Becoming an entrepreneur when you’re used to being an employee is hard. But if you commit to a daily practice of self-coaching (even just a few minutes a day), you can set yourself up for success
Tag: Entrepreneurship
All entrepreneurs face fear and doubt. The difference between success and stagnation is what you do about it
Marketing is about listening to customers, being authentic, and testing
Pivots are necessary in business and sometimes that means letting valued team members go. Before this becomes a problem, invest in your culture and honesty with employees. If the time comes where they have to leave, at least you have the chance of leaving as friends
Burnout causes productivity loss and can make entrepreneurs feel like they want to quit. When that feeling comes on, diagnose the root cause and address it as soon as possible, since treating the symptoms alone won’t help in the long run
Erin Bury wears many hats (entrepreneur, investor, advisor, and more), but her career so far has been guided by one crucial question and two crucial women
Encouraging ownership is about offering transparency to employees, sticking to your word, and having a little fun along the way. It doesn’t need to cost much, but recognition and reward has to be baked into the process in order to sustain success
Time management is about reclaiming control over your calendar, picking a specific “time anchor” that works for you, and sticking to it (even when it’s a bit inconvenient)
Venture capital fundraising has an incredibly low success rate and there are many other kinds of capital available for growing businesses. But if venture is the right path for your business, pay attention to the process and numbers
One of the best ways to build a business is to solve your own problems. The closer you are to the problem, the deeper and more passionately you will pursue the solution. That gives you the best possible chance of success.