As an entrepreneur, choosing the right organizational structure for your business could save you a ton of headaches in the future. Although the ease of starting and operating your business as a sole proprietor might seem inviting, trust us, a little extra work up-front is worth your time. We get it, with the millions of things you already have on your plate trying to get your awesome idea off the ground, taking a longer and harder route can just seem like another obstacle on your path.Â
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And the Gold Medal Goes to… (Traits of High-performing Teams)
What makes a truly successful team? The individuals or the collective excellence? The mix of personalities? Does it all depend on the team leader? Hubspot Agency Post editor Jami Oetting compiles the top traits of great teams as originally posted…
Unlikely Places to Find Inspiration
Have a project coming up that requires you to be at your creative best? Find yourself lacking focus or maybe even experiencing “writer’s block”? Never fear… inspiration is near! Inspiration is an abstract emotion that not only motivates you but…
STOP… In the Name of Stress
Big event coming up? Did you just get a lead on that client you know will grow the business? Feeling excited, but a little bit nervous too? It’s understandable. We’re most nervous when we have something big coming up and…
Baby, Come Back: How to (Successfully) Get Return Customers
Business success is driven by your ability to gain and retain repeat customers. These repeat customers spend more, spend often and love your brand. They will stay loyal, talk about your business to friends and keep coming back for more.…
10 Ways to Motivate Yourself
Motivation is an ebb and flow. We all have days of high energy which make us feel like we can take on the whole world—then again, we other days when even getting out of bed feels like a huge task.…
Fewer Decisions, Happier Life!
It is a proven fact that the more decisions you make, the more stressed and tired your brain becomes. You may not even think you’re making a lot of decisions daily, but it starts when you wake up and have…
Finding a Great Mentor
A successful professional life can be demanding; especially when you’re a woman juggling a career, children and a family. Most often, successful women feel a sense of guilt when they prioritize their family over their profession or vice versa. The…
If You Could Turn Back Time… How to Maximize Your Workday
Have you noticed how time just flies by when you have a lot of work to do? When you really need more time, the entire day seems to have come and gone in an instant. And when you’re not as…
Motivation Station: Stay Energized (even when it’s cold and snowy outside!)
It’s winter—the sun is hardly out, it’s snowing across most of the East Coast and you probably just want to stay inside and snuggle under a blanket with a mug of hot chocolate. Guess what—you’re not the only one! Stacey…
Accomplish Your Big Goals
January is almost over and it is almost that time of the new year when most of us have probably already faltered on our resolutions—or are struggling to keep pace with the promise we made for the year. Whether in…
A One-word New Year’s Resolution
It’s that time of the year: we’re all looking at 2015 in retrospect celebrating successes and learning from mistakes. As we complete this process of self-analyzing, most of us would end up in making resolutions to live by in 2016…
Leadership Lessons from Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln is a timeless leader. In thinking about the future, it’s important to remember the past. Compiled by Bubba Page, founder of QuotaDeck and contributor to Inc. magazine, the following are five timeless leadership lessons to take away from…
Being Productive… Even When it Gets Dark at 4 p.m.
How do you stay awake, active, and productive when it looks and feels like 9 p.m. when it’s only 4 in the afternoon and all you want to do it sit on the couch and watch TV? Try implementing some…
Make Smart Decisions All Day Long
Every single day, individuals make at least 70 decisions, according to a study from Columbia University. From the simple decisions such as what to eat for dinner, to the more complicated and life-changing decisions like deciding whether or not to…
Communication Secrets to Be a Better Leader
Great leaders are usually exceptional communicators. They are adept at connecting with every person in the audience, inspiring them to achieve more than they thought possible, and always seem to be able to deliver a powerful message. Dr. Travis Bradberry,…
Types of Lists You Need to Make Every Day Productive!
Keeping lists is a surprisingly simple way of keeping on target, getting things done and squeezing more out of every moment. Lists are also tricky in that they need to be done right and cramming everything into one giant list…
The Road to Success: Why Attitude Matters
A recent Stanford University research suggests that a person’s attitude is a better predictor of their success than their IQ. Psychologist Carol Dweck categorized people’s attitudes into two categories: the fixed mindset and the growth mindset. People with a fixed…
Boost Your Confidence at Work
Having confidence at work is a great way to boost your energy, inspire others and motivate yourself to reach maximum potential. Personal achievement and satisfaction are a big part of your work life, and having confidence to reach those goals…
Things to Know About Yourself Before Starting a Business
There is both good and bad news about becoming an entrepreneur—the good news is that you won’t have a manager to answer to (you’re the boss now!). The bad news? When you build a new team, people may be telling…