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September 3, 2018

How to Choose Your Business Idea

This month I am encouraging people: graduates, retirees, even stay at home moms, to consider the possibilities of entrepreneurship. As I researched the possibilities for each group, I came across list after list of possible business ideas. Here are just a few: Business ideas for Graduates: Fitness Instruction, Electronics Repair, […]
September 3, 2018

Four Steps to Discover a Better Idea

When it comes to choosing a business, you may find yourself stuck listening to the negative voice in your head. That voice telling you all the reasons your idea is not going to work.  If your heart tells you one thing but your head says another, try this creativity exercise. […]
August 7, 2018

You Are Good at Something. What Is It?

If you were educated in most traditional educational systems, chances are you believe that lack of skill at anything: math, music, sports, can best be overcome by working harder. Take this quote from one of America’s founding fathers, John Quincy Adams: Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which […]
August 6, 2018

You are More Amazing than You Think

In my last blog post I showed you a way (StrengthsFinder 2.0) to assess your personal talents and abilities.  When choosing a business, it is important to know what you are good at doing.  But you have more gifts. In addition to your skills and natural abilities you have your […]