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By: bhobart
April 18, 2012
In my last post, The Definition of a Solopreneur, we explored the evolution of the word entrepreneur and what it means in today’s world to take that leap. Now, I would like to expand on this concept of solopreneurship and discuss a few key points.
As I mentioned before, the first Baby-Boomer turned 65 in January of 2011, and is quickly heading into retirement with a great deal of knowledge capital in his or her back pocket. In addition to this, businesses today...
By: bhobart
April 11, 2012
Lately, we have spent a lot of time discussing the concept of “solopreneurship,” which originated from the term “solopreneur.” This newly evolved buzzword was born from the many discussions we’ve had on our radio show, The Consultant’s Corner, about the nuts and bolts of running your own business. This subject has stimulated a tremendous amount of interesting conversations! The idea of solopreneurship has taken hold and created a lot of...
By: bhobart
April 4, 2012
My most recent post was titled, “Is Becoming an Entrepreneur Really That Risky?” This topic evolved from a question I received about the risks and uncertainties involved in becoming an entrepreneur after a 30-year career, as well as thoughts about possible economic trends to consider ahead of time. I would like to expand on this discussion and go deeper into the specifics of taking this leap.
Let's look at the word solopreneur. We all know what it means to be an...
By: bhobart
April 2, 2012
On our weekly radio show, The American Entrepreneur, I talk a great deal about leadership. One point I try to stress is that it’s a leader’s job not only to lead people and projects, but also to look around corners and spot trends. Leaders need to to tackle what’s happening now, anticipate what will happen in the future and make sure those resources are aligned. As a result of this discussion, I have received tremendous feedback, including several questions about...
By: bhobart
March 14, 2012
I was working with a long-term client of mine the other day, dck Worldwide global construction firm, and I got to thinking. Some of the things they do are almost mind-boggling! For example, they are building hospitals in Guantanamo Bay and fighter jet hangers in Yuma, Arizona for the US military. You name it and dck has built it and literally all around the world. This got me to thinking about how most business leaders and entrepreneurs rarely take a moment to sit back and reflect on all the...
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