Democrat and Republican Small Business Owners Agree

Democrat and Republican Small Business Owners Agree

Nov 11, 2024 | Hiring And Labor

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

The New Culture of Independent Entrepreneurship

Nov 1, 2024 | Featured

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...
Identity Leadership

Identity Leadership

Oct 16, 2024 | Inspiration

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

Introducing Stedman Graham

Oct 15, 2024 | Featured

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...
Good News

Good News

Oct 4, 2024 | Finance

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

Oct 2, 2024 | Gig Economy

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...
Trends to Watch

Trends to Watch

Oct 1, 2024 | Featured

Individual Entrepreneurship will become more and more popular. The gig economy is forecasted to continue to grow (65 million plus are already involved) becoming even more appealing to those who seek flexibility and freedom in how underutilized assets, time,...
What Matters Most?

What Matters Most?

Sep 15, 2024 | Featured

As an independent contractor, micro entrepreneur, you make choices every day as to what matters most. Those choices impact the results associated with your efforts. The goal is to always maximize the “Return on Opportunity.” The phrase, Return on Investment (R.O.I.)...
Simplicity is a Strategy

Simplicity is a Strategy

Sep 2, 2024 | Inspiration

Simplicity is a strategy, however, as easy as the four words are to repeat, execution is always very challenging. This article introduces the reader to the most powerful and executable strategy for sharing with others the main ingredients of your business, venture, or...
Now Is The Time!

Now Is The Time!

Aug 26, 2024 | Inspiration

The calendar is moving toward the last few months of the year! The calendar does not stop or pause, it continues forward at the same consistent pace as always. Assuming that you are an independent contractor, micro entrepreneur, or even a traditional entrepreneur, now...
Multiple Income Streams

Multiple Income Streams

Aug 19, 2024 | Gig Economy, Work From Home

I am often asked the question: What is the single most important reason for exploring the gig economy? My response has evolved to this: The gig economy is a great enabler for those who desire more freedom in the manner in which they work and/or the ability to develop...
Beyond the Numbers

Beyond the Numbers

Aug 12, 2024 | Gig Economy, Hiring And Labor

The recent U.S. Jobs report triggered some concerns throughout the economy as unemployment rose for the fourth straight month. These results have triggered much conversation relative to the state of the economy, interests’ rates, stock prices, virtually anything and...