Breakaway Articles for the Corporate Fugitive

Business and Getting Back to Basics

Have you ever noticed that after being on the road for a couple of weeks, it’s funny how luxurious the comforts of home feel when you return? There’s something about being somewhere else, without all the trappings of your usual surroundings that makes you see things in a more streamlined and simple way. When you quit your job and start a business,... [Read more of this article]

Starting a Business – Enjoying the Entrepreneurial Ride

I grew up on an acreage in Central Canada, and enjoyed the serenity of nature and freedom of wide open spaces. I have always been an animal lover, and was horse crazy from my very first steed (his name was Pokey and he had springs and a metal frame). When I was old enough, my dad gave in and bought me a beautiful Welsh pony, and one led to another.... [Read more of this article]

What’s Your Target Heart Rate for Your Business?

We all understand the premise of building our cardiovascular health by keeping our heart pumping at a certain level over a certain period of time frequently enough to strengthen it. Have you ever thought about your business from this perspective? You’ve perhaps spent a lot of time dreaming about your vision, wondering how to create a business that’s... [Read more of this article]

The Client Attraction Song – Fifty Ways to Get New Clients

Attracting clients and getting new clients is one of the biggest challenges small business owners face. Especially if you are new to business, or just dreaming about your corporate escape, wondering how you are going to find people to pay you can feel overwhelming. There is certainly a lot of groundwork you should do upfront – like defining your... [Read more of this article]

The Four-Hour Work Week: Do You Believe It’s Possible?

(Well, I work more than four hours, but the point is, it doesn’t feel like work… read on) I have been known to say, if your business feels like a job, it’s a sign you haven’t built it right. I can always tell when someone doesn’t believe me. They can’t conceive that it’s entirely possible to do the work you’re meant to do, love... [Read more of this article]

Are You in the Wrong Business?

If you’ve left a career to start your own business, you’ve made what likely amounts to one of the biggest decisions of your life, next to getting married or divorced, or having children. That decision is not made lightly, I know. It’s a frightening yet exhilarating time when most people think you’re crazy, and you have moments where you wonder... [Read more of this article]

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