by Michael E. Parker | Aug 28, 2020 | Entrepreneurship
Since social distancing requirements began in the US, many companies have turned to remote work to continue their daily duties. After seeing how remote work could save money for a company, many business owners have considered making remote work the norm for their...
by Michael E. Parker | Aug 21, 2020 | Entrepreneurship
No matter what profession you are in, there are challenges. However, for serial entrepreneurs, challenges are more frequent. This is due to the fast-paced and competitive nature of the business world today. Identifying these challenges upfront can help serial...
by Michael E. Parker | Aug 18, 2020 | Entrepreneurship
Creating an engaging website for your business is one of the most important things for any new entrepreneur to work on. After all, in today’s digital age, a company is virtually invisible if it does not have an online presence. There are many ways that you can make a...
by Michael E. Parker | Aug 15, 2020 | Entrepreneurship
Most companies receive some kind of funding in order to get started, whether from investors, loans, grants, or donations. However, some entrepreneurs are wary of giving away their equity or taking on debt. One option for these entrepreneurs is to bootstrap their...
by Michael E. Parker | Aug 10, 2020 | Leadership
Hiring is a part of many managers’ jobs, which means every manager needs to be proficient in evaluating people not only on their qualifications, but also on their personability. Hire someone purely for their experience and you might have a poor team player on your...
by Michael E. Parker | Aug 9, 2020 | Entrepreneurship
Deciding to start a business is never an easy choice. It comes with hours of dreaming, weighing the costs, and thinking through the worst-case scenarios. Although many people would love to start a business of their own, life can sometimes get in the way, and in no...
by Michael E. Parker | Aug 6, 2020 | Entrepreneurship, Leadership
Diversity is a tenant of many organizations, and for good reason. Diversity can encourage better problem solving in the workplace, as a person’s background can influence their perception of the world. With more diversity, you have a larger variety of perspectives,...
by Michael E. Parker | Aug 3, 2020 | Leadership
Everyone has times in their life when things go poorly. Unfortunately, there are many people each day who experience surprise injuries, unexpected deaths of a loved one, or a major disaster, such as a house fire. Expecting an employee to work through a situation like...
by Michael E. Parker | Jul 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
Creating online content is a way for businesses to get the word out about what they do without utilizing obvious advertisements. An online presence adds a level of trust to a brand, as consumers like to see a company that is well-rounded. The following are just a few...
by Michael E. Parker | Jul 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
Many people have skills that they can monetize into side hustles. The idea of owning a business can be a tempting proposition, and when the business is part-time, it can seem less scary to those who are risk-averse. Yet, running a side hustle is still not always easy....