How the Gig Economy is Evolving with High-Level Professional Roles
The gig economy refers to the opportunities and possibilities associated with taking on tasks or “gigs” as independent contractors rather than being employed by a single employer. While the gig economy’s initial growth was fueled by services such as...
Treasury Department May Fine Small Businesses $10,000 for Missing B.O.I. Report
Small businesses and their owners could face penalties of $10,000 or more if they don’t comply with a new U.S. Treasury Department reporting requirement by year’s end — and evidence suggests many haven’t yet complied. The Corporate Transparency Act, passed in 2021,...
Concierge Health Care Boom Creates Upscale Gig Opportunities
Concierge Health Care and medical services are increasing in demand. For those seeking excellent health care services on a personal basis versus sitting in the traditional doctor’s office/waiting room, Concierge Health Care can now come to your home or office. This...
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
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...December 2024 Newsletter
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Refueling the Engine of the US Economy
This article examines the crucial yet often underappreciated role of 1099 contractors, contingent workers, and micro and small enterprises that fuel the nation’s economy. The U.S. economy is a complex mosaic of businesses of all sizes, from large national and...
Strategic Simplicity
Recently, I had the opportunity to visit with personal friend and Internation Business Coach/Strategist, Tony Jeary. Tony is known as “The Results Guy” by those who have benefited from his wisdom and experience in successfully helping clients reduce complexity to...
Why Most Entrepreneurs Start Businesses
To understand why entrepreneurs take the risk of starting their own businesses, it helps to go directly to the source. Many surveys and researchers have delved into what compels individuals to embark on the often challenging path to entrepreneurship, with some...
Identity Leadership Is Where Leadership Starts
Regardless of the micro entrepreneurial pathway you may have chosen, the knowledge conveyed in this, and future articles is universal. You will learn more about my focus on Identity Leadership and the Nine Step Plan for Success which is the focus of my many books,...
Democrat and Republican Small Business Owners Agree
Overall, small businesses express little confidence in current business policies and policy-making. Almost three-quarters (73%) believe these policies favor large companies over small businesses. This sentiment spans political affiliations, with 79% of Republican and...
The New Culture of Independent Entrepreneurship
Peter Drucker, the world renown, preeminent business management consultant, educator, and author, shared the following popular quote: “The best way to predict the future is to create it” Drucker is also quoted as saying: “Culture eats strategy for lunch.” When we...November 2024 Newsletter
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Identity Leadership
Identity leadership is very important to me. It’s a topic that is relevant to the 7.7 billion people living today. Identity leadership is self-leadership, and it is based on the philosophy that if you can’t lead yourself, you can’t lead anyone else. Leadership, or...
Introducing Stedman Graham
Stedman Graham is one of the world’s leading authorities on emotional intelligence. Individuals have engaged Stedman Graham, the largest of corporations and governments throughout the world, all of whom realize that success, at any level, actually starts with people...
Why 40% of College Graduates Are Opting Out of Traditional Jobs
This new group of college graduates represent the new explorers who seek more flexibility in how they plan to work and live. Many are forecasted to become Individual Entrepreneurs. Compared with today, the past few graduating classes found “the opportunities were...
Good News
Small business owners are collectively breathing a sigh of relief at the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates. CNBC and SurveyMonkey’s Small Business Survey for Q3 found that owners said lower interest rates will lead them to increase investments, expand...
Back to the Future
Back to the Future, was a movie some of us may remember. The title was most appropriate for the science fiction story. However, back to the future has never been a good business strategy. This perspective is dedicated to the future of work. We might add that the...October 2024 Newsletter
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Entrepreneur Magazine
- 37% of Employers Would Rather Hire a Robot or AI Than a Recent Grad: 'Theory Alone Is No Longer Enough' January 21, 2025Three out of 10 HR leaders would rather leave a position unfilled than hire a recent graduate.
- What Is Stargate? OpenAI, Oracle, and Softbank Team Up for $500B AI Infrastructure Initiative. January 21, 2025President Donald Trump is reportedly announcing the news on Tuesday.
- What the Inauguration Means for Your Taxes January 21, 2025In his first term, President Trump accomplished one of the most significant overhauls to the tax code in decades with the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). With issues surrounding the economy and job growth front and center, the next four years may bring another wave of change.