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…
11 Quotes to Increase Your Confidence and Build Your Moxie

11 Quotes to Increase Your Confidence and Build Your Moxie

The Power of Quotes   The inspirational words of others are powerful tools we can use to encourage, inspire and help ourselves become more of who we were  born to be. Courage, confidence, and moxie are essential to finding & creating success in our professional life.   Let the following quotes help you tap into the power that is within you - so you can do the Work that you've been called to do with…
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…