SongBird Spotlight
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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Building Confidence as an Entrepreneur
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.
Entrepreneurship stats for 2023
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!
The role of failure in entrepreneurship: Turning setbacks into success
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.
2 inspiring entrepreneur stories
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!
Why we need to start celebrating ourselves more in 2023
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.
10 ways to enjoy some time off during the winter holidays
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
How to find a balance between short-term and long-term planning
How do you live in the moment with your business and your marketing yet still plan for the future? Here are a few ways to balance short-term and long-term planning for your business
5 things that get in the way of running a successful business
Perception is often a huge part of running a business – and a big part of your marketing strategy. Here are 5 things that can get in the way when you are trying to run a successful business.
3 ways to determine if you're successful
So, if you find yourself struggling to keep up with those around you. Stop and take a step back and re-evaluate things. The answer may be in front of you. Here are a few things to consider when it comes to your own business success.