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It wasn’t that long ago that working from home was merely a pipe dream. But throughout history, there has always been some type of “working from home.” Of course, today, working from home with ease has been with a big thanks to advancements in technology. The work from home requirements have become a necessity in a pandemic where you can’t leave your house. Maybe in the past you have worked from home because you can’t afford childcare, have a medical condition or you may be introverted and just prefer to stay at home. But, today, you are complying with stay-at-home orders due to Covid-19....

Q: I have a startup idea…but how do I know whether it’s worth my time to pursue — Nia, Chicago That’s a very important question. In fact, it might be the most important question — and many entrepreneurs bypass it on the road to independence. We’re so excited by our 2 a.m. epiphany that we don’t want to know the answer. We fear that this is our one and only shot, and that another great idea may never come. But if you skip this self-audit, you may face massive consequences for years to come....

Google found top-performing managers have 8 positive qualities. Toxic bosses have the exact opposite...

In a 2020 Small Business Credit Survey released by a collective of Federal Reserve Banks, it was reported that 66 percent of businesses faced financial challenges in 2019. Yet 57 percent did not apply for financing or third-party funding. The top reasons given by those that either did not apply or approved funding but declined it included: Cost/interest rate too high Unfavorable repayment terms Amount offered was too small Collateral requirements Debt-averse Found enough funding from other sources When business owners used other funding methods,...

In this video, Entrepreneur Network partner Brian Tracy says it is never too late to realign your thinking and shoot for success, so start by telling yourself just that: It's not too late. Next, write down your goals. By seeing your goals on paper, you will crystallize the things you want to do and breathe life into the idea. You don't legitimately know what your goal is until you can describe it on paper. Don't forget to make a plan. Tracy says that if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. A designated structure helps to determine if a goal is possible according to a set timeline. Moreover, a plan helps you to see all the moving parts and weigh the upsides and downsides of each; this judgment is more cemented when you start a business at a later age, says Tracy....

Browsers offer us a window into the magical world of the internet, and they do far more than you realize. It's not just about visiting web pages anymore — browsers function as something of an operating system in their own right, which is really not all that far off with Chrome OS now powering Google's Chromebooks. While there is still plenty of debate over which web browser is the best, there's certainly something special about the sleek, minimalist package known as Google Chrome. And the data shows that most users agree: According to Net Applications, most internet users are on Chrome, and it's not particularly close....

As thought leaders, we’ve worked hard to hone our craft. We’ve spent countless hours reading, learning and educating ourselves in order to impart that knowledge to brand-new audiences. We’ve established connections that broaden our spectrum, stretch our limits and, at times, challenge our way of thinking. But becoming an "expert" doesn’t mean we stop learning. To the contrary, this is where we need to step up our game in order to rise to the top. This is what is going to define us as a thought leader in a very crowded field. Now, what exactly is a thought leader? Strictly speaking, it's defined as “a recognized authority in a specialized field and whose ideas influence and guide others.” I interviewed author and motivational speaker Randy Gage on my podcast, and he defined it as “the kind of person that is having thoughts other people aren’t having.” Those people who are looking to rethink the process of how things get done usually become great thought leaders. As...