The Timely EntrepreneurThe Timely Entrepreneur brings together the resources in order to assist startups/entrepreneurs. We attempt to connect the dots and bridge the gaps in entrepreneurship. https://thetimelyentrepreneur.com/index.php/component/tags/tag/sole-proprietor2024-04-29T03:35:41+00:00The Timely EntreprenreurJoomla! - Open Source Content Management - Version 3.10.11Are You In The Hot Seat?2021-05-05T06:00:50+00:002021-05-05T06:00:50+00:00https://thetimelyentrepreneur.com/index.php/blog/396-are-you-in-the-hot-seatCherise Castle-Blugh<p>So, this showed up on our feed today.</p><p>So, this showed up on our feed today.</p>Exit Strategy – How to Close Your Business the Right Way2021-04-24T01:06:13+00:002021-04-24T01:06:13+00:00https://thetimelyentrepreneur.com/index.php/blog/376-exit-strategy-how-to-close-your-business-the-right-wayCherise Castle-Blugh<p>In our last article, <em><a href="https://thetimelyentrepreneur.com/index.php/blog/375-is-it-time-to-close-my-business">Is it time to close my business</a></em>, we mentioned that when the time comes to move on, Entrepreneurs ought to have an exit strategy, as properly...and gracefully closing things off legally and financially will improve your chances of transitioning smoothly into another venture.</p> <p>No doubt, the idea of ceasing your business will be a tough and difficult one to process, but you would need to put emotions aside and close your business the right way, so as to avoid you further distress and setback.</p><p>In our last article, <em><a href="https://thetimelyentrepreneur.com/index.php/blog/375-is-it-time-to-close-my-business">Is it time to close my business</a></em>, we mentioned that when the time comes to move on, Entrepreneurs ought to have an exit strategy, as properly...and gracefully closing things off legally and financially will improve your chances of transitioning smoothly into another venture.</p> <p>No doubt, the idea of ceasing your business will be a tough and difficult one to process, but you would need to put emotions aside and close your business the right way, so as to avoid you further distress and setback.</p>You're a Bully2019-10-28T06:35:59+00:002019-10-28T06:35:59+00:00https://thetimelyentrepreneur.com/index.php/blog/202-you-re-a-bullyCherise Castle-Blugh<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Dear Entrepreneur, You’re A Bully And I Don’t Like You!</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">“<em>bully – seek to harm, intimidate, or coerce (someone perceived as vulnerable)</em>”   Google dictionary</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The month of October is dedicated to many things, including <strong>National Bullying Prevention Month</strong>. And, as we've just entered the month, we chose to highlight Entrepreneurs, not anyone in particular, but all Entrepreneurs.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A lot of Entrepreneurs are real big, bad bullies and this is evident in how they conduct their businesses.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Entrepreneurial bullying is much more prevalent than we’d like to admit. We hide the truth, and more often, when an attitude becomes so natural, it’s almost habit-forming, it can seem not only ‘normal’, but ‘right’.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Are you a <em>bully</em> business person?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Dear Entrepreneur, You’re A Bully And I Don’t Like You!</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">“<em>bully – seek to harm, intimidate, or coerce (someone perceived as vulnerable)</em>”   Google dictionary</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The month of October is dedicated to many things, including <strong>National Bullying Prevention Month</strong>. And, as we've just entered the month, we chose to highlight Entrepreneurs, not anyone in particular, but all Entrepreneurs.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A lot of Entrepreneurs are real big, bad bullies and this is evident in how they conduct their businesses.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Entrepreneurial bullying is much more prevalent than we’d like to admit. We hide the truth, and more often, when an attitude becomes so natural, it’s almost habit-forming, it can seem not only ‘normal’, but ‘right’.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Are you a <em>bully</em> business person?</span></p>