Jan
14
Entrepreneurship 101
You may have heard various business consultants advocating the strategic philosophy of “working on your business, instead of in it.â€? Many entrepreneurs would readily agree with this sage-like wisdom, yet very few have the insight into how to actually execute on the idea. This disconnect has been the downfall of many a business owner looking to take his/her organization to the next level. How to I take myself out of the day to day grind, and really start thinking strategically and drive the business’ direction. In an ideal world where […]
Jan
7
Risk Analysis in 1-Minute
One minute decision Imagine a situation where the entrepreneur sees an emerging new technology on “networkingâ€?. This idea is just out in the market – and not many have embraced or even tried it. His inner hunch says that this technology could rule the world in a few years, and his mind formulates numerous ways of utilizing that technology. But, there is no proven record for it. In this situation, a non-risk taker, or one who follows the crowd would wait for someone to take the risk, hold off and […]
Jan
2
Risk-Taking for the New Year!
A risk taker is one who opens himself to change. It is the accepting of the need for change and it is taking the behavioral steps that will result in that change. An entrepreneur identifies the hidden potential in any small idea / thought and thinks of ways to make it big. His business model will be unique, which will give more challenging situations. If the entrepreneur is a risk taker, he will be able to foresee the future, and visualize the fruits of hard work behind the risk. Risk […]
Dec
31
What Will the New Year Bring?
It is a time of introspection and resolve. It is a time for business owners and self-employed individuals everywhere to stand up and rally around the cause of making next year better than last. How will you go about this monumental task? Many faint-hearted and inexperienced entrepreneurs have let another year come and go, and failed to accomplish all of the goals and milestones which were once set in stone at the beginning of 2007. What can you do to not repeat this from happening again? The real question is […]
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