Learning Doesn’t Always Require Failure

White wall and blue ladder at Roam Innovative Workplace

If you’re an entrepreneur, you’ve encountered “Fail Fast, Fail Often.” From startups to corporate America, the concept has gained enormous popularity in recent years. Taken out of context, however, it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. Don’t let “Fail Fast, Fail Often” serve as an excuse for sloppy business operations – whether it’s in manufacturing, marketing, customer…

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Failing is for Winners

Nobody likes to fail. It hurts. When we are unable to achieve our goals, we don’t just experience failure. We experience discouragement. Rejection. Doubt. Fear. Apathy. Failure has a way of warping our perspectives; re-shaping our outlook to align with the constraints of our current condition rather than that of the desired future state. We…

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The CEOs Take on Roam’s 5th Atlanta Workplace

Roam is only a few weeks away from the opening of Roam Perimeter Center. While construction projects wrap up and the creative team begins installing final finishes and decor features, the Perimeter Center team eagerly awaits the people and businesses that will breathe energy into this new innovative space. As Roam continues to prepare for…

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Simplifying Accounting for Entrepreneurs & Small Business Owners

Unless you’re an accountant, maintaining your books may not be high on your priority list. However, making finance work for you and streamlining these tasks can make a big impact on the profitability and longevity of your business. Whether you’re passionate about technology, consulting, sales or web design, get ready to crunch those numbers faster…

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5 Reasons Why You Should Explore Coworking This Summer

The season of backyard cookouts, beach vacations and lake days is upon us. But, just because school’s out for the summer doesn’t mean the work stops. The excitement of summer can easily overshadow the needs of your business. However, this mid-year mark is a critical time for evaluating the progress of your strategic plan and…

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Finding the Right Coach To Accelerate Your Growth

In a previous article, we highlighted the benefits of working with a professional coach, whether you’re a corporate executive, entrepreneur, solopreneur or anything in between. Now, learn how to hire the coach that’s right for you and how to structure your working relationship for success. We’ll hear from two Atlanta businesswomen on this topic: Jodie Charlop, a…

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Entrepreneurs, Invest In Your Future With A Coach

Coaching isn’t just for corporate executives. Entrepreneurs stand to benefit as well, whether it’s growing your leadership skills or learning how to sell your venture. Consider how premier athletes use coaches. Rather than being a remedial practice, coaching allows skilled athletes to reach breakthrough performance goals and become even better at their game. Think of…

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The Question That Got Me Started and Keeps Me Going

My venture into entrepreneurship started mostly by accident. Initially, it was just a way to supplement the income from my full-time job. I joined a few online freelancer networks and started picking up gigs. They were small jobs at first like transcribing focus group interviews or researching a company’s competitors and compiling reports to make…

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What It Takes

 “It’s all about building a team of people who aren’t afraid to be in the driver’s seat and are equally happy to ride in the passenger’s seat when others take the lead. It is truly built around collaboration; the concept that no idea is a bad idea (yes, cliché). Why be afraid to foster that…

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Why Entrepreneurs Need a Wolf Pack

It’s old news that the successful Lone Wolf is often a myth. What entrepreneurs need is a stellar wolf pack. Regardless of the business model, it’s worth your time and effort—not to mention resources—to outfit your venture with this type of role-based structure. More than a just a collection of friends and family, an entrepreneur’s…

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