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Startup Glossary: The Essential Entrepreneur’s Guide to Business Terms

85 small business definitions you need to know.

As I embarked on the journey of starting my own business, I meticulously planned every aspect of its operation. From understanding my target customers to planning marketing strategies and refining service offerings, I left no stone unturned.

Yet, amidst this detailed planning, I failed to anticipate the sheer weight of responsibility that would fall on my shoulders as a solo entrepreneur.

In an instant, I found...

20 Time Management Strategies to Find More Time for Everything

“Don’t say you don’t have enough time. You have the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur, Michelangelo, Mother Teresa, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein.”

— H. Jackson Brown, Jr., American author of the Life’s Little Instruction Book series.

We say it all the time: "I don't have time for that."

We push aside personal, professional, and family goals that genuinely matter to us to conten...

The Profound Impact of Giving and Receiving Encouragement. And 10 Motivational Bible Verses.

“You can do this. You’re so much stronger than you realize. And remember, I’m always here by your side.” These words of encouragement are so natural and unpretentious yet so powerful to the person to whom they are directed. ...

How to Write Good Survey Questions: The Essential Guide

by guest contributor, Martha Brooke

Quality output depends on quality input, and surveys are no exception. Do you want your output to be an actionable customer survey? Then, your input requires incisive, compelling questions. Want to know how to write good survey questions? Read on.

Prashanth Southekal, head of the Data for Business Performance Institute, says, “Companies...have tons and tons of data, but [success] isn’t about data collection, it’s about data management and insight.”

Well sa...

Writing a Book: Tips for Getting It Done with a Full-Time Job

Embarking on the journey of writing a book is a dream for many aspiring authors. But for those juggling a demanding full-time job and family responsibilities, it may seem like a distant and unattainable goal. The reality is that with the right mindset and strategies, you can write and publish your book alongside your busy schedule. Let’s get down to it. ...