Entrepreneur 101s – KISS your Worries Goodbye – An Argument for Entrepreneur Minimalism
Starting a small business is no simple task. There is no “easy button” (at least I have not found one yet) to make all your business problems and worries just disappear. The simple act of speaking up to ask for help has become a distraction. Part of the entrepreneur journey, depending on your business model, […]
5 Tips to Help Entrepreneurs FOCUS in 2020
The holidays are over. Take a breath, you deserve it. It’s a new year with new challenges and new opportunities. As you set personal resolutions and business goals this month, here’s something to keep mind. No matter how ambitious you are, no matter how much energy you devote to crushing those sales goals, you will […]
Meet Jared Crandall – Keeping Customers on Track at Boomr
The rise of the remote employee continues to make waves in our global economy. For business owners, making remote work practical and efficient is a popular commodity. Just like your typical brick and mortar, remote-first organizations need checks and balances, employee tracking, and a solid benefits package in order to recruit top talent and remain […]
Entrepreneur 101s – Reverse Engineering the Startup – Focusing on Founder Fit
Do you have what it takes to be a founder? What do successful startup founders have in common when it comes to creating a thriving business enterprise? In this edition of Entrepreneur 101s, I want to take a closer look at the specific personality traits shared by passionate entrepreneurs who have successfully incubated and grown […]
7 Proven Strategies for Advancing your Career as a Remote Employee
Tired of the status quo as a remote worker? Looking to get promoted and grow your career? If you want to transition into a leadership or managerial role, would your company be open to having a remote employee manage people in the home office? The challenge for most teleworkers looking to advance their careers is […]
Meet DeAnn Salcido – The Divorce Coach with an Attitude of Grrrrratitude
This retired San Diego County Superior Court Judge is turning “bad into badass” helping her clients navigate all phases of divorce. A former divorce judge and attorney, DeAnn witnessed firsthand the “power of one” to change behavior – learning to love and forgive in order to transform bad habits into good ones. Sharing honestly about […]
Entrepreneur 101s Checklist – How NOT to Become a Successful Entrepreneur
Webster’s online dictionary defines an entrepreneur as “one who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise.” This definition is vague. In my opinion, entrepreneurship looks different depending on who you talk too – it’s not a one size fits all kind of thing. There are common personality traits that most business […]
3 Top Myths about Remote Workers – Busting Common Stereotypes
Do you work full-time from home or remotely? If so, then you get it. I am sure you have heard comments like “oh, you work remotely, so you get to slack off all day.” Or my personal favorite, “don’t you get lonely?” Although remote work is commonplace in locations around the globe, skeptics continue to […]
Meet Spencer Hutchins – Maestro and Founder at Concert Health
No matter what you think of the American Healthcare System, it remains a vital piece of the sustainable health and wellness puzzle in this country today. Only recently, has the importance of mental health care and services become part of the national conversation. According to a recent article in the San Diego Union-Tribune, “In the […]
Entrepreneur 101s – How “The Beatles” Can Help You Network to your Niche
Opinions expressed by Downtown Works contributors are their own. I believe The Beatles had it right when they wrote: “With a Little Help From My Friends.” Besides being one of the band’s greatest hits, the song comes with a message for entrepreneurs everywhere. Business is built on personal relationships. Creating healthy and efficient networking habits […]