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Bending Bootstrapping To The Needs Of Your Business
Rebecca Weible, founder of Yo Yoga! shares her experiences on how she bootstrapped her business.
Want To Start A New Business In 2017? Do It From Home.
Odds are that you've often fantasized about ditching your job to start a business of your own; to be your own boss; to set your own hours and make your own decisions. Kristy Dickerson, CEO and co-founder of STARTplanner shares some advice how to plan your life so that becomes a distinct possibility.
3 Common Threats To An Entrepreneur’s Personal Life
Being an entrepreneur of a young company is hard. Here are some of the things to watch out for, both for your good and for the good of your company.
Top Tech Startup Ideas For 2017
While now is a better time than ever to launch your own startup, it’s important to understand that competition in the startup space is fierce. Thorough research is necessary to determine how viable a product or service is. Fortunately, we’ve done the work for you. Here’s our roundup of the top tech startup ideas for 2017.
5 Habits To Turn Your Startup Dreams Into Reality
In the light of becoming a more successful entrepreneur, the little changes are the most significant. Therefore following simple habits can expand your network, boost your credibility and improve your work performance.
7 Ways To Master The Art Of Running A One-Person Business
By Greg Waldorf, CEO of Invoice2go
Being a one-man or woman-show is a tough gig, but for someone taking the leap of faith on a...
BrewDog’s Secrets To Brewery Startup Success
BrewDog, Scotland’s largest independent brewery, is a prime example the rise of craft beer. Started in 2007 by two friends, James Watt and Martin Dickie, the producer of champion Punk IPA now ships across the world and is worth an estimated £306m.
David Weiss, Toronto Watch Retailer: How To Expand Your Business
For David Weiss, innovation was at the heart of a successful career in wristwatch design, manufacturing and retail.
Steps To Building A Company That Everyone Wants to Work For
Every employer wants the best employees they can get, but often the best people don't show interest. Kevin Faber, founder of Silver Summit Capital highlights some steps you can take to make your company one that employees really want to work for.
Struggling To Think Of A Business Plan? Why Not Keep It Close To Home
You want to get into business? Here are some pointers for you which could start working the cogs in your entrepreneurial mind.
5 Ways Tennis Prepared Me for Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurs won’t find success solely because they’re passionate. Meghdad Abbaszadegan shares some of the lessons he learned while refining his tennis game that have proven invaluable as he explored the world of entrepreneurship.
5 Reasons Every New Entrepreneur Should Consider Seeking A Mentor
Too many new entrepreneurs make the mistake of trying to do everything on their own. Working under a mentor offer benefits that are too many to overlook. Here are five reasons why every new entrepreneur should get a mentor.
Denis Vranich, Canadian Executive, Emphasizes Hard Work For New Entrepreneurs
Balancing daily financial and work needs with building a new business or brand can be particularly challenging. But, it is this tenacity, resilience and willpower in these early stages that often set those who succeed apart from those that will eventually fail.
5 Things Every Budding Entrepreneur Should Know Before Launching A Startup
Launching a startup is a huge step into the world of entrepreneurship. Here are five things that every budding entrepreneur needs to know before launching a startup business.
5 Reasons Your Business Idea Isn’t As Good As You Think It Is
You’ve put in the work. You came up with what you think is a brilliant business idea, you moved to Silicon Valley, and you’re working on connecting with venture capitalists to get your first round of funding in motion. But there’s no one biting; they barely even seem interested! Anand Srinivasan, founder of LeadJoint.com explores what could have gone wrong.
Do You Really Need An Investor For Your Startup?
by Anand Srinivasan, founder of LeadJoint.com
Aspiring entrepreneurs often see startups as their ticket to independence from the 9 to 5 work life. Make no mistake,...
Containing Growth Chaos: Five Things To Do When Your Company Is On The Upswing
Knowing the difference between the feeling of growth – and the folly of doing so in the wrong way or at the wrong time – is what sets successful, expanding businesses apart for the long haul, insists Bryan Miles, CEO and co-founder, Miles Advisory Group, Inc..
7 Startup Strategies That Will Certainly Pay Off In The Future
Starting any small business can seem like a daunting prospect, especially when faced with all the little details of what makes a company tick and with minimal resources. Here are seven things you may want to take note of.
Millennials Dream Of Being Entrepreneurs: 7 Tips For Starting A Small Business
More than one-in-three American workers today are millennials, and this year they surpassed Gen X to become the largest share of the American workforce, according to an analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data by Pew Research Center. Lou Casale, Head of Communications, Hiscox USA shares some important tips for millennials who are considering taking the courageous leap to start their own business.
Taking A Chance On Life
by Bill Thompson, author of "Order of Succession: Getting Away with Murder"
What’s harder than getting fired?
What if you’re a baby boomer plugging away at...
How Startups Can Avoided The Dreaded Slow Start
All entrepreneurs need to take steps to make sure that a slow start is avoided. It’s all about planning and preparation. If your business takes the steps outlined below, you should be able to avoid that dreaded slow start.
What Will It Take To Be A Top Entrepreneur?
There are probably plenty of twenty-year-olds right now that love the idea of becoming the next rich entrepreneur. But there are a few bars you’ll need to jump if you want to be the next great entrepreneur.
If It Ain’t Broke, Break It!
We have all heard the old saying, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. While this could be a great mantra for the old stereo you have in the garage, it is not the philosophy for creating success as an entrepreneur, argues four-time author Michael Melfi.
5 Things You Must Do To Run Your Business
While there are many tasks you must juggle to keep your business running, these five tips by Stephen Sheinbaum, founder of Bizfi, will help you stay grounded as an entrepreneur.
5 Easy, Free Ways To Get The Word Out About Your Company
It’s all about getting your brand in front of the right customers. Pamela Webber, Chief Marketing Officer at 99designs shares five easy, cheap (or completely free) ways to start getting the word out about your awesome product.
Grow Your Business By Improving The Workflow Of Your Sales Team
To sell more efficiently you will need to take a look at your sales workflow for ways that it can be improved, says Kevin Faber, founder of Silver Summit Capital.
Challenges Faced By B2B Tech Startups – And How To Prevent Them
The allure of launching a tech start-up is not just easy enough to understand, but then, entrepreneurs fail to consider the risks they have been facing being in this competitive world of technology. Michael Lundberg, Marketing Manager at Ampliz looks at the six challenges you are likely to come up against and suggests ways you can overcome them.
Common Mistakes Result In Invention Failures
As an inventor and entrepreneur, one of the most important steps to take during the startup process is research, says Tom Gray, CEO of Make48. He shares the five areas that inventors should strive to become experts in, as well as errors they should avoid.
Your (Startup) Work Or Your Life
While you are already enjoying some of the benefits of your new life as a business owner, it doesn’t take long before your new startup can take over your life. How do you find the proper balance of maintaining a personal life and working your startup? Rick Sliter shares some insight.
5 Risk Management Issues Many Small Business Owners Neglect
A large part of a good risk management plan is a business owner who can determine what the businesses actual risk is and how much of a risk each element represents. Walt Capell, president and owner of Workers Compensation Shop highlights the 5 elements of risk management that many small business owners struggle with.