What skills are needed to be an entrepreneur? From keeping a steady mind to bouncing back from setbacks, here are 14 answers to the question, “What are the skills you need to be an entrepreneur?” Staying Calm One skill you need to be an entrepreneur is the ability to stay calm. When things get stressful,…
An Interview With Maria Angelova When you are truly honest with yourself and who you are it opens you up to a world of fulfillment. There is no way to find out what you really want if you can’t start by being honest with yourself first and then being brave enough to go after it….
An Interview With Doug Noll Don’t just hear what you want to hear. Listen to the people who have constructive criticism, whether in your professional or personal life. Really take the time to get out of your own way and absorb what someone else is saying. Even if it’s difficult to hear, there is always…
An Interview With Rachel Kline Where is their fulfillment? Finding the things that make them feel most fulfilled — being with family, traveling, hitting new goals — are the keys to sustaining them in every sense of the word. It’s easy to get caught up in things that don’t matter. Focusing on what brings them…
An Interview With Rachel Kline Account Management: Don’t forget to market to your existing clients. Utilize strategic opportunities to upsell/cross-sell. Not only is it cheaper, but you also have a greater ROI when working with existing clients as opposed to sourcing new clients. Generally speaking, someone who is a CMO has learned a tremendous amount…
An Interview With Doug Noll Founding Clients: We can often get obsessed with finding a large number of clients right off the bat. But in this case, it’s not so much about having a ton of clients as it is about having quality clients. Focus on your client relationships, really understand their needs and deliver….
Post Written By Maurice Harary, Forbes Councils Member You may be wondering why you would want to bid on a Request for Proposal (more commonly called an RFP). The answer is simple. Winning RFPs from government entities or large enterprises are a great way to expand your business. In many cases, winning an RFP can guarantee income…
Post Written by Expert Panel, Forbes Business Council While a business may start out small with only a few products or services offered and a handful of employees, the goal for most entrepreneurs is to grow far beyond that. To have a sustainable business built for longevity, leaders need to accomplish certain tasks and set…
SafetyDetectives interviewed Maurice Harary, Co-founder and CEO of The Bid Lab, a consulting agency handling RFP bidding processes for 100s of businesses and government agencies with over $100M in winnings so far. He packed this interview with tips for business owners who want to learn how to find the best security assessment vendor, and the most important…
Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Maurice Harary. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below. Maurice, appreciate you joining us today. Let’s jump into the story of starting your own firm – what should we know? What people don’t realize when starting a business is how…
