Melissa Houston
Contributor at Forbes
Author, Cash Confident | Contributor at Forbes | Business Coach | She Means Profit™️ podcast and blog | Founder of https://t.co/F33w8h6R9O
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2 weeks ago |
forbes.com | Melissa Houston
There’s an unspoken rule many women have been conditioned to follow: be ambitious, but not too ambitious. Strive for success, but don’t say you want to be rich because that sounds greedy, self-centered, or materialistic. Let’s be clear: there is nothing wrong with wanting to build wealth. Yet too often, women downplay their financial goals to avoid judgment. They soften their language, shrink their dreams, and lead with disclaimers to make their ambition more socially acceptable.
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2 weeks ago |
forbes.com | Melissa Houston
In today’s economy, starting a side hustle isn’t just a trend, it’s a strategic move. Whether you’re looking to supplement your income, transition out of traditional employment, or test the waters of entrepreneurship, the right side hustle can open the door to financial freedom and professional fulfillment. But not every opportunity is the right fit.
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3 weeks ago |
forbes.com | Melissa Houston
If there’s one skill that separates thriving business owners from those constantly struggling to make ends meet, it’s sales. Not flashy branding. Not a fancy website. Not even a killer product. Sales is the engine that drives every dollar in your business, and if you don’t know how to do it, you’re going to hit a wall, fast. The good news? Sales is a skill you can learn. You don’t have to be a natural. You don’t have to be extroverted. You don’t even have to love it right now.
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3 weeks ago |
forbes.com | Melissa Houston
Starting and growing a business can be one of the most powerful wealth-building tools, but it’s not for everyone. If small business ownership was easy, everyone would be doing it. But did you know that most millionaires are business owners? The truth is that small business ownership takes grit, strategy, and an appetite for risk. The Truth About Wealth and Small Business OwnershipOwning a business is not a get rich quick scheme, nor does it mean access to instant wealth.
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3 weeks ago |
forbes.com | Melissa Houston
If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s this: certainty is a myth. Markets shift, tech evolves overnight, customer behavior changes on a dime, and businesses that aren’t built to bend will break. But here’s the truth no one wants to sugar coat: it’s not enough to hustle harder or “hope it works out.” You need real resiliency, the kind that keeps your business standing strong when the world throws a curveball.
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