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3M’s Failure Was Their Beginning
What IKEA, CVS, and TES Can Teach You About Building Your Career Identity Some of the world’s most successful brands started with complicated names that they simplified into memorable acronyms. IKEA isn’t just a random set of letters—it stands for Ingvar Kamprad (the founder’s name) and Elmtaryd Agunnaryd (his farm and hometown). CVS? Consumer Value…
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Career Ownership Coach Helps Military Veteran Explore New Career Paths
Edward Lee relied on his military background and Career Ownership CoachingTM to provide him with the tools and education he needed to make his first venture into ownership. The El Paso, Texas resident was at a crossroads when he began his coaching journey with Lisa Gustafson, a Career Ownership CoachTM with The Entrepreneur’s Source®. Lee…
The Entrepreneur’s Source® Celebrated 35th Anniversary with Successful 2019; Additional Growth Projected for 2020
Leading Career Ownership Coaching™ Organization Adds Valuable Resources to Assist Clients The Entrepreneur’s Source® , North America’s leading career transition coaching franchise, celebrated the company’s 35th anniversary in 2019 with systemwide growth, technological advancements and a continued commitment to providing prospective clients with the resources they need when defining the goals, needs, and expectations about…
Put an End to YOUR Battered Career Syndrome
Is there a way out of “Battered Career Syndrome”? At The Entrepreneur’s Source, we say “YES”! In our best-selling book, “Your Career 2.0: A Survival Guide for the Battered Career and Investor Syndrome” we talk about the vast number of people who feel trapped in their jobs, but think they have no other options available to…
National Blame Someone Else Day
The Entrepreneur’s Source® empowers workers to take charge of their career Do you work long hours? Do you get paid less than what you’re worth? Did you get passed over for a recent promotion? Stop blaming your boss and co-workers for your dissatisfaction at the office and take charge of your career. “Blame Someone Else…
The Entrepreneur’s Source® Announces Launch of New Your Career 2.0® Launchpad
The Entrepreneur’s Source® (TES), North America’s leading career transition coaching franchise, announced the launch of its new platform (www.entrepreneurssource.com). Designed as an interactive technology resource for prospective clients, the new site is now better equipped to help individuals either going through a career transition or who have a desire to be self-sufficient explore the possibilities…
National “Possibilities For All” Entrepreneurship Week
National Entrepreneurship Week (@NatlEshipWeek) is a national movement celebrating and uplifting the diverse voices of entrepreneurship in communities across the country. Since 2006, congress has designated a week in February to be used to recognize America’s entrepreneurs. This year, it is being observed on February 15-22. And in honor of “Possibilities For All” Week, here’s…
Understanding the Truth Behind The Numbers
Let’s take a moment to talk about market research studies. We’ve been guiding budding entrepreneurs through the career transition journey for more than 35 years. Even through the façade that unemployment is at its lowest rate in 50 years, downsizing and the constant threat of layoffs are still a very real fear for the average…
It’s Never Too Late to Start Your Career 2.0
Originally Published in Forbes Coaches Council, “What to Consider When Making a Late Career Transition” by Terry Powell, Visionary Founder of The Entrepreneur’s Source®. Do you feel you’ve done everything right—worked hard at achieving your past career goals—however, now find yourself tired of moving from job to job and yearning to go from employment to…
Want to Own a Business? Find What Drives You.
Originally Published in Forbes: Find What Drives You, Even If You Have To Go Back To High School To Figure It Out. Written by Terry Powell, Visionary Founder of The Entrepreneur’s Source. If you want to own a business, you’d be surprised what you can learn from your high-school self. I remember it like it was…
Take a Cue From Martin Luther King Jr. on How Dreams Transforms Lives
Since 1986, the third Monday of January has honored the life and legacy of the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. It’s a time for our country to celebrate one of the most, if not the most, important and transformative Civil Rights leaders in American history. Dr. King is celebrated for his peaceful yet passionate leadership…
Your Career 2.0 Puts You In The Driver Seat
Looking Toward the Future. Putting clients in the driver’s seat to achieve career satisfaction Q&A with Gregory Cook. The Entrepreneur’s Source empowers individuals to improve their lives by giving them the tools they need to discover career fulfillment through self-sufficiency. Gregory Cook took control of his own career and cut out a killer commute when…
What Are Your New Year’s Possibilities?
