Travis Foster
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7 Nails in the Coffin: Tell-Tale Signs Your Business Is in Trouble
It is difficult to admit that the business in which one has invested so much time and money might be in trouble. It is said that the average entrepreneur fails 3 times before they succeed in business, so knowing when to stay and bat it out and when to cut your losses and move on is a difficult thing. A successful formula is a mixture of several things and if the combination is off, you might be best looking for another opportunity. Not all failures come out of nowhere but these 7 tell-tale signs your business is in trouble can warn you that your business could be balancing on the cusp of a potential failure and it might be time to move on. Nobody will condemn you because your business didn’t pan out, so it doesn’t make sense to beat a dead horse, persisting in running a failing business simply because you are hopeful that things will work out.
By Travis Foster5 years ago in Journal
What Do Entrepreneurs Fear Most?
A lot of people have the vision to become entrepreneurs. However, many could not pursue this vision because they have been overcome by fear. You may have a brilliant idea, but if you cannot overcome these fears, you will not be able to achieve anything!
By Travis Foster5 years ago in Journal
10 Reasons Why Less Stress at Work Helps You Live Longer
With mankind’s ever-evolving needs and aspirations in life, everyone is working themselves harder to bring their dreams into reality. While this drive to succeed is worthy of applause, did you know that pushing yourself too hard could actually shave off years from your life?
By Travis Foster5 years ago in Longevity
Top 10 Qualities of a Great Business Leader
Great leaders can be found anywhere; no particular industry has a monopoly on this. Anyone can be a great business leader, be it a politician or the manager of a small diner. However, regardless of the disparities in their profession or background, most great leaders have certain things in common. You ought to ask yourself if these are characteristics that you see in yourself.
By Travis Foster5 years ago in Journal
Secrets of CEO’s: How to Run a Successful Business
There is a reason why certain businesses attain success, while their competitors fail to do so. The fact is that, the way you run your business plays a huge part in determining the level of success your business attains. Also, it has being discovered that it is easier for entrepreneurs who think more like CEO’s of big companies and less like owners of small businesses, to achieve sustainable success.
By Travis Foster5 years ago in Journal
Why Should Every Entrepreneur Invest to Social Media?
If your business has not yet taken advantage of the awesome benefits that the social media offers, then you must be losing a lot. Whatever business niche you are operating in, the social media presents a platform for you to upscale your business. From these social platforms, you can understand your target audience and what inspire them to connect with you. Thereafter, use this information to determine the best way to interact with your audience and keep them engaged.
By Travis Foster5 years ago in Journal
Choosing a Name for your New Business
There are a lot of awesome things about starting your own business, but possibly the coolest thing is being able to choose a name for your new business. It sounds easy but it is not a simple process. You need to get a perfect name both to fulfill the legal requirement and to build a great brand for your business.
By Travis Foster5 years ago in Journal
The Reason 90 Percent of Business Startups End In Failure
Though it is a common assumption that startups have the power to alter the face of business and technology, in recent years however, the tradition of founding new companies has enjoyed a lot of hypes. Even though some business startups have interesting and inspiring success stories, a lot of startups have crashed over the years.
By Travis Foster5 years ago in Journal
Why a Simple Business Plan is All You Need
It is always exciting to start a business of your own. This marks the start of your independence and self-sustenance, and the possibilities that spring from it are limitless. Given the right amount of attention and nurturing, it can set you for a life of financial freedom and stability.
By Travis Foster5 years ago in Journal
What to Do When Business is Slow
It’s always an exciting venture to own a business. It opens up a lot of possibilities, and the fact that you are the boss of you gives you enough flexibility to do what you want. It’s the dream job, because you basically call the shots for everything!
By Travis Foster5 years ago in Journal
Hiring a Co-Founder? 6 Things to Discuss
Many hands make light work – true that. There are numerous stories of multiple leaders starting up and building super successful companies – Larry Page and Sergey Brin co-founded Google, Steve Jobs, and Steve Wozniak co-founded Apple and, closer home, Flipkart founders Sachin Bansal and Binny Bansal. Multiple founders come together, united in one passion, to execute their business plans with the acumen of many combined. However, it is not all rosy working in teams – clashes of ideas, conflicts on methodology will occur frequently and must be dealt with maturity for the venture to succeed. Here are some important things to think about before beginning your hunt for a co-founder -
By Travis Foster5 years ago in Journal
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