Most successful entrepreneurs will tell you that their primary motivation is to “change the world” and to build something lasting, not to make a lot of money. But the conventional wisdom is that employees work for money, above all else. Yet my own experience, and a still relevant McKinsey survey, l Read More
Many professionals in business, from startups to multi-nationals, assume that team leader or executive is an appointed position, and the skills come with the title. In reality, leadership is best demonstrated while not in a position of authority, and is a skill that must be sharpened every day of y Read More
Most aspiring entrepreneurs believe their initial idea and inspiration requires the most important creative thinking. Experienced entrepreneurs will tell you that the initial idea is the easy part, and it’s the later implementation, and the competitive business marketing that are the real creative Read More
As an advisor to new business owners, I’m accustomed to seeing primarily the simple traditional product pricing strategies, usually driven by competitor prices, or cost plus a reasonable margin. I often wonder whether you as the entrepreneur have worked as hard on your pricing strategy as you have Read More
If you have a great idea and a genuine desire to build a business, you should never be put off by a small budget. Why?

Because although it may not be as easy as it would if you had unlimited funds or the backing of a serious investor or two, it is perfectly possible to start a business on a shoe Read More
These days I see a surge of new startups as businesses seem to be recovering from the pandemic. If you are not starting one yourself, the next best thing is joining one as a partner, or as an early employee. It takes much the same preparation to make you the best entrepreneur, or the best job candi Read More
This is a great time to get into trucking. There is a huge demand but not enough drivers and owner-operators to meet that demand. This definitive 13-step guide includes actionable strategies and insights on how to start a trucking company in 2021. Read More
One of the toughest challenges of an entrepreneur in building a startup is the fact that there are so many things that you don’t know how to do, or don’t like to do. Things like raising money, building a business plan, or hiring and firing people. These aren’t fun, especially for a visionary. That’ Read More
Steli is an aficionado of building and running remote teams, with Close’s 40-strong force working from around the world. In this article, he lays out the pros and cons of going remote, how they made the leap, and some tips for making sure your remote company culture thrives.

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As a mentor to aspiring business owners. smart people stand out to me with intellectual power and depth of knowledge on many subjects. The tougher question is whether you are also wise, in the sense of cultivating the right relationships, understanding team dynamics, and keeping to the correct side Read More
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