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4 Alternatives To Selling Your Business

Many entrepreneurs dream of selling up and sailing off into the sunset. But selling a business doesn’t always make financial or economic sense. Rather than selling up and cashing out completely, entrepreneurs can explore other ways of getting the benefits of selling whilst still owning the asset.

Microcoaching: The Next Generation Of Personal Development

Microcoaching is an alternative to traditional coaching, consisting of smaller and more frequent questions, guidance and assistance. Rather than scheduling hour-long calls or face-to-face meetings, microcoaching might involve a short chat every few days, or the exchanging of texts or voice notes.

4 Ways To Make Money From Amazon Without Starting Your Own Store

There are plenty of ways to make money on Amazon without opening your own store. If you’re looking for a hands-off way of placing bets and potentially winning big, there might be an option for you here.

The 5 Types Of Post-Exit Entrepreneur

Exiting a business is something many business owners aspire to do. And why wouldn’t they? The act of selling and sailing off into the sunset is glamorized in the media. But when the paperwork is complete and the company is under new management, what remains for the post-exit entrepreneur?

How To Run A Business With Your Siblings

Family businesses can be serious entities. Some of the world’s biggest and best companies are owned by families, including Walmart, Volkswagen and Berkshire Hathaway. In theory, it’s great. In practice, it’s a different story. Could you work with your family?

How Loneliness Could Be Costing Your Business Success, And What To Do

Working long hours and doing whatever it takes to make your business successful isn’t always conducive to spending time with other people. But according to Simone Heng, author of Secret Pandemic, connecting with others is a key part of ensuring your business succeeds.

The 6 Productivity Myths Holding Back Your Creative Output

Believing that everything has to be perfect in order to begin is a damaging belief that will keep reappearing, until all progress has been stolen. Which of these 6 productivity myths might be getting in your way?

When Is A Side Hustle A Good Idea?

All side hustles are not created equal. Anything that takes away from your main business requires serious consideration before embarking upon. Additional projects have the potential to add or subtract. They can make or break an entrepreneur and their business.

Running Your Business At 200 Miles Per Hour? You Could Be A Catalyst Entrepreneur

Catalyst entrepreneurs move fast and burn bright. They are people who take in lots of information, see infinite possibility and can’t stop themselves from moving into action. If that sounds like you, here's how to ensure you don't burn out.

The 12 Plateaus Of Progress, According To AppSumo’s Former CEO

Ayman Al-Abdullah was the CEO of AppSumo as it scaled from $4m to over $80m in annual revenue. He believes mastering 12 plateaus of progress across the three phases of growth is critical to building a successful company. Avoid the pitfalls that others fall into by preparing for them in advance.