A sole proprietorship, at its core, embodies a direct and frank approach to business ownership. The individual behind the venture is inseparable from the business entity, taking on personal responsibility for its triumphs and challenges. As we embark on this journey, we will unravel the intricacies of sole proprietorship, understand its relevance in the contemporary …

Shipping plays a pivotal role in the fabric of numerous businesses, particularly within the dynamic landscape of eCommerce. Whether you navigate the realms of small business ownership, operate as an eCommerce retailer, or simply ship as an individual, uncovering the most economical means to ship a package is a constant pursuit.  As shipping costs continue …

Managing finances as a sole proprietorship is crucial for running a successful business. A business bank account makes it easy to track company funds while offering additional services to help your venture grow. Read on to learn how to open a sole proprietorship bank account in four simple steps. >>>Use Lili to open your business …

Although you are allowed to use a personal bank account for your business, creating a sole proprietorship account is highly recommended. A dedicated business bank account offers tax incentives, accurate recordkeeping, and improved business credibility. This guide covers why you should never mingle your personal and business funds together. What is a Sole Proprietorship Bank …

© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, Ph.D., Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Great Confusion About the Term “Leadership” Today Discussions about aspects of leadership today have become so frequent and impassioned that they have become almost evangelical in tone. Leading is a very human activity — everyone’s human — so everyone’s got lots of advice about leading. Leadership …

Guidelines for Reading Leadership Literature © Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. There is a recent explosion of literature about leadership. The literature offers a great deal of advice from many different perspectives, which can be quite confusing to readers. (After years of reading leadership literature, I’ve begun to notice that, despite the …

Written by Carter McNamara, MBA, Ph.D., Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Copyright; Authenticity Consulting, LLC (Note that there are separate topics about How to Design Your Management Development Program and How to Design Your Supervisor Development Program. Those two topics are very similar to this topic about leadership training programs, but with a different focus.) Sections of …

© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, Ph.D., Authenticity Consulting, LLC. A new venture can be starting an organization or buying one, as well as significantly expanding the current organization. Far too often, people are so eager to start a venture that they end up skipping some very important personal considerations. This topic will help you ensure …

Social enterprise is, fundamentally, about using a market-driven business model to address key social and environmental issues. It is an emerging field with diverse and shifting interpretations. On this page, we’ll try to sort through all this, introduce you to the major players, and give you a launching pad for future inquiries. For guidelines to …

Social Entrepreneurship (Nonprofit) — Related Library Topics Advertising and Promotion Business Development Business Planning Capacity Building (nonprofits) Creativity and Innovation Customer Satisfaction Customer Service E-Commerce Finances (Nonprofit) Fundraising (Nonprofit) Leadership Development Guidelines, Methods and Resources for Organizational Change Agents Loans (for a for-profit or nonprofit organization) Marketing Organizational Performance Organizational Sustainability Product Selection and Development …