A locus of control – and most importantly an internal locus of control – is a belief that you influence the events of your life more than outside factors do. It’s the idea that your actions/behaviors/attitude will be the strongest driving force behind how your life goes.
Alexia P. Hammonds, the first Black woman to develop a fragrance line in the perfume capital of the world, talks about being a "fragrance snob," how her interests in hair maintenance and scents turned into her line of hair fragrance mists, her company "Eat. Sweat. Undress.," and what her "legacy" might be.
One of the biggest mistakes you want to avoid when setting up a business overseas is not first studying the market.
If you're looking to become an entrepreneur using your background in social work, Ms. CEO recommends basing your business off of trends in social issues.
PR Expert and Entrepreneur Dante Lee shares favorite 10 out of 500 tips from his new book.
(Businessweek) — There is a lot you must know to be successful, yet few of us who own small businesses have the opportunity to attend a good business school. My advice: 1) Join business groups where you can take advantage of other peoples’ mistakes and knowledge. Think Chamber of Commerce and other networking groups. There is […]
Who, what, where are important questions to consider when marketing on radio and television.
(Wall Street Journal) — Back in the 1980s, when I was a business writer at The Miami Herald, part of my job was to interview colorful South Florida entrepreneurs and help readers learn from their mistakes and successes. One of my most memorable interviews was with Chuck Curcio, the self-proclaimed Tire King, a shameless self-promoter […]
(Black Enterprise) — Q: I’m thinking it’s finally time for me to pursue my entrepreneurial dreams. What do I need to consider before I get started? When starting out in business there are many things to think about, but I believe there are 5 things in particular that must be taken into account up front. Consider […]