Category Archives: small business

The New World of Work: Everyone Is Indispensible

There’s a popular saying, in business particularly, which goes like this:

“No one is indispensable.”

This means that you are not special; that you can be easily replaced by anyone we (somewhat carefully) pick off the street.

This “easy and instant replacement” mentality doesn’t feel right anymore, either.

The truth is, everyone is indispensable.   

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Begin With a Job at a Startup, Then Start Your Own

For those of you who want to get in on the ground floor of a new venture, but haven’t yet worked up the nerve to start your own, begin with a job at a startup. But first you should ask yourself if you are prepared for the realities.

Here are some approaches and considerations in finding a good fit with real odds of success:   

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How to Be Productive on a Startup Schedule

While working on Accompl.sh full-time, I’ve been on a bit of a roller coaster of emotions, productivity, success and failure, and it has helped me to better understand what I need to do to keep myself on task.

It’s entirely possible to get a good night’s sleep on a startup schedule and still make time for fun. Here’s how:   

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Has Social Media Become our Higher Education?

I don’t mean to disparage higher education at all. But to be honest, over the past year, I’ve had many more “ah-ha” learning moments than I did in all of my formal education. And I realized that each of these moments came from one resource… social media.    

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What if You Could Create the Perfect Internship?

Many college students waste time looking for the “perfect internship” at big companies, only to be disappointed, answering phones or clipping news articles. But what if they could create the perfect internship – one that utilized their strengths and skills set? Small businesses and start-ups are most often more flexible than big companies. Interns can make a measurable impact, and become more valuable to future employers.   

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Avoid Boring Internships! A Small-Team Environment May Fit You Best

Before your transition into the Real World, you should engage several high-quality, mentor-based internships. People most often associate “internship” with large corporations. These can be productive learning experiences, indeed. But if you’re finding your internships to be boring, perhaps you’re in the wrong environment. Maybe a small team internship would better suit you.   

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