Freedom means different things to different people, yet there are two common ingredients within the context of “freedom” that seem to be fundamental to most people’s definition. The two ingredients for baking the cake of “freedom” in one’s life appears to be having both the time and money to enjoy life… on your own terms.  There’s, therefore, an important aspect of freedom … [Read more...]

When you know that you want to go into business for yourself, it can be an incredibly exciting prospect. But at the same time, you may find that it can be difficult to work out exactly what you want to do. Because there are so many different kinds of businesses out there - selling, servicing, and more - how are you meant to pick what to do? And more importantly - how are you … [Read more...]

The book, “Rich Dad Poor Dad” by Robert Kiyosaki talks about the difference between how the wealthy use their time and resources compared to the poor and the middle class. In particular, the book defines how the rich invest their resources into building assets that generate passive income, many times over, whereas those stuck on a financial treadmill of trading time for … [Read more...]

After the crash of 2008-2009, many people left the nine to five in favor of starting their own businesses. No longer did they have the faith in their employers that retirement funds were secure and would be for tomorrow. Many of these people did not have a huge amount of money to invest, and so began a boom in the mobile food business. Gone are the days of trucks serving … [Read more...]

You have never been one to conform to the normal rat race that society expects of you. Going above and beyond people’s expectations is something you thrive on and you’re ready to tackle your next big dream. You have been chasing the career of your dreams for several years now; starting your own business has been something you have always dreamed of. You are finally in a … [Read more...]

Nowadays, even new entrepreneurs, rather than starting a business from scratch, are going ahead with the franchise business, which although is not a sure-shot success formula, but is more reliable and has greater chances of success as compared to the conventional method of starting a new business.   Picking The Right Brand The major factor on which the growth of your … [Read more...]

Starting your own business can be incredibly rewarding. When you’ve always wanted to own a company, and you’ve had entrepreneurial dreams for quite some time, it can be incredible to realize that your dreams are about to come true. When your business is set to be based in the healthcare industry, that can feel even more exciting. A lot of the time, when you follow a … [Read more...]

We’ve all seen the headlines: China is the next emerging business superpower. As an entrepreneur, you might want to get in on the action from the very beginning. Eastern economies are growing faster than their Western counterparts and are seeing the industries of manufacturing and exports grow at an astronomical pace. Many business-minded individuals see the odd gap in the … [Read more...]

If you are bored with your day job and like doing DIY around the house, it’s time for you to set out on a new mission: set up your own handyman business. Handymen are perfect those small jobs that rack up around the house from fixing cupboard doors to building flat pack furniture. You would be surprised just how in demand they are. Starting up a business as a handyman … [Read more...]

Are you a health professional with business acumen? Are you keen to help others while also nursing your own finances? If you’re eager to take control of your schedule and use your skills to benefit others, why not consider setting up on your own? Working for others has its perks, but sometimes, being your own boss presents incredible opportunities such as hiring people from … [Read more...]