Have you ever considered the role of business risk to increase the potential for strategic business growth? Investigating the meaning of both may be the impetus needed to incorporate more risk into your small business. Every definition of risk that I have come across includes “taking action that may lead to endless possibilities of negative outcomes.” [...]
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When an authentic entrepreneur is first engaging in new business startups , there are often so many “unknowns” that you might feel lost in a strange land. You are not alone; every entrepreneur has faced down the scary monsters of The Unknown – and overcome them one by one. Here are the top five – and what you can [...]
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While in a deep sleep Joanne walked over to her dressing mirror, sat down and began brushing her hair, then turned slowly and told her roommate, “Katy, you gotta be synthetic.” That’s a true story, and a memory that was lying useless at the base of my brain for 40 years waiting to be called [...]
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Perfectionism is like a perpetual report card – one that says: “could do better”. The problem I have with this kind of report is that it’s all judgment and no information. It leaves me wanting to know “how could I do better?”. And, also, “why should I?”. Any effort can be negatively affected by perfectionism. [...]
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An online business model will have the opportunity to succeed if it is structured as an Authentic Business. An authentic business model is a new business model, is a very powerful entity and is characterized by seven important distinctions that separate it from all other businesses. These characteristics are also what makes such a business succeed more easily and [...]
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Business with heart may sound like an oxymoron. Western culture places a high value on intellect and rational thinking. Although this philosophy helps us make extraordinary scientific advancements, it can also mean that we spend all our time thinking and little time feeling. Our tendency to rely on our brains is especially evident in business. [...]
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Abundance. This is the word so many of us use, when we really mean money. Is money a dirty word for you? Did you hear somewhere that money is the root of all evil, or that you cannot serve the higher good and still make money? If part of you believes this, then you have [...]
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