Advice For The Young At Heart
How Much Money Does Your Startup Business Really Need?
You have the passion, the vision, the time and the energy, but do you have funds to make your dream startup become a reality? Ken Myers shares a few thoughts.
JFDI.Asia Accelerator: Bootcamp Practicalities
Demo Day can make or break your startup. Meng Weng Wong, co-founder and social engineer at JFDI Asia gives some advice on surviving JFDI.Asia Accelerator (but can be extended to any accelerator program).
Refreshing Your Search For Work – The Five Key Questions
Many people look to make changes in their career haphazardly. Karen Okulicz, author of "Try! A Survival Guide to Unemployment" says they can set yourself straight and make sure you avoid wasting time if they ask themselves five questions.
The Secret Sauce Of Start-Up Success
Wain Kellum, CEO of Vocalocity says he has developed a five-step method that he uses for building a successful company. He shares what these five points are.
5 Reasons Business Owners Are Hiring Online Grads
While most employers will accept a degree earned from any university, some employers prefer candidates who attended online college for several reasons, argues Charlotte Benedict.
Beginners Guide For Youngsters: 6 Tools To Rule The Real World
Whether you are planning to move directly into the working world from high school or after going to college, there are some tips you should know to makes these transitions run a lot smoother. Tuhin Ghosh, co-founder of PrepGenie, shares some of them.
[Infographic] The Best And Worst Intern Candidates
Here's an infographic from InterMatch.com shows some of the characteristics of the best and worst interns, to help businesses sift out the right candidates (or for young people to make themselve desired ones).
Be The Boss Of Your Business Even In Tough Times
There are things you can do to gain better control of your business while in crises, and pursue to apply them even after the crises for a sense of continuity and prolonged efficiency, says Justin Kemp.
4 Necessary Small Business Resources And The Creative Approach To Get Them
Small business owners lack many of the resources large companies have at their fingertips. But there are ways to get them without paying high fees, says Natalie Gonzalez, co-founder and head of marketing and social media at Chatalog.
Surviving The F-Word
BRussell Holcombe, CEO of Holcombe Financial and author of "You Should Only Have to Get Rich Once", offers some helpful principles into your entrepreneurial journey to increase your likelihood of success.
[Infographic] Are You An Entrepreneur?
We've already looked at what kind of mindsets and skillsets make the best entrepreneurs, but can you tell if you're a natural born business leader? Here's a fun infographic to see if you work out as one.
Is It The Right Time To Be An Entrepreneur?
Stacey Thompson says those who want to start their own thing should ask themselves some questions before making the leap into entrepreneurship,
5 Things Every Entrepreneur Should Know
Josh Golden, CEO of Table XI, shares five things he believes every entrepreneur should know about doing business.
5 Things Seasoned Entrepreneurs Know That Newbies Don’t
Seasoned entrepreneurs know many things that newbies don’t, but there are five that are at the top of the list, says Susan Baroncini-Moe, author of "Business In Blue Jeans: How To Have A Successful Business On Your Own Terms, In Your Own Style".
Give Your Startup A Chance: Avoid These 3 Common Mistakes
There are many different challenges that face a person or group of people when diving into the world of entrepreneurialism. Morgan Sims, who used to be in 2 startups, points out 3 common mistakes startups tend to make.
Incorporating Your Small Business: Protect Yourself And Prosper
Small business expert Aaron Young has over 40 years of experience helping companies select the type of business structure that is right for them. Here’s what he has to say about it.
Ten Tips To Help Graduates Survive (And Thrive!) In The Job Market Jungle
The hiring landscape facing recent college grads is inhospitable, to say the least. Coach Micheal J. Burt and Colby B. Jubenville share ten tactics to help graduates create a best-odds scenario for acing interviews and landing a job.
Pre-College Checklist: Ten Tips To Help You Hit The Ground Running
College professors Lynn F. Jacobs and Jeremy S. Hyman share ten things you can do this summer that will set you up for success once your first semester of college begins.
Top 10 Tips For Female Entrepreneurs
If you are considering taking up the reins and becoming your own boss, here are some tips for female entrepreneurs from Annie Xu, US General Manager of Alibaba.com. (These tips work for men too.)
4 Things You Should Keep in Mind When Starting Your Own Business
Tiffany Matthews shares a few things you need to keep in mind when starting your own business:
10 Great Business Ideas To Start As A Student
Owen Burek, Editor-in-Chief at Save the Student, put together this list of ten great small business ideas that most entrepreneurial students should be able to get going.
Twitter Tips To Help You Land A Job
In today’s fast paced world, using Twitter can give you the upper hand and help you expedite the job search process. Melissa Page shares a few smart and strategic ways to get hired via Twitter.
Four Tips For Aspiring Entrepreneurs
If you were built to lead instead of follow, a career as an entrepreneur might be right for you. But before you can launch a high-growth company, you’ll need to find the right business plan and create a culture of success. Mike Broderick, co-founder and CEO of Turning Technologies offers four strategies that can help you generate the spark.
There Is Only One You
There is only ONE you. Period. Until this fact is burned into your brain, your heart, your soul — you will continue to sputter along hitting one speed bump after another on a daily basis, says Robert D. Smith, author of “20,000 Days and Counting: The Crash Course For Mastering Your Life Right Now”.
Eight Great Creative Freelance Careers
Working as a freelancer today is a respected career track with many benefits the “day job” can’t offer. Cameron Schiff recommends several creative freelance careers that may be a perfect fit for your education and skills.
Raising The Bar: What Are You Worth?
How much are you worth today? It’s a question we must ask ourselves as we embark on any new project, says Andrew Collins, founder & CEO of Mailman Group
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5 Signs That You Have A Brilliant Business Idea
There are five ways to determine whether or not you have a brilliant business idea, says Ella Sorenson, If it is financially viable, there is a market for it, you have the right skills, there is nothing out there like it and you are willing to commit, then what are you waiting for?
Top 3 Mistakes New Businesses Make
Here are the top 3 mistakes that Boyd Au, who started Enzer Electronics and is now an investor at 7 Notes Capital - sees many new businesses make, and what you should do to avoid them.
Getting On A Reality Show Or Pageant Can Actually Be Good For Your Career
It's true. Just take it from someone who's done both. Maureen Francisco, author of "It Takes Moxie", offers you five tips.
Starting A New Business Venture Is Not As Daunting As You Might Think
The timing now to be an entrepreneur is perhaps as good as it could possibly be. Tom Cleveland outlines the three factors for potential success.