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What NOT To Do When Starting A Business
It happens all the time, starting a business with a close friend sounds like a lot of fun…but it’s not always wine and roses. Priorities change and two people may soon have two completely different visions for the company long term. I’ve been to the school of hard knocks in regard to partnership, and I’ve seen it destroy others’ friendships over the years. So, think long and hard before going into a partnership and if you decide to move forward, be sure you have plans in place for things like an exit strategy if one partner wants out, financing the biz issues, time commitments etc. In my book, Your Idea, Inc. I have a survey that’s helpful to discuss with a potential partner before starting a business so as not to end a wonderful friendship but as a starting point, I recommend lots of dicsussion!
From Humble Beginnings to Huge Success
Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises. Demosthenes If you have been holding back on your lightbulb idea, find inspiration from these success stories and youll realize that you dont have to sacrifice motherhood for success. You too can have it all!
Spring Cleaning Isn’t Just for Spring Anymore!
The concept of spring cleaning seems to validate the idea that we only have to clean and organize once a year. Not true! It needs to be a daily maintenance, according to organization expert Mary Carlomagno, author of Secrets of Simplicity.
Did You Find Your Passion, Or Did It Find You?
My brother, Jeff, was not only cool cause he was my big brother but he had focus and found his passion when he was barely 13. I envied that characteristic and very early on I hoped to share that trait; no such luck.
Live the Journey. It's the Reward.
Each and every day is filled with gifts, lessons, openings, opportunities and messages, yet we rarely take the time to be present enough to see all the beauty that each day holds. Too often we are so preoccupied with the destination, we forget the journey. The journey is the reward.” -Chinese Proverb