Ready to start a business? Have a killer idea? There is a big difference between an innovator and an entrepreneur: capitalizing on demand. Here are two simple points that matter before anything else: 1) Do you have a demand for what you offer? 2) If not, do you believe you can generate one? Many people get into working for themselves because they want to make their lives better, they want financial freedom, or perhaps they want to change the world. However, as great an idea can be, there are

What I've learned today with clients...in any business...is that motivating them to take action and make changes is much more important than the knowledge to be in the field. The reason I say this is in any business? I was a personal trainer in fitness 3 years ago and I've transitioned into marketing/new venture consulting. The knowledge is there and can easily be given to new clients. Creative ideas can always be used. Tying the components together in a strategic plan can also be done. Ge

If your child is looking to have a dog or cat but need to learn responsibility, hermit crabs make the perfect first pet. They're simple to take care of; they need to be fed with water added. They have their own distinct personalities and characteristics, making them entertaining and educational. When you buy a hermit crab, you empower sellers to strip them of their family, take them out of their habitat, and imprison them. While hermit crabs can live up to 30 years in their own habitats, th

Man, going into business and getting yourself known and out there isn't easy. While I've been given great advice, I've also been given some terrible advice too. I've had the experience of successfully starting and improving organizations and I've also had the failure of overloading more than I can handle. My character has been tested more than I could have imagined. I've had to rework my thinking numerous times as to what makes someone truly successful and continue to do so. Some of my tests