Hands up if you have ever questioned whether you actually deserve to run a successful business. Or if you feel like, in spite of years of experience and training that you are somehow still not qualified to do what you do. If you raised your hand, congratulations you’ve experienced imposter syndrome.

Entrepreneurship doesn’t come with a road map to success, nor is there an easy path to starting and building a successful business. It’s a rollercoaster with challenges and wins that will take you on an unforgettable ride in A direction (right or wrong).

It’s not uncommon to have feelings of self-doubt or inadequacy on your entrepreneurial journey. It can make the ride quite unpleasant. As hard as it is, you need to work to pull yourself out of imposter syndrome so you can reach your goals and come out on top in business.

Let’s delve into 5 interesting entrepreneurship statistics for 2023 with a specific focus on aspiring (or new) entrepreneurs - but there are some great resources for current entrepreneurs as well!

They always say that opposites attract. Well… the opposite of success is failure. As an entrepreneur you often have to face failures before you get to those successes.

You have to realize that you may not just magically bounce back. Sometimes failure in business is a chance for you to start over or maybe even just pivot to a different direction.

If you have experienced failure or you’re going through it right now, here are a few things to consider to help you come out on the other side.

Did you know that November is Entrepreneurship Month?!

We could think of no better way to kick off Entrepreneurship Month than to share 2 inspiring stories of entrepreneurs. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or aspiring to be one, keep reading!

Let’s look at some things you can do to make your marketing more effective – and feel less burnt out about the whole process.

Now that we’re settling into 2023, I wanted to remind everyone that it’s more important than ever to start celebrating yourself this year. And it’s not about ego. It’s about growth.

So here are 4 reasons to start celebrating yourself in 2023.

Happy Holidays from the SongBird Team!

'Twas the week before Christmas, the last big marketing push for the year. If your planning’s been done, rest is finally near.

We know it can be hard to take a break and slow down, especially as an entrepreneur, but it is SO important. We’ve thought up 10 ways you can enjoy some time off during the winter holidays – even if it’s just a short break

Everyone needs a little pep talk every-so-often – even the most confident people. As a business owner, especially in the beginning, you may find yourself needing them more frequently. Running a business RARELY goes exactly as planned, and sometimes you just need a little reminder.

So here are ten things I like to tell myself – and some of the business owners I coach and mentor – when things aren’t going to plan.