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I often get the question how do I build a business with no funding?  How do I find funding for my business and is it as easy as pitching your idea and getting a check based on the magnitude of what you think it’s an “amazing” idea.   Sorry guys, but it just doesn’t work like that anymore.

The truth is now in days raising money is really hard unless you’ve built a successful business before.  Of course, this makes sense given that building a company takes time so it will give your potential venture capitalist your past experiences. The idea that an investor will fund a first time entrepreneur simply based on an interesting idea is exceptionally small.  They might invest in your talent by offering you a partnership, or making you the employee, but in many cases an investor will not fund your company without a structured business plan of action and an amazing marketing plan.  If this is the first time the investor hears about your project, he will want to see facts, business models, marketing tactics, past employment history and so much more. 

Are you someone who is trying to make it big in the business industry as an entrepreneur or just trying to achieve a goal? Well finding a mentor might be one of the best ways to start out. A mentor can help you find your path, help you with your project, and guide you from beginning to the end. I have gathered some tips that will allow you a must easier search when looking for the right mentor to help you steer your business or goal towards success!

You stayed with your company during the roughest time. You picked up extra work, wore several hats, and worked longer hours. And now you’re ready for that promotion!

Vying for a promotion is different than asking for a raise—although a raise should come along with that promotion. You might be surprised to hear that companies may be more willing to give a raise before they’d offer a promotion. Why? Maybe because they don’t feel like you’re ready to move up in the corporate ladder. So, how do you convince them otherwise? Here are three easy steps that will help you prepare for the next level.

Close your eyes and take a deep breath, slowly exhale.  What’s the first thing that pops into your mind?  Is it more than one thing or a big mess of clutter reminding you that you have a million things to do and taking time to breathe is causing you nothing but anxiety!  Is reading this post making you feel guilty because you have things weighing so heavily on your mind that should have been taken care of yesterday.  Do you find yourself wishing your life away – “I can’t wait until Friday when my project will be done and…”, “Next Monday, I’ll be able to…”, “If I can just get through this day…”

Living in the present is not for sissies.  For most of us, tiptoeing through the past and daydreaming of the future seems to give us purpose, a reprieve from the everyday stresses of life and a way to find our happy place. 

For all you social media nerds this is for you!  The RockMelt Web Browser has yet to be released, but you can see a sample of it in action in the featured video. While the video does seem a little contrived, the RockMelt browser looks pretty polished and seems to make keeping up with friends and family a snap. I’m not ready to abandon the S.S. FireFox just yet, but I’ll certainly keep my eye on RockMelt.The RockMelt Web Browser is a new way to explore the Internet based off of the wildly successful Google Chrome browser. RockMelt aims to keep you in the social loop by integrating websites like Twitter and Facebook directly into your browser.

Some may argue the classis news release is dead. You know, the kind that answers the “who, what, where, why” of your newsworthy announcement. And sure, maybe that boring format is dead, but that only leaves room for a new interactive release to be born.

In an effort to make your release more attractive, you’ll want to add features that make it more likely for bloggers, social media users, and general media to use the information. Here are five tips to help up your chances in getting picked up.

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These days, it seems as though everyone wants to start their own business or blog.  Do you think it seems easy?  You come up with a good idea and the dollars are rolling in? Do they?  What many of you don't see is that there are many people with great ideas but poor execution, maybe that's why not all of us are successful business entrepreneurs.

Most people understand that running a business requires a mentor, business knowledge but most successful business owners also possess some additional skills and qualities that help make running a business easier.

Being able to go somewhere and obtain inspiration is breathtaking and at times it’s so relaxing! Inspiration can come from anywhere and anyone. If you are a designer, artist, student, or just someone who wants to catch some relaxation, inspiration can benefit you in so many different ways! I have gathered some pretty cool places where you can get so much inspiration! 

(Street Inspiration)

Blogging is fun, quick and easy, but what kind of blogger are you?  How do you find a voice to encourage and inspire others?  Knowing who you are as a blogger is the first step to loving your blog!

 "Confident writers and bloggers have the courage to speak plainly, to let their thoughts shine rather than their vocabulary." ~Ralph Keyes. 

Finding your style is very important and these tips will help you find your inspiration and whom you should blog for

How many hours a day to you think you waste time checking your Facebook, texting friends, or surfing the web when, really, you should be conquering your next task. Go ahead, I dare you to calculate the hours one day. It’s a scary thought, right?

Many of us procrastinate for different reasons: we hate our jobs, we’re bored, or we’re just avoiding our reality. If your procrastinating habits getting out of control, I’d recommend finding the root of the problem first. Perhaps there are some changes you need to make.

But if you’re procrastinating simply because it’s a bad practice you’ve developed throughout the years, here are some tips that can help you kick the habit.