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How to Build a Growth-Oriented Career in the Sharing Economy
The sharing economy is one of the most remarkable new-financial-sector success stories in recent memory. And like many success stories, it began with a straightforward

6 Tips for Managing Stress and Thriving as a Business Owner -Julie Morris
Owning a business is stressful. From a lack of cash flow and being in debt to operational, employee, and supply problems, it can be overwhelming.

Social Media Marketing Pointers
As a startup or entrepreneur, marketing is often relegated to being last in their considerations and/or budgeting. This reality is often aligned with startups believing

2 Super Surprising Goal Setting Tips
Love it or hate it, goal setting is the theme of a new year. It is an obvious time to re-set – to reflect; to

Funding for Startups
I was listening to an interview last night with the CEO of JP Morgan Chase, Jamie Dimon. I was struck by his answer to a

Scale Up Know How
I love listening to podcasts! In fact, its my favorite time of day. The fact that I happen to be on the bicycle or treadmill

2 Reasons Inspiration is Key
So often ignored and seen as the the ‘touchy feely’ part of business, and yet critical to any business success, is the original inspiration which