Randall Blum’s Blog
Is Now a Good Time to Start a Business?
The COVID-19 pandemic was a wake-up call for us all. Although it was true for businesses that did not plan for the future, it was also true for individuals who took the time to consider their lives and decided that it was time to change. After the initial layoffs,...
6 Tips for Managing a Startup
If you are an entrepreneur, then you know that there are many tasks that need to be completed in order to run a successful startup. From managing projects and client expectations to handling emails and finances, there's no end to the list. Every day, thousands of...
Writing a Successful Business Plan
Business plans are crucial for anyone interested in starting a business. Even if your startup will be small and require minimal resources, putting together a business plan will help you ensure you have a clear vision for your business and a concrete plan for how to...
How Entrepreneurs Can Build a Personal Brand
While creating a personal brand is more complex than building a business brand, personal branding is still an essential part of any entrepreneur's career. In a time when social media has become a significant factor in marketing and business, personal branding is...
How to Prevent Burnout as an Entrepreneur
Many people struggle to maintain a successful entrepreneurial career, as it tends to be incredibly demanding and leads to depletion in their mental and physical well-being. Undoubtedly, burnout is harder for those solely responsible for their success. However, suppose...
How to Accept Constructive Criticism From an Employee
Constructive criticism in the workplace usually flows downward, with employers and management offering feedback to employees to guide them towards being more effective team members. Rarely does this same criticism flow upward, with employees being the ones offering...
How to Be a Leader in Your Own Life
By definition, leadership is about someone who can influence the behavior or opinions of their followers. Indeed influential leaders are those who know how to empower others, and there are several ways to become a leader in life. Here are some tips that will help...
5 Tips for Young Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Aspiring young entrepreneurs have so many goals that they want to accomplish. You might be dreaming big about what you can do to help to move certain industries forward. Just know that you have to walk before you can run and that you need to use good advice to your...
7 Essential Success Tips for Young Entrepreneurs
Young entrepreneurs are such a big part of the success of the business world. These brave and motivated individuals often wind up pushing industries forward in exciting ways, but they have to get past the initial hurdles first. Read on to get seven essential success...
5 Tips for Young Entrepreneurs Who Want to Be Taken Seriously
Being a young entrepreneur can certainly be challenging in various ways. If you want to ensure that you are taken seriously, then you need to keep reading. The following five tips for young entrepreneurs will make it that much easier to achieve your goals. You can...