Posts Tagged ‘entrepreneurs’
#PinkTip of the Week
Monday, April 9th, 2012
Celebrating National Entrepreneurship Month
Wednesday, November 9th, 2011
This month is a big month for entrepreneurs globally. All the hard work, long hours and tough economic times has taught us to be the best at what we do every day. Taking an idea and turning it into a business to help support your family and employ America is the greatest feeling of all. I am glad to be a small business owner and this month we celebrate your hard work.On November 1, 2011 President Barack Obama declared November as “National Entrepreneurship Month”. Encouraging us to celebrate our successes and support one another. It has never been a greater time than now to join the movement of self employment. Technology has allowed us to turn our mom and pops into global empires that are growing by leaps and bounds every year. (visit website)
Take the time to support a small business during this month or mentor someone you know that is interested in starting their own business. Your advice and motivation can catapult their passion into a billion dollar idea.
Ways to Celebrate National Entrepreneurship Month
Participate in Global Entrepreneurship Week.
November 14-20, 2011 is Global Entrepreneurship Week. This week is full of wonderful events throughout the world. PinkBoss, Inc is participating by awarding and featuring 7 industry changing women located in the metro Atlanta area. We are honoring these ladies for all their hard work and dedication to help others. Come up with creative ways for your organization to celebrate during this week as well. (Visit website)
Participate in Small Business Saturday
November 26, 2011 is the 2nd Annual Small Business Saturday sponsored by American Express. This day over 1.9 million people have pledged to shop and support a local small business in their area. This will help fuel the economy on the biggest shopping weekend of the year. The Small Business Saturday website is full of resources to help you promote discounts for customers to take advantage of for the entire day. You are also eligible for $100 in free Facebook Ads to help promote your business if you plan to participate. (Visit website)
Create a Tweetup or Networking Event.
Take the time to schedule a tweetup or email a few entrepreneurs to meet to discuss challenges and success stories to encourage one another. This can help build your network and offer additional support to other entrepreneurs around you.
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Recession Depression
Tuesday, September 13th, 2011
It is easy to get stuck in Blahville from time to time. Every news report or article states job losses and the effects of the recession each day. Being a business owner allows you to create a profit from your passion and skills but unfortunately it takes money to make money and sometimes there is lack of available funds. Many clients I talk to face the challenge of lack of capital for their business. Sometimes this lack of capital will postpone some of the ideas you have to grow your business.
I am not perfect and have experienced the down part of entrepreneurship as well. During the times when your phones are not ringing as often can be disappointing and discouraging. But remember that true success comes from persistence. Those that continue to stand during these hard times come out ahead of the competition later. Below are a few things that I do to motivate myself and keep business going during the down times in my business. Remember take everything in stride and use the time to plan and prepare for the next upswing in business.
1. Attend Networking Events. Networking is a great to build relationships and gain more leads for your business. Positive entrepreneurship energy can help put you out of the “Recession Depression’ and into innovation for your business.
2. Read Entrepreneur Success Stories. I am always reading and watching success stories of entrepreneurs. Many times they are ever day people just like us that have made it big with their business ideas. You learn that although they are successful now, many times they have faced challenges much larger than yours.
3. Promote Your Brand through Speaking. Volunteer to speak at schools, colleges or organizations about your expertise. You will find that talking about your accomplishments and your business can help push you out of Blahville. It will also help promote your brand.
4. Review Your Products or Services. After you have been in business for a few years you need to review your products or services. Which products/services are selling the most? And why? Make the necessary adjustments to help revive your sales.
5. Finish the “When I Have Time” List. This is a great time to finish that workshop you have always wanted to complete. Is there a book you have wanted to write all these years? Use this time to complete all those tasks you put off.
