Living Luxuriously with Lexie Lamour
Too often, we get caught up doing everything we need to do in life and not much that we want to do. With hectic schedules, meeting demands, and putting in hours and hours of hard work, stress just seems to come oh so easily. Sometimes we need to stop, relax and indulge a little… or a lot. Consider theKitty Card. It started out as a concept from a women’s social group (Glam City Girls) and is now emerging into a full-fledged exclusive deals card that is being accepted at some of the hottest spots around town.
Read MoreHow does a virtual office support an entrepreneur?
For the entrepreneurs out there who are looking into starting a business but are working on a tight budget, a virtual office is a smart and easy solution. It’s an affordable way for small businesses or startups to launch their company while providing a professional image to clients.
Read MoreThe infrastructure needed for a home business
There is a definite appeal to working from home. It means that you don’t have to fight rush hour traffic or put on your fancy three-piece suit, since the commute to the home office is a short and casual one. However, working at home is not without its shortcomings. For instance, it means that you’ll need to invest in the right infrastructure to have a functional home office.
Read MoreDammy Ogunseitan from Reach Magazine
Once a week, we will profile people who cowork at The Network Hub to share with you what they are working on and more importantly who they are.
Reach Magazine is geared towards young people, with a primary focus on young entrepreneurs. Our goals are to provide a stage where talented individuals can fully showcase their [...]
Should you have set business hours
What happens, then, if your business is primarily online or you operate on a “by appointment only” basis? The assumption that many people seem to have about freelancers and other similar professionals is that they are always “on the clock” and, as such, they are always available to be contacted by current and prospective clients.
Read MoreBut will it make money
It’s easy for entrepreneurs to lose sight of the end goal. They can get caught up in the enthusiasm of the idea without paying enough attention to whether or not the business can make money. Nowhere is this more prevalent than with web-based businesses. Twitter and Facebook are hugely popular, for example, but they’re far from being immensely profitable.
Read MoreThe importance of mentoring in a coworking space
While many people may think that coworking is merely working on your own projects while sitting around other entrepreneurs and sharing a workspace, there are many additional benefits to coworking. In previous posts I have mused about the importance of sharing library resources, and even having a coffee break and hanging out with other entrepreneurs at the office.
Read MoreBefore you launch; things to consider before opening a business
The self-employed are some of the happiest people around. But like any major life decision you need to think carefully before taking the path of entrepreneurship. Consider how running a business will fit into your life and how you will pay bills during the start-up phase.
Read MoreThe magic of word-of-mouth marketing
A referral or recommendation is a powerful thing. When someone recommends a business to us we assume they have already vetted the business and it passed the test.
Read MoreNetworking your way to success
To do business you must connect, and the best way to connect is through networking. Just putting up a website or printing business cards is no more effective than putting a sign in the front yard. Networking puts a face on your brand.
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