Maya Sullivan

Entrepreneurs come in a variety of personalities and backgrounds. Some demand attention when they enter a room. Others are low-key and may go unnoticed in a gathering of exuberant personalities. Inner characteristics—not outward persona—are what help an individual be successful. You can learn to be profitably self-employed provided you are passionate about your business and acquire the attributes necessary to achieve your dream. This presentation explores traits such as financial realism, passion, prudent decision making and seven more. The essence is about strengths that help entrepreneurs succeed.

Many people start a certain type of business because they think it is a good idea. Yet, they often don’t consider how passionate they are about the concept or how viable it is. This workshop includes ten keys to ignite your entrepreneurial passion and the type of customers you feel impassioned to serve. You will also explore trends and opportunities to create your special niche.

The ebb and flow of sales are a normal part of the business landscape. Your enterprise may have a steady increase in sales, then plateau or decline. It is easy to panic or become stressed when this happens. Yet it may just be a pause before the next stage. When sales are in an ebb mode it is easy to think we are doing something wrong or that our business is failing. The reality may be that we are experiencing a natural cycle. Exploring 10 things to do when your venture is in an ebb time can help move you forward.