2. Turn those website visitors into loyal subscribers by offering them something free in exchange for their email address

Small businesses are often overshadowed in the news by large corporations and conglomerates. They may not generate as much

Starting a business is a supremely difficult endeavor, no matter who you are or what industry you're aiming to break into

Last year, my Instagram account blew up--to put it mildly. I grew from 0-100,000 followers in less than 6 months.

We summited under crystal blue skies and tried to take in the views that allowed us to see far into Canada to the north and

Pleasure lives in the realm of now. It's made of feeling and emotion, which are both very important, but predictably unstable. It's impossible to base a meaningful life solely on the pursuit of pleasure.

The purpose of entrepreneurship, while it certainly has a self-serving element to it, is primarily based in service to others. I believe that embedded in all ethical businesses, there is an intrinsic element of social good, even if the owners profit wildly as a result.

It seems like everybody is overlooking the most powerful strategy of all.It has nothing to do with social media, or cold calling, or even "networking." You can do it right now. Today. And it's free.

Give the universe space to do it's work while you do yours, and when the thing you want finally does happen for you, let it be a happy, albeit not entirely unexpected surprise.

I’m notorious for passing up on party invites in favor of late-night proofreading.

Since applying for loans is so onerous for small business owners and other self-employed professionals, it's created an underserved