The presents have all been unwrapped. The cookies are all gone, and the extended family has left town. It’s time to sit down and set career goals for next year. Nearly 60 percent of Americans make New Year’s resolutions; however, according to a study conducted by the University of Scranton, just 8 percent of them…
How to Accomplish YOU 2.0 in 2020
Accomplish YOU 2.0 in 2020 by Analyzing Your Dangers, Strengths, and Opportunities. Around the first of every year, the majority of us start thinking about making New Year’s Resolutions. This yearly tradition, which dates as far back as Ancient Rome, is a time we quietly check in with ourselves and see what we can improve…
Celebrating a Bright Future for Entrepreneurship
Looking Toward the Future: Q&A with David Smith. Celebrating a bright future for entrepreneurship Do you dream of becoming your own boss? Do you want to find a career that satisfies both your financial needs and your desire for independence? It is possible to give your career a reboot and take charge of your future…
Want To Run A Business With Your Spouse?
Originally Published in Forbes: Want To Run A Business With Your Spouse? Three Reasons You Should Buy A Franchise. Written by Terry Powell, Visionary Founder of The Entrepreneur’s Source. When you’re running a business with a partner, solving disagreements can be particularly vexing. But when you’re married and running a company, it’s even more challenging….
Let’s Show Our Thanks on “Small Business Saturday”
We believe strongly in celebrating the small business owner year ‘round, but especially on “Small Business Saturday,” which is celebrated on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 30th. “Small Business Saturday” celebrates the people who are not just dreamers, but also doers. People who want to bring better ideas, services, and products to their communities, and…
The Entrepreneur’s Source Honors Matthew Dudley with Client of the Year Award
The Entrepreneur’s Source Honors Matthew Dudley with Client of the Year Award. Overcoming financial hurdles to achieve a business dream Confidence, determination, discipline and the advice of an alternative career coach at The Entrepreneur’s Source led Matthew Dudley on a path to successful business ownership and garnered him the 2019 Client of the Year Award…
Looking Toward the Future
Looking Toward the Future Q&A with Melissa Pang from The Entrepreneur’s Source: Building Successful Partnerships Inspires Career Satisfaction Do you dread heading to work on Monday mornings? Are you simply going through the motions at an unfulfilling job to get a paycheck? Finding a career that offers satisfaction and success is not just a pipe…
Is Entrepreneurship A Good Alternative To College?
Originally Published in Forbes, October 3, 2019. “Is Entrepreneurship A Good Alternative To College?” Written By Terry Powell, the Visionary Founder of The Entrepreneur’s Source. I have an idea that may sound crazy at first, or even on the second go-around, but it’s a concept that may grow on you. Here it is: Instead of…
The Entrepreneur’s Source Business Coach | How to Tap into Franchising as a Chicago Entrepreneur
By: Marcelo Alvarez, Chicago business and career coach from The Entrepreneur’s Source Chicago’s unemployment rate has remained consistent over the past few months; however, companies aren’t creating the types of jobs people need. We’re seeing more and more businesses offering lower wage jobs and part-time positions, which is causing real income levels to decline. We’re…
The Entrepreneur’s Source | Interested in Entrepreneurship? The Most Important Question to Ask Yourself is: Why?
Studies show that 75 percent of the adult population has a strong to very strong desire to be self-sufficient, yet only five percent are ready, willing and able to act on that desire on their own. Business coaches with The Entrepreneur’s Source say that, with proper coaching and guidance, the other 70 percent can also…
The Entrepreneur’s Source: Parents and College Grads Team-Up to Pursue Franchise Ownership
Parents and College Grads Team-Up to Pursue Franchise Ownership In an unfavorable jobs landscape plagued with part-time and temporary positions, unpromising opportunities and high competition for the few openings available, more job-seeking parents and children are becoming business partners to take control of their professional futures through franchising. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics,…
Terry Powell of The Entrepreneur’s Source | Franchising Offers Viable Career Opportunity for Today’s Military Veterans
As military veterans transition to civilian life, they face a tight employment market with a saturation of willing candidates. To help military veterans take control of their professional career and future, franchise business coaches with The Entrepreneur’s Source, the nation’s leading career and franchise business coaching network, share why franchising is a viable option for…
The Entrepreneur’s Source Names Minneapolis Entrepreneur Client of the Year
In early 2010, following a lengthy career in the automotive fleet industry, Bill Bentz took a risk on, what was then, an unheard of franchise concept and never looked back. Three years later, his dedication to Doc Popcorn® and admirable work ethic has earned him the prestigious 2013 Client of the Year award by The…
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