The Association for Entrepreneurship USA
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The Association for Entrepreneurship USA serves independent and small business leaders across all 50 states through community involvement, peer mentoring and education. By joining forces for greater purchasing power, we offer todays entrepreneur the competitive edge needed to compete in todays digital world.
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Recent Articles
4 Things To Add To Your End-of-Year Checklist
The end of the year is the perfect time for business owners to reflect on the growth of their business in the last twelve months. It can help to shape the following months, as every experience in a new business can be a learning opportunity. We’ve discussed making new...
Evaluating Your 2018 Resolutions
2018 is coming to an end more quickly than we realize. Do you remember what resolutions you made almost a year ago? How long were you able to keep them up? I made it until about April before they went out the window. It wasn’t until a few days ago when I thought about...
Why You Should Be Practicing Gratitude Every Day
Anyone who knows me, knows how important a quality gratitude is to me. It makes all the difference in the world, and can turn any dreary situation into a joyful one. It can change our personal lives for the good, but it can also brighten up our entrepreneurial spirit....
7 Ways To Reward Your Employees
It’s November, which means it’s the month of giving thanks! When you run a business, so much of its success is owed to your team of employees. But writing a check to show appreciation for all your employees can be impersonal and financially irresponsible. Here are...
The Corporal Meets the Commander in Chief…
…and learns the importance of leadership by example. As Commander in Chief of the Continental Army that won American independence from England, president of the convention that wrote the U.S. Constitution, the first man elected President of the United States,...
Why Giving Thanks Makes You Healthier
Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. Not just because my grandma makes the best cranberry sauce, but because of the traditions my family set focusing on gratitude. We went around in circles sharing things we were grateful for, watched old family videos...
Read This If You Feel Like Your Business Has Hit a Wall
When entrepreneurs first start out as business owners, their dreams are constantly pushing them forward. But after you see your first few successes and your business starts to level out, it’s common to face a bit of a slump in your work. You feel burnt out, washed up,...
Going Big – Scaring Business Owners Out of Success
When a good family friend considered expanding his business out of Scottsdale, Arizona to Mesa, Arizona, he imagined his clientele expanding and his money growing. Unfortunately, his investment in office space in Mesa ended up failing - he was unable to attract...
Overcoming Your Fear of Being Mediocre
Every entrepreneur dreams of changing the world, but the fear of falling short can be paralyzing. I know I have fallen guilty of avoiding something simply because I’m afraid I won’t be good enough. Nobody wants to just be average. That’s understandable....
6 Ways To Learn From Failure
They say “nothing ventured, nothing gained.” I’m not sure who “they” are, but they make the risk of failure seem way more simple than it really is. It can be a devastating blow to you and your organization. When you invest your heart and soul into your...
The Corporal Meets The Commander In Chief
...and learns the importance of leadership by example. As Commander in Chief of the Continental Army that won American independence from England, president of the convention that wrote the U.S. Constitution, the first man elected President of the United States, and...
4 Ways To Realize Your Potential
All right, we’ve talked about imposter syndrome. We’ve talked about learning to handle rejection and facing all sorts of fears you might face as you start up your business. But beneath all that, you might still have your doubts. So when you have these...