As a small business owner, have you ever said “I want to quit my job” even though it’s your own company? Every small business owner feels that way from time to time. We need some inspiration to refill our motivation tanks. I’m a big fan of inspirational quotations. Quotations remind me of truths I know …
Should Your Students Emulate Elon Musk?
In the summer of 2016, Elon Musk, CEO of electric-car maker Tesla, unveiled his vision of the future, called “Master Plan, Part Deux.” Not content to just concentrate on building a sexy, safe, and desirous electric car, Musk already had a lot on his plate: building a massive electric battery plant in Nevada, buying the solar-panel company SolarCity and, oh …
Time to Celebrate Immigrants
It’s the Fourth of July, and as you head to a holiday beach or barbecue, look around your town. Take a moment to notice and appreciate all the many small businesses—and large ones too—started by immigrants. As we celebrate America, we also celebrate what America has meant—and continues to mean—for immigrants from throughout the world. …
15 inspirational quotes for business in 2015
Over the years I’ve collected hundreds of inspiring quotes and snippets of advice. As someone running a small business, I find quotes often spark my thinking, provide motivation or remind me of a truth in a memorable way. In the age of Twitter, everyone’s used to carving thoughts down to only 140 characters, but since …
Small Business Inspiration for the New Year from Carlos Santana
When I was still in junior high or high school, I started collected quotations. I still have the little black notebook that I used to record quotations throughout high school and into college. A simple quotation can convey a lot— often providing inspiration, motivation, support, insight. I have decided to revive my old tradition of …
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