...I knew for me that going back to work full-time with a high responsibility and demanding job was NOT what I wanted... More >>

When we think of artists, the word 'starving' is somewhere nearby. But it doesn't have to be that way. Some artists - think Vincent van Gogh - die penniless and unknown, their genius not appreciated until after their death. But others - think Pablo Picasso - die rich, famous and beloved... More >>

If you're like most small business owners, you are scratching your head trying to figure out the new small business tax deduction... More >>

Once you have made up your mind that it's time to start delegating to other people and growing your business, and decided upon what to delegate, only three questions remain... More >>

One of the hardest things a company founder, entrepreneur, or self-employed professional can do is get out of their own way and allow their businesses to grow without them. And there is one and only one way to do that - delegating to others. No one individual can build a billion-dollar business by themselves... More >>

...Why is royalty financing gaining traction right now? Basically, in a difficult economy where most entrepreneurial companies are struggling to break even and taking longer to become profitable, lenders to growing businesses have become tired of waiting for their money... More >>

...Lots of people are unhappy about their jobs, or complain about their jobs (just ask their friends and family), but the way to fixing the problem seems elusive. There are lots of reasons for that, but the more important thing is to just get started... More >>

Every small business needs a website of its own, especially if it's looking to build a distinctive brand. What is more, all of your pages on social media, eBay, Amazon and elsewhere should have one primary goal - driving traffic to your website. The legal documents you need for a retail website are fairly straightforward... More >>

...Of all the business functions you're responsible for, Marketing is the most important. Marketing is the only revenue-producing business function there is: everything else is about cutting costs. Be proactive and consistent: when you stop Marketing, sooner or later your phone stops ringing... More >>

It's no secret that selling merchandise on eBay, Amazon, Etsy and other online e-commerce platforms is big business. The number of people worldwide making a full- or part-time income on eBay has been estimated at between 8 and 12 million... More >>