Should College Students Embrace Entrepreneurship?

Should College Students Embrace Entrepreneurship?

It is increasingly common for college students to feel uncertain about their future career paths, even upon graduation. With the ever-expanding number of opportunities available today, choosing the right direction is no easy task. One promising career path gaining...
The Value of a Traditional Job vs. Entrepreneurship

The Value of a Traditional Job vs. Entrepreneurship

Approximately 60 percent of young Americans hope to start their own businesses, but most take the conventional path to building their careers. Statistics like this illustrate the ongoing debate whether to pursue a traditional job or take the entrepreneurial leap. With...
The Evolution of Direct Selling & Impact of the Gig Economy

The Evolution of Direct Selling & Impact of the Gig Economy

Introduction Over the past 100 years, the direct selling channel of distribution has evolved along a similar pathway to what we now refer to as the traditional industrial economy business model found in most mature economies throughout the world. We have read about...
The Importance of Thinking Differently

The Importance of Thinking Differently

We might agree that we are always living in the most amazing times, which can also be challenging times depending upon circumstances. History basically reveals that everything evolves in spite of what happens. Our lives are amazing gifts and what we do with them makes...
Entrepreneurial Choices Have Never Been Greater

Entrepreneurial Choices Have Never Been Greater

The entrepreneurial choices available to Americans has never been greater. You can turn a hobby into an enterprise, at least your own small business. Underutilized assets such as time, skills, experience, passion, and purpose can enable a new income stream whereas you...
Direct Selling Is a Form of Entrepreneurship

Direct Selling Is a Form of Entrepreneurship

Over the past 100 years, the direct selling channel of distribution has evolved along a similar pathway as the traditional industrial economy business model found in most mature economies throughout the world. The industrial economy business model, and its...
Employment is Dead

Employment is Dead

One of the latest and most interesting books I have been advised to read is titled: Employment is Dead: How Disruptive Technologies Are Revolutionizing the Way We Work. Deborah Perry Piscione and Josh Drean bring to life the seismic shifts occurring in the workforce,...
What Matters Most?

What Matters Most?

The organization and educational institution cannot ignore the fact that the marketplace has changed and is consistently changing. We consistently evolve and improve upon everything that has an impact on the way we live and work. The speed at which we experience...
The Safety Net is Available

The Safety Net is Available

Employees are generally provided with benefits, the major cost of which are shared by the company as a perk for the employee. The benefits are usually in the form of Health Insurance, some Life Insurance, and Financial Benefits in the form of a 401K plan which...
Adding Value to What You or Your Business Offers

Adding Value to What You or Your Business Offers

There are many different business models and opportunities for the Individual Entrepreneur.  A few business models and opportunities are based upon a “knock your socks off” product or service that is quite unique however, these are actually very rare. Some businesses...
Wrapping Up This Year and Preparing for the Next

Wrapping Up This Year and Preparing for the Next

We end all years with an attitude of gratitude regardless of the outcome because we either thrived or survived. We always approach the New Year with optimism that the New Year will bring forth new opportunities and possibilities. Most likely, we will also commit to...
Growing Your Business by Growing Your Skills

Growing Your Business by Growing Your Skills

I am an attorney and trusted professional advocate for small businesses and entrepreneurs. My article, first published in September 2024, is particularly useful as we move toward starting a brand-new year. Each of us will generally pledge to do some things differently...