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Adversaries Into Allies - Thisisgoingtobebig.com Top 10 Most Practical Blogs for Entrepreneurs With more and more people jumping on the business blogging bandwagon, it's getting to the point that there is far more out there than you could ever hope to read on a regular basis. To help you filter that infoglut down to a more manageable level, here is my list of the ten most practical blogs for entrepreneurs. NOTE: Blogs come and go, and several of the blogs originally listed here have either been discontinued or become relatively inactive. Small Business Trends - Anita Campbell looks at the latest trends affecting small businesses and entrepreneurs. A list like this inevitably sparks some controversy, so before I get hit with a flurry of e-mails or a rant on Fark or Slashdot about what an idiot I am for overlooking a particular blog, let me explaing a little about my methodology. Blogs by famous entrepreneurs - Entertaining and informative though they are, they tend to be mostly about that entrepreneur's business and whatever other topics they find interesting.
How to Run a Business and Still Care for Your Family I met a guy who was a busy executive at a startup in Silicon Valley. His family, a wife and three young kids, lived several states away. He lived in a hotel during the week, worked every evening, and flew home every weekend before returning to the office on Monday morning. Not a very dedicated family guy, right? On the contrary. His family had discussed the arrangement of him being away mid-week, and they re-evaluated it twice a year. I went away from the conversation impressed. Priorities are not just a question of time, in other words, they are also a question of focus and intention. This is what I am living for. This is what matters. I will select these values and allow them to be my compass. The way this is lived out may be different than how other people live, or it may even be totally unique. Image: Paolo Tags: balance, Entrepreneurship, family, intention, priorities, Work
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Creating Business Value The Safest Small Business Startup Strategies Are Virtual, Guerrilla, and Flexible Our continually struggling economy, at least on ground-level, is sending aspiring entrepreneurs mixed messages. On one hand, there’s enormous incentive to stake your claim at a time when competition is low and human resources are high.On the other hand, the still-unknowable future state of our national and global economies is enough to intimidate even the most ardent of entrepreneurs. While we often can’t make up our minds as to whether to invest our capital into budding businesses or stow it away in StorageMart lockers for fear of an economic Armageddon, there are ways to make your enterprising dreams come true while minimizing the risk of these uncertain times: Virtualization The lingering frailty of the real estate market means that at any moment another crisis could lead to rising rent as mortgages skyrocket. Guerrilla Marketing Guerrilla marketing tactics center on the idea that the modern public responds better to seemingly off-the-cuff promotions and brand awareness. Flexibility
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How to Manage Your Time and Business On the Go Like a Boss Are you trying to run your business on the go, but feel like your floundering? Did you know frequent travel or moving around can be detrimental to your daily routine? More importantly, it can hurt your business if you aren’t prepared. Trust me I’ve done this for years now and I know how hard it can be. When I first started out, finding a balance between travel and managing my business was a constant battle. Tasks would fall between the cracks, deadlines were always a last minute rush and to say I was overwhelmed would be an understatement. After a little more time, I started to find my grounding. If you are struggling to travel and build your business then this one’s for you. Click play below or watch this video in YouTube to find out my top tips for managing time and running a business on the go! Can’t see this video? Share this on social media in one click: “Run your business, don’t let it run you.” Check out these resources to help you further: