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39% of business owners use their own cash to start their companies. On the other hand, 10% ask their friends and family for financial help, and 24% rely on various loans and credit. Crowdfunding was the least interesting option for entrepreneurs in 2021, and it was only used by 1% of businesses in 2019 according to https://www.smallbizgenius.net Entrepreneurs hire Brian Kelly to stand out in the m...

The fear of public speaking is the most common phobia ahead of death, spiders, or heights. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that public speaking anxiety, or glossophobia, affects about 73% of the population. The underlying fear is judgment or negative evaluation by others. Brenden Kumarasamy is the founder of MasterTalk, he coaches ambitious executives & entrepreneurs to become top...

As a global population we must move more to live healthier lives. The Guardian reports: There is an urgent need to get people moving, according to research by the World Health Organisation which warns that a quarter of the global population, and more in wealthy countries, are becoming less and less active, damaging their physical and mental health. Around 1.4 billion adults are not physically acti...

Growth potential is an organization's future ability to generate larger profits, expand its workforce and increase production. Daniel Curtis says: “I am a lifelong autodidact who thrives in high-pressure, complex situations. I excel at transforming businesses to maximize their full potential, building international teams, rapidly prototyping solutions, and building complex systems, all simply and...

Inclusivity in the workplace can act as a real stimulant and incentive to increase workplace diversification and providing organizations with a true competitive advantage. According to the Government of Canada, we still have plenty of work to do, when it comes to the full integration and inclusion of individuals with disabilities in the workforce. According to the government’s recent study between...

The vacation rental industry's market value increased 22.76% from 2020 to 2021. The rate at which travelers booked vacation rentals increased 240% from 2011 to 2019. 86% of consumers plan to book a vacation rental some time in 2022. Market research indicates a compound annual growth rate of 8.49% from 2022 to 2026. According to ipropertymanagement.com Justin Saunders is a Field Operations Trainer...

About 75% of employees rate teamwork and collaboration as being very important. 56% of employers use online collaboration tools and social media to communicate with employees. 86% of employees in leadership positions blame lack of collaboration as the top reason for workplace failures. According to a January survey published by www.zippia.com/ After starting her first business in 1998 Tanya Fox re...

According to a survey of hiring decision-makers by Indeed, 86% of respondents find it challenging to find and hire Tech talent and 56% of respondents have hired Tech talent despite the candidates not meeting the job description requirements. Linc Kroeger is the President of Knight Moves, a limiting profit company creating the next generation of elite technology professionals through extensive trai...

Some 34% of students are below basic reading level in the fourth grade, according to the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Another 31% are below the proficient reading level. About 27% of eighth grade students are below basic reading level, per NCES. In the Metro Detroit Area, 86% of 3rd graders cannot read at grade level. Soar Detroit is here to change this fact. Since 2005, S...

Another historically high 4.3 million workers quit their jobs in December, 2021 according to the Labor Department’s latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover report, closing out a record-shattering year when roughly 47.4 million people voluntarily left their jobs for better work during the pandemic and Great Resignation, CNBC reports. Tracy Wilson loves helping entrepreneurs and business owners Multi...

Two thirds of adults globally (64%) report being happy: 14% very much so and 50% rather so. According to an Ipsos poll.   Stacy McAlpine, the founder and CEO of Journey Fuel and life transformation specialist, has been helping people actualize their desires for more than 20 years. She got started working at renowned firms (to include PricewaterhouseCoopers and Ernst & Young) as a strategic advisor...

Social media will account for 33% of all digital advertising spending in 2022. And annual advertising spends on social media will top $134 billion in 2022, an increase of over 17% YOY (that's an additional $23 billion, according to Hootsuite. Andrew Bartolotta is a digital media professional who has connected passion with purpose through technology for several years. As Director of Digital Media f...

Based on different studies, between 15-20% of the population is neurodiverse — including up to 10% of people who are diagnosed with dyslexia, 5% diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and 1-2% with autism. According to Forbes. Dr. Christopher Scott Wyatt is an autistic self-advocate and father of two neurodiverse daughters. He earned a doctorate while researching online ed...

A survey by Gallup found that great managers have thze following talents. 1. In addition to fostering trust and open communication, they offer complete transparency. 2. Not politics, but productivity drives their decisions. 3. With a compelling mission and vision, they motivate and engage all of their employees. 4. A culture of clear accountability is fostered by them. 5. They can drive outcomes,...

A 2018 Gallup poll found that those who have a best friend at work are twice as likely to be engaged in their jobs, are better at engaging customers, produce higher-quality work, have a greater sense of well-being, and are less likely to get injured on the job. Morag Barrett is the CEO of  SkyeTeamShe’s accelerating Leader Success Through the Power of Relationships. “I firmly believe that you can'...

More than a third of Black workers report being treated unfairly in the workplace in the past year because of their race or ethnicity, a survey  released in May 2021 revealed  by the Society for Human Resource Management found. That number rises to 42% for Black workers over a longer time period of five years, the Cost of Racial Injustice report found. The percentages for Asian workers was 26%, wh...

To make progress towards a common goal communication is key. Especially when it comes to trust in government. According to the Pew Research Center: Only two-in-ten Americans say they trust the government in Washington to do what is right “just about always” (2%) or “most of the time” (19%). Trust in the government has declined somewhat since last year, when 24% said they could trust the government...

The allure of being your own boss, setting your own schedule and reaping the rewards of your hard work can make the idea of being an entrepreneur mightily enticing. But being a small-business owner also involves long hours and constant uncertainty. For many, it’s even more challenging than parenting. Of the 1,001 small-business owners surveyed by Bank of America for the bank’s Spring semi-annual r...

Bowker, which provides data about self-publishing, reports the practice has become so widely available it now contains a million users per year. Each day approximately 2,700 new titles are released which results in almost double every day. Michele Barard is a Writer, Editor, and Entrepreneur who helps aspiring authors and businesspeople who want to establish their thought leadership in their indus...

Ohio University reports: While women make up 40% of participants in professional sports, they only account for 4% of media coverage. That translates to less than 1% of athletics coverage on major networks, which is devoted to women's sports. Just Women's Sports is helping to place female athletes firmly in the spotlight of influence. Just Women’s Sports Inc. is a digital-first consumer media brand...

What does $400.00 and your mother’s credit card have in common? For Jean Drummond it was the beginning of making an impactful and meaningful difference in the field of healthcare. Coming from a long line of “fem-trepreneurs” in her family—both her mother and grandmother owned their own businesses—Jean was surrounded by powerful role models that would later inspire her to begin her own healthcare p...

According to a recent survey conducted by Gallup only 11% of leaders and CEO’S believe they have a deep enough talent pool to train others, on their teams to assume leadership roles when its time to transition. Rob Kalwarowsky is determined to change this narrative. He’s a High-Performance Leadership Coach. Rob specializes in building high-impact leaders who turn their teams into happy high perfor...

Statista reports: The number of smart homes is forecast to grow and surpass the 350 million mark by 2023. Smart speakers are the most widely known market segment, of which around 320 million were in use in 2020. The size of the installed base is set to double by 2024. If you want to become well-versed in smart homes, then leveraging the expertise of Andrew Valyear would be a supremely smart idea....

Unforeseen circumstances provide an opportunity for advancement, innovation, and a fresh perspective. For the hospitality industry: Labour shortages and the continuing effects of COVID-19 dominated the hospitality industry in 2021. However, 2022 is shaping up to be far more fulfilling — and profitable — as the industry figures out how to fulfill customer expectations without compromising safety. A...

According to a 2021 study at UC Berkeley, 72% of entrepreneurs in this sample self-reported mental health concerns. Entrepreneurs were significantly more likely to report a lifetime history of depression (30%), ADHD (29%), substance use conditions (12%), and bipolar diagnosis (11%) Greg Wieting is a healer who helps leaders and entrepreneurs heal the anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and trauma t...