Many entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs fantasize about leaving their corporate lifestyles behind in order to become their own boss. I did this relatively early in my legal career when I opened up my own firm. For the first six months it was literally just me....
Running a business is exhausting for a plethora of reasons. One common scenario in which entrepreneurs become burned out is when things don’t go exactly according to plan. It is not wrong to assume that, as an entrepreneur, you have the perfect vision for the...
Technology is a wonderful thing. Smart phones are a wonderful thing. Being able to call, text, email, or even Skype almost anyone at any time is truly a wonder. Unfortunately, with that said, smart phones can be a huge distraction from work. Whether you are...
There comes a point in your career where you are just plain bored with what you do. The days when you would jump out of bed in the morning, ready to face the challenges ahead, are gone. I’m sure you’ve all experienced this, and you’ve...
As an entrepreneur, you have the freedom to create your own schedule. It’s not any easy task to figure out how many hours you devote to building your business, especially when you have a family. Each individual finds their own balance between time at home...
Entrepreneurs sometimes want more control than they can manage. Why? Mainly because they are afraid that if they give control to others, they might lose sight of the direction or goal they were originally aiming towards. Delegating requires trust, which can be difficult when the...
You want the absolute best performance from your hires, and I believe that this happens only when your employees feel satisfaction working for you. There can be many reasons why employees leave you. Last week Louis Efron wrote in Forbes magazine about the “Six Reasons...
It’s an almost overused phrase to say, “communication is key.” Without good interaction with your employees, frustration and resentment can develop. And great leaders are the ones who avoid raising their voice. As with children, sometimes a stern disappointing look will do more than screaming....