Posts Tagged“entrepreneurship”

3 Lessons You Can Learn From Big Business Mistakes

It’s impossible for your business to go through every possible mistake, so it’s important to learn from the mistakes of others. Whether your business has profited millions or you’re a fresh startup trying to get off the ground, you can find a positive takeaway to build upon. Many individuals stay away from entrepreneurship based on the fear of failing, but mistakes are a natural part of the path to progression. Learning from like-minded individuals who have been in your shoes is just one piece of puzzle. Based on the mistakes of others (and your own), you’ll be able to make…

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Why Poker Players Make Great Entrepreneurs

A plethora of transferable skills are required to be a top level sports star. So many athletes excel when it comes to adapting the abilities they learnt whilst mastering their chosen discipline, to make them successful in other areas and ventures. Professional poker players are no different. Their mental strength and psychological dexterity makes them perfect candidates for entering the business world. A recent article by partypoker looked at some of the key business attributes learnt on the felt, so with that in mind here are three reasons why poker players make great entrepeneurs. Projecting Confidence Any sign of weakness…

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Taxes for the Self Employed: Staying in Compliance with Tax Law

Photo by CC user 9731367@N02 on Flickr Being self-employed comes with a host of advantages. You get to be in charge, call the shots, and determine the level of your success. However, to whom much is given, much is required. As an entrepreneur or small business owner, you will be responsible for a lot of different tasks – including paying your taxes. Unlike filing taxes through an employer, as an owner of a business, you’re responsible for a lot more when it comes to paying taxes for the self employed. Know Your Responsibilities It is imperative to have a clear…

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