19 Years Ago I Did Something Brave. I packed up my Berlin apartment, sold my furniture, bought three suitcases, three airline tickets – and, on New Year’s Eve, I boarded a plane to Hawaii with my two little children. I was following my dream. It was...
“A smile is not the evidence of happiness; it is the cause of happiness.” A few weeks ago a friend called me out of the blue. “Karin,” he said, “I have the feeling you may not know this – do you remember the little session we...
Tired of being locked into someone else’s schedule? Fed up with nine to five and ready to get your own signature out into the world? While the internet makes it super easy to start a business and the temptation to do just anything for money is huge, it’s...
Create a Project If you read last week’s post, made your lists, talked to your friends and family about your gifts and talents, and got a good idea about what it is you love doing, you are now ready for the project stage of starting your own business. To...
People start businesses for different reasons. Some are interested in the freedom – and the challenges – that come from venturing out on their own, others have lost a job and are using the opportunity to start a project they are passionate about....
How to Start Your Business, Part 1 Thanks to modern technology and the internet, building a small business is easier than ever before. If you have a product or service that you are passionate about, you can start right away. Running your own company is not only...