Wednesday, September 21, 2016

How Entrepreneurship Brings Freedom

Independence. It is one of the major reasons many people dive into the world of entrepreneurship. Some forms of control and flexibility can only be experienced by business owners, which is corroborated by a poll by TD Bank wherein 96 percent of respondents agree that freedom is the best part of running a business.

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Some of these freedoms, other than the all-important financial freedom that helps motivate entrepreneurs to become strong leaders and successful in their endeavors, are the following:

Work freedom

Those yearning to escape the monotonous life inside the four walls of their office get another option to earn a living via entrepreneurship. It offers a choice wherein one calls the shots and “be his own boss,” determining the tasks he needs to work on.

Lifestyle freedom

For some people, they have no other choice but to build their life around their job. When one is an entrepreneur, there will be more freedom to decide on where to live, what car to drive, where and when to vacation, and other lifestyle choices.

Time freedom

One of the downsides of working in a corporate setting that certain people frown upon is the daily 9-to-5 schedule. There is a need to get up early, endure rush hour traffic, and have recreational activities be contingent on free time from work.


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Brian Dougherty worked formerly in the corporate world as a telephone service technician for a couple of years, but established his own business after discovering it allowed him to be in control of his own time and finances. With his wife, Jenny, he manages Dougherty Marketing, which has helped many entrepreneurs attain success. Visit this website for more details.

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Tried And Tested: Success Secrets From Good Mentors

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Good mentors are hard to find, especially in a competitive environment. Having a reliable authority figure who paved his or her own path to success is necessary for a younger person who wants to be an achiever in business. Here are the qualitis of tried and tested mentors:

1. They value learning. Instead of stopping at a certain level, truly successful people continue to study their field. They are accepting of trends and differing beliefs. Above all, they invest in themselves and the people they manage, even if it means paying a high price.

2. They share their knowledge to pass on their success. Truly amazing businesspeople aim to see others succeed the right way. To lead others to this path, they are generous with their skills and experience, even if it benefits potential competition. At the end of the day, it’s about keeping the flame alive in others’ careers.

3. They trust people even before they prove themselves. The best mentors in business know that the biggest investment is people. As they share their expertise, experiences, and successes, they are not scared to show their unbridled support to individuals who are driven to succeed. Giving a vote of confidence even when nothing much is happening can boost a person’s determination.

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Those who prospered with the help of a great mentor should pay it forward and share their skills with the next generation. Instead of promoting a harsh and impersonal industry, why not change the game by being sincerely supportive of others, as this is the way to truly healthy and innovative business competition.

Founded in July 2001 by Brian Dougherty and his wife, Jenny, Dougherty Marketing offers mentorship and training services to people who aim to improve their entrepreneurial and leadership skills. The company has already helped hundreds of groups and individuals in starting their business and achieving success. Visit the company’s official website for more information on its services.