Sometimes we focus a lot on the ideas behind entrepreneurship. We talk about the mental stamina, the emotional dedication, and the lifestyle sacrifices that being an entrepreneur requires. These are all important aspects of the conversation, but sometimes you need a little practical guidance.
This week’s Gig Economy News is all about useful tips and advice for entrepreneurs around the globe.
Network from Anywhere
Entrepreneurship has no borders. People have great ideas and ambitions in every corner of the earth. Whether your idea is online, a local business, or something else entirely, networking is a key to your success. Yet, how do you network when there is no business hub nearby? Not everyone lives near mentors, potential investors, or even just like-minded entrepreneurs. Bloomberg Businessweek offers some great tips for networking from anywhere. Most of the advice leverages the internet for broadening your network. This kind of networking can help you build a strong base of contacts around the world but you also might be surprised who you meet in your own community.
25 Tools for Entrepreneurs
Wondering how others get everything done? They utilize every tool available to make all of the work of starting a business as easy as possible. Check out this helpful list of 25 tools for entrepreneurs from Fox Small Business. Running a business isn’t always about doing everything perfectly, it’s about doing things smartly, and these tools can help. Our favorite thing about this list is that Fiverr is #6!
Focus on Traffic, Not Rankings
Whether you are an SEO geek or a total newbie, you probably know something about the importance of your business’ appearance on Google. This Huffington Post article explains why a lot of SEO agencies and individual entrepreneurs get stuck on keyword rankings, when they should be focused on organic traffic. After all, the whole point of working so hard to improve your keyword ranking is to increase your organic traffic! This is a good guide to understanding what is important regarding your organic traffic, how to analyze it, and even how to improve it.
Listen to the Expert
Ok, so it’s not strictly practical advice, but this interview with Ron Conway from Techcrunch does offer some useful tips for entrepreneurs who are just getting started. It’s also good to see a venture capitalist’s perspective on what makes a good entrepreneur and what he looks for in a promising start up. These insights could help you in presenting yourself and your company with your best foot forward.
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