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'Chamber's Start-Up Business Club goes from strength to strength', after celebrating the club's 5th anniversary, Start-Up Business Manager Alison Trinder continues to support entrepreneurs into 2024 🙌 See full article ➡️ loom.ly/2ZKMkCo #BusinessIsDoneBetterTogether #ProsperMagazine #BlackCountry

Why Starting at McDonald's Can Lead to Entrepreneurial Success Discover why working at McDonald's can be a valuable stepping stone for young entrepreneurs. Learn the important lesson of working to learn, not just to earn, and how it can shape your future success. #EntrepreneurshipSuccess #SkillsDevelopment #McDonaldsExperience #WorkToLearn #FinancialEducation #TeenEntrepreneurs #ProfessionalGrowth #LifeLessons #FutureSuccess #YouthEmpowerment

We are all about the messy middle over here. Whether you’re in the middle of your entrepreneurial journey and sometimes don’t know which way is up, or you are in the middle of your personal growth journey where it can feel like 3 steps forward, 2 steps back, we are walking this path with you! Embrace the messy, the unknown, the risk for just a moment. On the other side, great things are waiting for you. -SK #messymiddle #inspiration #entrepeneur #smallbusiness #familybusiness

Entrepreneurship is just for the young. The biggest myth in business. 👉 Sam Walton: Walmart - 44 👉 Charles Flint: IBM - 61 👉 Ray Kroc: McDonald's - 52 👉 Reid Hoffman: LinkedIn - 36 👉 Jack Ma: Alibaba - 35 You can start a business at any age. The only thing that matters is that you start. 👉 Stop making excuses 👉 Start believing in yourself 👉 Start putting in the work Age is just a number. Signed, A 30-something who started a business.

WHO WE HELP: PEOPLE OF INFLUENCE: Empowering Solo entrepreneurs: Richard McCann's journey with Rushfirth Creative 🌟 Richard McCann, international speaker and bestselling author, faced visibility challenges in a crowded market. Through Rushfirth Creative, Richard transformed his brand, becoming a beacon of influence. Ready to stand out? Partner with us to elevate your brand and accelerate your success! 🚀 https://lnkd.in/eYi4hBYk #InfluenceElevation #PersonalBranding #SuccessAcceleration

Starting a small business can be one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences of your life. However, like any adventure, it comes with its challenges and essential considerations. Check out our blog for the top five things to remember as you embark on your entrepreneurial journey. Joneswilsoncpa.com/blog #joneswilsoncpa #smallbusiness #entrepeneur

Have you ever done everything right in launching a business or product, but it didn’t catch fire like you thought it would? This happened to me when starting my business and I was distraught. Through asking mentors and reflection what I realized is that I have clearly defined a problem but I have not clearly defined what my solution was. This is an issue that I realized that many young entrepreneurs have. We see a problem and just say “this is a problem and I know how to solve it!” However we fail to define how we are going to solve it. #entrepeneurship #entrepeneurlife #smallbusinessowner #smallbusiness #startabusiness #youngleaders

Building your business can be challenging and sometimes all you need is a different perspective. Early on in my entrepreneurial journey I became the master of do what you can, where you are, with what you have! Check out this video that I shared with a group of new entrepreneurs recently. I believe it will bless you! https://lnkd.in/edBNc8YT

In our research, 'Entrepreneurs Unwrapped', we look at the importance of role models in shaping the view of today's entrepreneurs. “Britain is at heart an entrepreneurial nation, and our research highlights how powerful role models can be in encouraging people from all backgrounds to start their own business. Entrepreneurs and the businesses they create contribute hugely to our economy, that’s why we’re committed to backing them throughout their journey and rewarding them for their hard work.” - Stacey Sterbenz, Vice President, American Express. Read more on the outlook of business role models here: https://lnkd.in/gduJD-G9

Why January is the Perfect Time to Start a Business “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” (Walt Disney) Whether starting a business is your New Year's resolution or something you have been waiting to do for years, if you are thinking of launching it in January 2024, then you have already made a wise decision. January is a popular month to officially launch new businesses, not just for those inspired by a New Year's Eve conversation, but for seasoned entrepreneurs. There are several reasons why January is so popular. Perhaps they will inspire you to make it your foundation month too?... https://shorturl.at/eoJX6 #newsletter #january2024 #mdaccountants