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Invest in a Winning Ecommerce Approach

As 2016 winds down, how is your company’s financial picture looking? For some companies, the news will be good as they head into 2017. Others, however, will not have such a rosy picture being painted in front of them. With that being the case, it is important for you to review where you are now, where you want to be at the end of the year, and what you need to do (if applicable) to improve your financial outlook in 2017. One of the ways to give your business a lift if needed is by having an online approach to…

How to make some quick money on the side

Gainfully employed in a full-time job, but your income is not quite where you would like it? By learning how to make some quick money on the side, not only will you be able to supplement your present salary, but you will also get to build up some real-world entrepreneurial skills. Let’s explore a few ways you can do this… 1) Buy some tickets in the American lottery Every so often, lottery jackpots in America get crazy, with first prize skyrocketing into the hundreds of millions or even billions of dollars. If you live in the United States, playing is…

Is It Time to Go into Business for Yourself?

For the entrepreneurs of the world, working for a boss can lead to a restless spirit. However, many entrepreneurs are unsure if they should ditch their steady day jobs to go into business for themselves, as starting a business can be a risky pursuit. But despite the risks, most entrepreneurs are motivated, dedicated men and women who can handle the ins and outs and ups and downs of starting a business from the ground up. While the beginning stages of building a business can be filled with 12-hour days and small profits, being your own boss can be one of…

Characteristics of a Successful Entrepreneur

So you are thinking of going into business for yourself? You fancy yourself an entrepreneur? In order to be successful on this journey there are certain characteristics you should possess: Tenacity Starting a business is not just a short term investment or something you can back out of easily when things get rough; it is an ultramarathon. You need to be able to deal with uncertainty, the fear, the unknown and the dreams of the future no matter how good or bad things may be going on any particular day. You can call it perseverance, persistence, determination, commitment, resilience, bit…