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This article is from Shopify, and was republished and shared through Elksourcing with the permission of Shopify. Original link：https://www.shopify.com/blog/what-is-an-entrepreneurAfter studying some of the one million business owners who use Shopify, we discovered that founder types tend to fall into one of five personality types. Which one are you? Start with our quiz. Imposter syndrome. Self doubt. The urge to give up. We bet you’ve experienced these feelings at some point, Stargazer. If you’re lucky, you’re surrounded by people who affirm your talents at work. But what if you’re a company of one?  Natalie Gill started her fresh flower business from her apartment, relying on savings to bridge the gap after she quit a soulless corporate job. She survived on little sleep and at times an $11 per week food budget. She lost weight—and friends. But she persevered through the toughest points of her journey (hello, self doubt) to build Native Poppy, a successful multi-location…

This article is from Shopify, and was republished and shared through Elksourcing with the permission of Shopify. Original link：https://www.shopify.com/blog/business-podcasts Ask anyone at the top of their field how they got there or how they found success in business and chances are you’ll find overlapping patterns of hard work, long hours, and—perhaps most important—continual self-education. Experience, books, blog posts, and videos usually make up the curriculum of the self-taught entrepreneur, but podcasts offer their own distinct value: they let you listen, learn, and grow while you’re getting ready in the morning, going for a jog, driving around, or even working on your business. Some business podcasts are in-depth conversations with experts, recorded and released. Others take the form of audio documentaries that pull you in with captivating stories. There are a lot of options out there. That’s why we rounded up 21 of the best business podcasts for aspiring and established entrepreneurs, whether you’re looking…

This article is from Shopify, and was republished and shared through Elksourcing with the permission of Shopify. Original link：https://www.shopify.com/blog/books-for-entrepreneurs Are you looking for advice on boosting your small business and improving your life? We’ve compiled a list of the best books by renowned business leaders, novelists, and successful entrepreneurs, packed with practical advice on becoming an industry innovator and finding your passion through meaningful work. With these books, you too can build your own business and thrive. We encourage you to find a local bookstore that offers delivery or curbside pickup. Check IndieBound if you truly don’t have local options, or consider purchasing from Bookshop, an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. 32 must-read entrepreneur books for 2020 1. The Power of Broke Author: Daymond John Daymond John is an influential voice for founders who don’t have a ton of money to get their small business started. In his bestselling The Power…

This article is from Shopify, and was republished and shared through Elksourcing with the permission of Shopify. Original link：https://www.shopify.com/blog/why-support-small-businesses The busiest shopping season of the year is upon us. Our inboxes are brimming with deals from businesses vying for our dollars. While there’s no indication that the pandemic will stop the Black Friday Cyber Monday surge, the way we shop has changed forever.  An increase in online shopping and adoption of alternative delivery methods are the most obvious trends. But what the pandemic has also uncovered—call it a silver lining—is an increased sense of community. We are all in this together. And our communities rely on the small businesses at the heart of them.  Go Forth Goods Small business owners have been hit especially hard by the measures and government mandates set to keep people safe. Many have been forced to close their doors. According to one report, during the first three months of…

This article is from Shopify, and was republished and shared through Elksourcing with the permission of Shopify. Original link：https://www.shopify.com/blog/time-management-apps No matter who you are, you probably wish there were more hours in a day. Time is a precious resource—you can’t stop using it and you can’t find more of it, but you need it to do absolutely everything. From scheduling meetings to fulfilling orders, time is behind every aspect of running a business and you can’t afford to manage it poorly. Ineffective time management can take many forms. Whether it’s procrastination, personal distractions, or projects that take more time than they should, there are tons of things that waste our time every day. Wasted time means rushed deadlines, a work-life imbalance, and more stress and anxiety. When it comes down to it, you just need to use the time that you have more effectively. Thankfully, opportunities to manage your time better are everywhere….

This article is from Shopify, and was republished and shared through Elksourcing with the permission of Shopify. Original link：https://www.shopify.com/blog/motivational-quotesWhat is it about motivational quotes that make them so endearing? Every driven person eventually figures out that there’s a whole lot of feel-good time wasters out there that suck us because they feel like work, and browsing endless lists of motivational phrases are no exception. And yet, there’s hidden value in finding a concise expression that perfectly distills our own beliefs. Quotes often feel like our own opinions making a return visit, just augmented by someone with writing talent. And the right quote at the right time can change things—words matter, and motivating phrases can encourage us to get up, overcome tough times, take action, stop procrastinating, escape our comfort zone, invest in personal growth, and do the hard work that needs doing. Even genuinely successful people show some reverence to a favorite inspirational quote or…

This article is from Shopify, and was republished and shared through Elksourcing with the permission of Shopify. Original link：https://www.shopify.com/blog/analyzing-shopify-reportsWhat sites are referring traffic to your store? Where in the world are your visitors? How did your Black Friday Cyber Monday marketing campaign perform last year? What products are people searching for most? You have a lot of questions about your business, your customers and your marketing efforts. Fortunately, answers to many of those questions are in your Shopify reports and analytics. Reporting vs. analysis It’s the end of the day (or week, or month) so you open up your analytics tool and jot down some key metrics. “Traffic is up 2% week over week. Nice!” You pat yourself on the back, maybe do a little dance in your chair. That’s data reporting. Up is good, down is bad. You have to think of data and analytics the way you think of an iceberg….

This article is from Shopify, and was republished and shared through Elksourcing with the permission of Shopify. Original link：https://www.shopify.com/blog/7365564-32-key-performance-indicators-kpis-for-ecommerce Performance should inform business decisions, and KPIs should drive actions. Key performance indicators (KPIs) are like milestones on the road to online retail success. Monitoring them will help ecommerce entrepreneurs identify progress toward sales, marketing, and customer service goals. KPIs should be chosen and monitored depending on your unique business goals. Certain KPIs support some goals while they’re irrelevant for others. With the idea that KPIs should differ based on the goal being measured, it’s possible to consider a set of common performance indicators for ecommerce. Table of Contents What is a performance indicator? What is a key performance indicator? Why are key performance indicators important? What is the difference between a SLA and a KPI? Types of key performance indicators 67 key performance indicator examples for ecommerce How do I create a…