Article - 5 Sacrifices Every Entrepreneur Must Make

Being an entrepreneur, regardless of what type of business you decide to endeavor, is a challenge.  Rewarding, yes.  Easy, no.  As entrepreneurs, it is more than fulfilling, more than exciting, to see your dreams come to fruition.  Getting your tax ID, your DBA, your website, etc.  But after you have everything set and in place, it's time to make money, get clients, and generate revenue.

When this does not happen overnight, it can be devastating, but giving up is not an option for most.  In this article, "5 Sacrifices Every Entrepreneur Must Make," by Jayson DeMers, posted on Entrepreneur.com, the author discusses five sacrifices that I feel are very important to keep in mind on your entrepreneurial journey.

"Every entrepreneur starts out with big dreams and excitement.  As an entrepreneur, you control your own destiny, and with the right ideas, the right skillset and unflinching dedication, you can build wealth or establish an enterprise to serve as your legacy" (DeMers).

1. Stability
2. Work/life split
3. Income
4. Sleep
5. Comfort

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Article - 4 Smart Relationships That Will Accelerate Your Small Business' Success

Check out this article from GoSmallBiz.com, 4 Smart Relationships That Will Accelerate Your Small Business' Success by Fran Tarkenton.  The article points out four relationships that small business owners, as well as entrepreneurs, should develop to help their businesses thrive.

Here's an outline of the four relationships the article discusses, but don't miss out on the details!  Click the link below to read the entire article.

1.  A Successful Entrepreneur
2.  Someone With a Different Skill Set
3.  Local Business Owners
4.  People in Your Industry

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Article - Tips for Entrepreneurs

Being an entrepreneur means it is all on you, the "it" being everything from customer service to managing finances, to networking to landing the deal.  It is no surprise that sometimes important tasks may go "un-tasked," trying to manage so many responsibilities.

Yet, staying on top of everything is a must for entrepreneurs.  Which is why the article, "Tips for Entrepreneurs," is a must read for advice on how to stay on track, with topics on reaching out to your network, giving back, never stop being a student, and customer experience management.  The article also provides helpful links on each topic.

"As an entrepreneur every now and then it is important to take a step back and really take a look at the big picture and dive back in with refreshed energy. Here are a few points to revisit and reevaluate after you get up and running."

"Tips for Entrepreneurs" by Mariama Bramble, posted on SBA.gov

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