When I was “transitioned into the freelance world” (aka laid off) a few years back, I knew I had a lot to learn about business and was hungry to learn from anyone who would teach. This is okay as a perspective, as hungriness seems a prerequisite to entrepreneurship, but it can lead to some confusion as advice goes.
The Business Learning Curve
A recent post from an excellent blog I follow, entitled “19 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started My Business“, resonated strongly with me. I haven’t been on the freelance—ouch, ok—running my own business scenario for as long as Erika has, but in my stint thus far I’ve had a lot of “aha” and…
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The Truth About Network Marketing
But A paycheck isn’t guaranteed! No, it’s not. Every business owner and entrepreneur can say the same thing about their day-to-day lives. You don’t have a salary; you only make money by producing. On the other hand, if you’re an effective producer you will see some substantial rewards for it, which is not guaranteed in a salary job. We’ve all heard someone complain they bust their ass and seem to get no recognition, right? Maybe it’s even been you.
Company events I attended
Here are some pictures of me at some of the recent events my company was involved in. I was happy to represent for marketing. The Fast 50 (Business Journal’s award for the fastest growing in Triad area 2008)• [See it here] — I was standing next to Dana, who used to be my assistant prior…
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