillars start crawling from your ears and nostrils. This fact hit me the other day courtesy of my smarter half. I was sitting at the
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