Tag Archive - Entrepreneurship
dreambig

Dream Big, Act Big

Today’s post comes from a guest Maren Kate  an entrepreneur who blogs about her escapades at Escapingthe9to5.com where she chides people to dream big, act bigger and run screaming from the status quo. My kind of thinker. Enjoy.

It is a wonderful thing to dream, but it’s an even better thing to act upon those dreams. Throughout my life I’ve dreamed of a certain lifestyle, certain freedoms and the chance to do the extraordinary, but it wasn’t until after college that I realized dreams were just realities waited to be acted upon. This realization changed my life, up until about 21 I’d always assumed that you could dream but life happened to you regardless. This couldn’t be further from the truth and as I ‘wake up’ more and more from the fog of ‘the real world’ I see that your life can be as big as you dream it but your dreams can only be as big as you are willing to act upon.

This is actually reason for celebration, it means you don’t have to wake up everyday and think ‘what will life hand me today’ instead you can literally happen to life, all it takes are baby steps. The way I act upon my dreams is three fold, I’ll explain my ‘action plan’ below: Continue Reading…

link Posted: March 30, 2010 in: Self Development

Take Risks

Take Risks for Greater Success

Do you want more success? Then you’re going to have to learn to get outside your comfort zone and start taking some risks! Rock Climbing is by nature a dangerous sport, but the pure thrill and rewards of scaling a mountain are well worth that risk.

Often in our lives anything worth doing involves some level of risk. Quiting your job to go start a business is risky, especially if you’ve got mouths to feed at home.  Just like in rock climbing, we can do things to minimize these risks, but ultimately, we are not fully in control.

You have got to realize you can not control every aspect of life. But if you let that fear of not being in control immobilize you, you will deny yourself the rewards that can come from taking great

risk and succeeding.

You’re bound to fail at some point, but you need to step outside your comfort zone, embrace your fear and take some risks once in awhile.

I’m not advocating you take stupid risks or gamble with your life, but what I am trying to drive home is that sometimes a little risk is involved when it comes to achieving success.

From my perspective some of the greatest endeavors in history have involved all kinds of risks. Think about all of the Astronauts in history. Every time one of them straps into a rocket they take the risk of blowing up to help advance mankind.

You can not let the fear of risk hold you back. So the next time someone says your idea sounds risky, tell them to TAKE A FLYING LEAP.

link Posted: February 6, 2010 in: Self Development

Are You a Freelancer or Entrepreneur?

link Filed under Entreprenuership on January 27, 2010

MLM Broke

How Multi-Level Marketing Will Leave You Broke

Updated 11/23/2011

Do you hate pumping gas? The routine feels like such a hassel to me. I have to fight to find a free pump most times, and if I do find a free pummp, then I’ve got to make sure I pull up to it with the tank on the right side. You’ve gotta get out of your car, walk around, go thru all those annoying menu’s on the pump. Or worse yet, go inside and prepay. Ugh, yuck.

So you’re probably wondering what pumping gas has to do with Multi-level Marketing. Well there I was, minding my business one fateful afternoon when young man on the other side of my pump decided to pitch his MLM to me.

“Wow, nice Audi, what kind of gas mileage does that thing get?”

“I manage to get about 21-22 city and 27 highway” I replied.

He replied unusually enthusiastic with an “AWESOME MAN!”

“Hey, can I ask what you do?”

Ahh… my favorite question! So I responded; “I hike, camp, rock climb, go kayaking, build websites, read, stuff like that.”

The puzzled expression on his face was a dead give away I had just given him a curve ball to his usual elevator pitch.

Pausing for a brief moment, he replied; “Oh wow, good deal man. I’m actually working with a business team out of Raleigh, North Carolina, helping folks develop web based businesses. We’re actually looking for some sharp folks like yourself who are looking to earn some extra income. Do you keep your options open?”

Carefully thinking over my reply, I realized this was a ploy to get me to come see some MLM plan. More than likely he was your typical IBO with Amway.

“Do I keep my options open? Well who doesn’t keep their options open! Especially if you believe that we live in the land of opportunity. But I’ve learned to carefully evaluate those opportunities and to recognize dead end opportunities without wasting my time. And I’m afraid I’m all to familiar with our pitch. So, to answer your question, I’m not open to your offer at this time.”

From the look he gave me, I knew I had just sunk his battleship.

Has this happened to you? Have you been approached by some young adult, who appears well dressed and genuinely polite?
Continue Reading…

link Posted: January 21, 2010 in: Thoughts On

5 Reasons To Start A Business in a Down Economy

I am in the mindset that now is the best time to start a business, even with our economy in the dumps. If you are thinking about starting a business but are concerned with the economy, here are my 5 reasons why now is the time to launch your business.

  • Reason 1:

    Most of the competition is going out of business or is already out of business. A lot of companies can’t survive a downturn for a number of reasons. In some cases it is a lack of funding, poor management or simply, they suck.

  • Reason 2:

    Consumers are choosier. In a time of plenty, people maybe less likely to bother looking around for better deals. In an economic downturn shoppers are forced to think hard about their choices. This is the other reason why the above statement is true about your competition.

  • Reason 3:

    There is less competition for laborers right now so you can get good help for a reasonable cost. Thanks to the internet, you can even outsource to laborers overseas.

  • Reason 4:

    Technology has drastically reduced the cost of running a business. I could spend all day listing the online resources available – free in most cases – that could cut overhead costs. Thanks to the internet again, you can do business with the entire world.

  • Reason 5:

    Most people already think now is a bad time to go into business. It’s like the stock market. People always jump on board right before it crashes and end up losing all their money. You have to ride it up from the bottom and get out when the going is good.

These are just a couple of the reasons I’m starting a new business venture, MK3Y. If you have some good reasons why you think now is a great time to start a business, go ahead and share in the comments below.

link Posted: December 25, 2009 in: Entreprenuership

Page 1 of 212»