If you are running full speed ahead all the time, the engine will burn out and it won't be pretty. As an entrepreneur you need a break occasionally, in fact you MUST take a break from work. Here are a list of 75 ideas that the TPE community came up with for taking that time off - everything from a mini 20 minute retreats, to tropical resorts, it's all here:
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Thinking about starting a business in 2010? Success depends on both passion and innovation as a business owner. Well here are 26 New Entrepreneur Ideas that have never been done before:
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The saying, “Go with your gut” is so overused, we sometimes forget that it’s 100% true. We are genetically programmed with a lifetime of knowledge that equips us with the ability to make GOOD decisions, quickly. You may call it instinct, or street smarts, or even ESP. Whatever you call it, you must trust it, because your gut will be right most of the time...Read more »
The saying, “Go with your gut” is so overused, we sometimes forget that it’s 100% true. We are genetically programmed with a lifetime of knowledge that equips us with the ability to make GOOD decisions, quickly. You may call it instinct, or street smarts, or even ESP. Whatever you call it, you must trust it, because your gut will be right most of the time...Read more »
What if I told you that the fact that you don’t know what you stand for and/or haven’t communicated that to your customers is losing you business? I mean, like a shit-load of business. Now, would you take the time to answer the question?
If you don’t know what you stand for, you’re missing out, people. Big time.
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As an entrepreneur, you probably have a longer to-do list than most people who have straight 9-5’s. If you’re also a parent, you could probably have a to-do list long enough to wallpaper your kitchen. In this age of social networking and over-scheduling, it’s hard to complete one task efficiently, let alone get it all done.
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I spent the afternoon with Simon Sinek, Author of Start With Why, and learned a lot of unexpected stuff. I originally planned to show this video later, but his comments on why you should "not work when you go to work" as an entrepreneur were so intriguing, I thought you should see this immediately.
After you are done watching this video, take a peak at the pictures below. Simon and his colleague Kim are holding their favorite book! Well not really their favorite book, I asked them to take the photo. But we'll just pretend its their favorite book, shall we?
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Are you stuck in a rut? Thinking in circles? If you want to succeed as an entrepreneur you need to be able to get out-of-the-box. And you need to do it fast. Good news! There is a solution. The TPE community shares, 91 tips on how to get your brain innovating again:
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If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. This famous saying couldn't be any truer then when it comes to successfully building a business. If you want to become an entrepreneur, listen to what these "been-there done-that's" have to say about getting ready:
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Think running a business is hard? Try it while being a mom! It is possible, though, and the TPE community has these 100+ tips on how to succeed as a mom entrepreneur.
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If you have struggled landing the big fish in the past, the TPE community is here to help! Here are 44 ways to bring in the big client with the deep pockets.
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You've had the moment. I am sure of it. That fleeting thought of a great idea. Or that momentary dream of being your own boss. And maybe, just maybe, you are having the moment right now. I mean, why else would you be reading this.
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Have you ever been laughed at? Good. That is exactly what I had hoped. You see, if you want to be a successful entrepreneur, you better get ready to be questioned, ridiculed and worse.
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The dream of every entrepreneur is to grow, and grow fast. But if not managed properly it can be the recipe for disaster. Learn the rapid growth strategies from these Toilet Paper Entrepreneurs who have been-there and done-that:
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Are you ready to stand out from the crowd? Do you want to be different, I mean really different, from the competition? Really? Then read these 68 a tips contributed by the TPE community and do at least one. You will leap frog forward!
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Being INSPIRED is about more than just feeling good. It is about having a passion or drive to do what it is you do best, and the ability to transform it into your business to help and fulfill others on their quest to become what they choose. VividLifeRadio.com helps to inspire conscious individuals, and entrepreneurs to learn, grow and take action. Doing what it takes! This is what we love about The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur.
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They say misery likes company. I think challenges like company too. As an entrepreneur you may feel that you are an island. You may believe that you are the first ever to face your challenge, but I have good news. You're not. Many entrepreneurs have come before you, and many will after. Here are the stories that some of our TPE community wanted to share with you. You are not alone!
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Most entrepreneurs are freelancers. We work four ourselves, but we actually do all of the work. We get so used to the DIY we end up believing that no one else could ever do what we do, at least not very well.
First of all, that’s a fairy tale. As awesome as you are, you are not the ONLY person on the planet who can take out the trash. More importantly, you’re killing your chances for success. Doing all the work simply isn’t scalable.
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It sucks to receive complaints. I mean, it is a blow to the ego for sure. But there is a silver lining (or perhaps its platinum)... a complaining customer is an opportunity to improve your service not only for them, but for all future customers. And, if you do it right, you can turn that unhappy customer into your biggest, most vocal fan. Here are 55 tips, donated by TPErs, on exactly how to turn that raging customer into a raving fan:
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Struggling to stay on task? Jumping from here to there and back to here, only to forget where here was. The good news is you are not alone. The bad news is if you don't fix it, you will be alone (with a struggling business). Thanks to the amazing TPE Community, here are 63 tips on how to stay focused. OK, go ahead and read, and make sure to turn off the email while you read this.... you need to focus.
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When you have passion for something it will get you over every brick wall, help you weather every storm, and even when you’ve been knocked down for the hundredth time, compel you to get back up and try again. You can’t build a successful business without it.
No one can be a little bit passionate. You either have passion for...
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Entrepreneurship has changed forever. The old way is imploding. And it is a good thing. Scary. But a good thing, nonetheless.
Just like a star in its final stage of life, OWE (Old Way Entrepreneurship) started a rapid, insatiable burn after 9/11 and in this past year started the collapse into a black hole. But along with the death of OWE, is the birth of a NEW (New Entrepreneurship Way). I know, I know. The acronyms aren’t the best, but those are not important. Here is what is:
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If you’ve read my book you know I’ve learned to be thrifty. It’s the TPE way, man. But it hasn’t been the popular way, until now. Thanks to the rip-roaring economy, everyone wants to find ways to save money. Penny pinching is downright sexy. (Okay, maybe that’s a stretch. You use what you’ve got, right?)
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