You Can Only Do So Much Your role as an entrepreneur isn't to become the world's best programmer, graphic designer, marketer, or SEO expert. These can be some of the keys to your success, but you don't need to be the person doing everything, turning all the keys. When you take on these unnecessary tasks, you're limiting yourself tremendously. Your only real job is to grow your company and make it as big as you want it to be. Delegating those tasks where you lack either proficiency or the time to...

Great Ideas Everyone has great ideas. We dream them up in the shower, over a morning coffee, or while lying awake at 3 a.m.  Having a blockbuster idea is only the first step. After that, executing your concept to its fullest potential is the critical step that transforms your idea into a business engine that achieves your dreams. To turn your idea into a real business, follow the six steps below. Step #1: Construct Your Vision A Master painter knows what they will paint and what feelings they want to convey before...

Build a Business of Substance As an entrepreneur starting from scratch, you’ll face a lot of obstacles including stiff competition from established businesses, finite capital and resources, and a steep learning curve. However, starting from scratch does give you one tremendous advantage — you are the one who decides what to build and how to build it. Much like selecting the building materials for constructing a house, you select the components you wish to use when creating your company. Starting out as a solo entrepreneur gives you the flexibility to...