Having a vision or creating a prototype is one thing. Building it into a successful, scalable business is quite another. It’s no wonder plenty of would-be founders sit on their innovations for long stretches: Taking the first step can seem ridiculously daunting and complicated. Are you bound and determined not to wait any longer to realize your dream of becoming the boss? […]

Data from the Global Dreams Index Survey shows that over half of the world’s women population have given up on their dreams, such that they are unsatisfied with their lives. Chasing a dream often means a lot of sacrifices are needed to realize a dream; which often includes more energy, competences, economic resources and support, however, the same is necessary for men, so […]

All entrepreneurs have stories, of failure and triumph, that drive them to turn their dreams into reality. Your story matters. Starting a small business can be a frustrating and lonely endeavor and keeping your story inside doesn’t serve you or your clients. Sharing your story is one step you can take to get out of a rut and on your way to success.

Limited start-up capital, mentorship, support networks, and access to credit and business loans continue to put African-American entrepreneurs at a disadvantage from the start. Research conducted by Prosperity Now places a human face on the numbers. Black-owned businesses nationally average only $58,000 in annual revenue compared to $546,000 for white-owned businesses. This one statistic illustrates the very real problems confronting African-American entrepreneurs when they try to […]

Being a stay-at-home parent is someone who stays home to raise her children and manage the household. She or he could be highly educated; however, they’ve left a job to stay home to raise children and plans on returning to the workforce once the children are older. Being a stay-at-home parent used to mean that you had to choose between your career […]

There’s a correlation between reading and achievement which begins when you’re a little kid. In fact, researchers consistently find that children who read well do better in school. It’s also an activity which lights up your brain and enhances your vocabulary, cognition, and ability to pay attention. If that sounds right to you, and if pushing yourself to the next level is something you’re always […]

Running a small business or start-up requires much constant action, including strategizing, analyzing data, marketing and consistent learning, just to name a few. Entrepreneurs frequently account for these components of growing a business, but overlook one crucial element that impacts their organization’s day-to-day functioning: listening to their gut.