Achieving Success in Entrepreneurship: 5 Essential Habits for Women

Achieving Success in Entrepreneurship: 5 Essential Habits for Women

When it comes to entrepreneurship, women are making waves. Over the past decade, the number of women-owned businesses has increased by 58%, with women now owning 42% of all businesses in the United States. Despite facing unique challenges, women entrepreneurs are thriving and achieving success in a variety of industries. So, what are some habits that successful women entrepreneurs share? Here are five key habits that can help women entrepreneurs achieve success. 1. Setting Clear…
Learn How to Find Mentors

Learn How to Find Mentors

Mentorship relationships don't always have to be formal relationships. Sometimes they can be as simple as "if I have a question, can I send you an email?" relationships. While individually these relationships might not change your life, having a whole Rolodex of these kinds of mentors can make a big difference. So how can you build up this network of informal mentors? Show up in the right places.  Getting your foot in the door to…
3 Ways for Mentees to Give Back

3 Ways for Mentees to Give Back

A mentoring relationship should be rewarding for both sides. If only the mentee is getting something out of the relationship, chances are the mentor will soon opt out.   It's common for mentees to think that they have nothing to give back to their mentor. That simply isn't true. Though you might not be able to give back in a monetary way, the fact is most mentors aren't in it for the money.   So…
Do I Have To Pay Mentors for Help?

Do I Have To Pay Mentors for Help?

While some mentors will help you grow your business with free high-quality advice, other mentors require payment for their time and counsel.  Usually, for startup companies, these kinds of mentorship opportunities are compensated through equity rather than through cash, as most startups are cash poor.  If you're trying to attract mentors to your company who require equity as payment you're likely wondering ... how much equity is fair? The Amount of Equity Depends on Your…
Are Startup Incubators Right for You?

Are Startup Incubators Right for You?

A unique form of mentorship available to entrepreneurs is incubators. Incubators combine traditional investing with a streamlined mentoring process to help take newbie entrepreneurs from idea to success.   What is an incubator? Is incubator mentorship right for you? Let's take a look.   The Basics An incubator is a business coaching experience often run by very successful entrepreneurs or investors. Often times, the incubator will provide $10,000 to $30,000 in funding or services and…
Learn How to Get More Organized

Learn How to Get More Organized

Get Organized to Increase Your Productivity:  A lot of people have trouble being organized. These people also very often have trouble getting things done on time.  If you want to be more productive, you've got to become organized. One way to overcome disorganization is to establish goals for things you want to accomplish in the short and long term. Make a List The easiest and fastest way to start incorporating goals into your life requires taking time right before or after your…
Your Business Is Not A Hobby

Your Business Is Not A Hobby

If you want your business to be as successful and profitable as it can be, stop treating it like a hobby. Do a fast search on Google, Bing, Yahoo or any other search engine and you’ll find tons of resources claiming to help you “make money online.” You'll read about success stories, people who have tried and failed, and others who will tell you that all work-from-home, multi-level marketing, or any other non-traditional work arrangement…
Getting Started with Social Media

Getting Started with Social Media

Listen in as I share a few tips for using social media to grow your business.  I'm specifically addressing lawyers in this video; however, these tips are highly effective for all service-based businesses.     Bless and Be Blessed! ~TC Cooper
Learn How to Make Your Brand Magnetic

Learn How to Make Your Brand Magnetic

Listen in I share key tips for building leveraging the Internet to build a magnetic brand that attracts ideal clients and premier business opportunities.    Visit UpwardAction.com to learn more about how you can use social media marketing to attract your ideal clients and convert them into paying clients.      
Richard Branson Secrets for Success

Sir Richard Branson’s Secrets for Success

[Tweet "Pure determination and an unrelenting will to succeed is a gift.  Don't squander it. ~TC Cooper"] If the quote you just read speaks to your soul, watch this video to learn what Sir Richard Branson thinks is necessary for success. Now that you've watched the video, take what you've learned and found ways to implement it immediately. The longer you hold on to knowledge without implementing it, the greater the chances your newfound knowledge will…