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9 Steps to Start a Business as an Ex-Convict Entrepreneur

For people who have been judicially impacted—e.g., anyone who’s been arrested, convicted but not incarcerated, charged but not convicted, or incarcerated—starting a business presents challenges. Even if found innocent, an arrest can affect a customer’s decision to patronize a business. Felon entrepreneurs face additional challenges, including not being able to

Apprenticeships Are Making a Comeback—Here’s Why

Beyond the trades and more elaborate than internships, apprentices are gaining real work experience. The term “apprentice” might conjure up images of blacksmiths training young teens in the “olden days,” or maybe former President Donald Trump on the 2004 premiere of the show by the same name. But for some

Apprenticeships Are Making a Comeback—Here’s Why

Beyond the trades and more elaborate than internships, apprentices are gaining real work experience. The term “apprentice” might conjure up images of blacksmiths training young teens in the “olden days,” or maybe former President Donald Trump on the 2004 premiere of the show by the same name. But for some

What It Means to Be Busy vs. Productive

In your continued journey toward your own self-growth, your willingness to grow and learn in new ways never fails to inspire me. Which is why, today, I want to discuss a common misconception that so many of us grapple with regularly: the idea of being busy vs. being productive. In

What It Means to Be Busy vs. Productive

In your continued journey toward your own self-growth, your willingness to grow and learn in new ways never fails to inspire me. Which is why, today, I want to discuss a common misconception that so many of us grapple with regularly: the idea of being busy vs. being productive. In

5 Ways to Make Friends When You Move to a New City

Moving to a new city is often both an exciting and stressful experience and requires a lot of energy, from finding a comfortable place to live to lining up a job. Whatever the reason you might be moving, be it for employment, housing, school or health-related reasons—all of which are

Why You Need to Completely Unplug From Work When You Take Time Off

This excerpt is shared with permission from Shine: How Looking Inward Is the Key to Unlocking True Entrepreneurial Freedom by Dr Gino Wickman and Rob Dube (BenBella Books, 2024). Here are a few of the activities that past clients proudly share with us when they return from vacation. “I cleared

9 Steps to Start a Business as an Ex-Convict Entrepreneur

For people who have been judicially impacted—e.g., anyone who’s been arrested, convicted but not incarcerated, charged but not convicted, or incarcerated—starting a business presents challenges. Even if found innocent, an arrest can affect a customer’s decision to patronize a business. Felon entrepreneurs face additional challenges, including not being able to

Apprenticeships Are Making a Comeback—Here’s Why

Beyond the trades and more elaborate than internships, apprentices are gaining real work experience. The term “apprentice” might conjure up images of blacksmiths training young teens in the “olden days,” or maybe former President Donald Trump on the 2004 premiere of the show by the same name. But for some

Apprenticeships Are Making a Comeback—Here’s Why

Beyond the trades and more elaborate than internships, apprentices are gaining real work experience. The term “apprentice” might conjure up images of blacksmiths training young teens in the “olden days,” or maybe former President Donald Trump on the 2004 premiere of the show by the same name. But for some

What It Means to Be Busy vs. Productive

In your continued journey toward your own self-growth, your willingness to grow and learn in new ways never fails to inspire me. Which is why, today, I want to discuss a common misconception that so many of us grapple with regularly: the idea of being busy vs. being productive. In

What It Means to Be Busy vs. Productive

In your continued journey toward your own self-growth, your willingness to grow and learn in new ways never fails to inspire me. Which is why, today, I want to discuss a common misconception that so many of us grapple with regularly: the idea of being busy vs. being productive. In

5 Ways to Make Friends When You Move to a New City

Moving to a new city is often both an exciting and stressful experience and requires a lot of energy, from finding a comfortable place to live to lining up a job. Whatever the reason you might be moving, be it for employment, housing, school or health-related reasons—all of which are

Why You Need to Completely Unplug From Work When You Take Time Off

This excerpt is shared with permission from Shine: How Looking Inward Is the Key to Unlocking True Entrepreneurial Freedom by Dr Gino Wickman and Rob Dube (BenBella Books, 2024). Here are a few of the activities that past clients proudly share with us when they return from vacation. “I cleared