Running a business is a no walk in the park. It’s coupled with challenging endeavors that can push us to the verge of giving up. Despite these challenges, it still remains a worthy venture in the long run. The results you get make us forget the hardships we’ve been through. We asked entrepreneurs and business owners about the hardest thing ...

Every business needs support at some point in its development, especially financial. Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) steps in to offer the much-needed support by offering various services. One of their services include provision of valuable information through market intelligence groups. We had a chance to interview Dr. Gordon and asked about their story, how they have made it to this ...

As many entrepreneurs know, it’s not an easy leap to leave a comfortable, secure career in pursuit of your dreams. I’ve found that letting go of your fears and learning what it takes to build your idea will be the first steps toward transforming it into the best decision you could’ve made. In my formative years, I always wanted to ...

A census in 2012 found that 36% of all businesses were owned by women – a number which has steadily increased. Female entrepreneurs and business owners are no longer taken with a grain of salt. In 2015, businesses owned by women brought in more than $1.5 trillion in sales. Women no longer hold lowly positions in favor of keeping the ...

André Gide wrote that,”Everything that needs to be said has already been said. But since no one was listening, everything must be said again.” Quotes are an important part of motivation, though many of them are repeats of another turn of phrase. Business owners are particularly partial to famous quotations. Reading a motivational speech from a business legend or famous ...

Being an entrepreneur is a source of pride. It also evidences an individual with a huge amount of discipline and focus to be able to build a business a lot of times from just an idea. It is the ambition of an entrepreneur that built the most profitable and successful companies. The only issue is that the word entrepreneurship can ...

Wise words from Kobe Bryant, one of the top NBA players of all time. Today , he announced that he would retire after the season is over. Some argue that he is the best Laker of all time but there’s one thing that is certain, he was on another level. Greatness is infectious. In business and in life maintain that ...

Learning how to lead takes time. Some CEOs learn on the job, some learn in other fields, even books can take you so far. Extracurricular activities can also prepare you for tough leadership roles whether you realize it or not. In school you learn to deal with group projects. Sports are another fantastic way to learn the ropes when it ...

The teams are set for the Superbowl which will feature the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. For entrepreneurs and business owners, we decided to post some videos from each side to help you get motivated for the week.

This motivational video is for entrepreneurs and business owners to start their weeks off well.