Mar 2, 2020 | Mission and Values |
Evaluating a new business concept is one of the least glamorous aspects of launching a new product, service, or enterprise. When you are excited about a new idea, you may not want to take the time to stop and examine it critically. New business ideas sometimes seem...
Apr 6, 2019 | Mission and Values |
Congratulations! You’ve discovered you’re an entrepreneur on a mission. But when someone asks you to explain what your mission is, it no longer seems as clear as it did when the light bulb first went on in your head. One’s mission can be a slippery...
Oct 22, 2018 | Mission and Values |
We self-employed professionals are constantly faced with difficult choices about how to best grow our businesses. Should I pursue this line of business or that one? Would it serve me better to choose Niche A or Niche B? Shall I spend my time building a relationship...
Aug 18, 2018 | Mission and Values |
What made you decide to go into business for yourself? Did you want to make more money, gain more freedom, enjoy yourself more, or make more of an impact on the world? For many self-employed professionals, the desire to help others as well as themselves plays a...
May 7, 2013 | Mission and Values |
There is some territory I am feeling compelled to explore these days with my readers, clients, students, and colleagues. I want to talk about the true to life business. Those of you who, like myself, are small business owners, solo entrepreneurs, and self-employed...
