Now that you’ve decided to take the plunge into business ownership, you need to organize your thoughts and put your business plan down on paper. Sometimes novice business owners think that the business plan is something that can be skipped. It shouldn’t be. There are many benefits to your business and to yourself as an entrepreneur, ... Read More
Making the Leap
How I Was Able to Hang Up My Nursing Stethoscope and Become a Work-at-Home Mom
When I began nursing school, I was a young, 21-year old woman who was eager to heal the world. I wanted to become a travel nurse and work all over the United States. I also never wanted to have children. Then, after I graduated nursing school, I began working in the field. I loved my job and was still very invested in being the best ... Read More
Do You Have What It Takes to Work From Home?
So you want to work from home. Maybe you think about things like waking up at your leisure, taking time off whenever you want to, and being able to work in your PJ's. While some of those things ring true, there are many other things to consider. Here are some questions you might want to think about when considering if you have what ... Read More
3 Things to Consider Before Quitting Your Day Job and Starting a Business
If you're trying to get your own business off the ground while still working a regular nine-to-five job, you'll no doubt be desperate to quit your day job as soon as possible. While it can be extremely tempting to get focused entirely on your new business, leaving your day job at the right time is essential. Many people make the ... Read More
Love Yourself, Love What You Do, Start a Business
The last bites of Valentine’s chocolate are gone. All the red and pink marketing have disappeared from store shelves. But it’s not too late to give yourself a lasting Valentine’s gift by starting a business. Have you dreamed of running your own business? Carving your own path? Is there a product or service or market that you’re ... Read More
How to Choose the Right Business: Six Tips for Getting Started
You’ve decided to take the plunge into entrepreneurial life, but how do you know what type of business is right for you? What industry and business type appeal to you and would make the best use of your specific abilities and assets? Starting a business is a thrilling journey and today more women are coming into their own as ... Read More
Legal Considerations: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know
Raise your hand if you procrastinate when it comes to some aspects of your business. In business, like in life, there are going to be parts you love, and parts you’d rather sweep under the rug for a while. More often than not, the legal aspects of running a business are pushed aside as you focus on serving your customers and making ... Read More
Are You Ready to Start Your Own Business?
Starting a business is not meant to be a breezy, two-step process that can be handled and taken care of within 30 minutes or less. To properly start your own business, you need to start with questions that you will be able to answer: Who do I talk to about beginning a start-up? Where do I go if I want to get a loan? What’s my ... Read More
