Starting a Business
Not sure how to start your business? Whether you're looking to start a small business or are searching for grants, discover all the steps to starting a business.
6 Effective Funding Strategies for Startups
Navigating startup financing is complex. Entrepreneurs find themselves at the crossroads of innovation and survival, where a single decision can either fuel their dreams or extinguish their aspirations. Here we look at six ways you can finance your startup to support your business for long-term success.
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Free Webinar | May 7: How to Write Your One-Page Business Plan Workshop
Did you know entrepreneurs with business plans are 260% more likely to launch? Join our workshop on May 7th and learn how to create a one-page business plan that will help you get your business off the ground. Register now!
Long Work Hours Lead to Burnout — Not Productivity. Learn When to Step Back From Certain Tasks — And When to Step Up
Fatigue is a reality for many of us, but how can we learn to do less and figure out where to really focus our efforts to become truly effective entrepreneurs?
4 Actions Start-Up Founders Need to Take (But Often Overlook) to Protect Their Business
Here are four key actions that early-stage founders need to take to reduce the potential for catastrophic antitrust violations down the road
5 Must-Try Real Estate Marketing Ideas That Will Attract Buyers
By pursuing content marketing, real estate professionals grow their reputation and lay the foundation for future sales.
Don't Believe the Real Estate Hype — Understand the New Rules About How You Can Buy and Sell Your House
Real estate investor and entrepreneur Paul Morris breaks down the truth inside the $418 million National Association of Realtors settlement.
How PR Can Build Trust and Credibility for Real Estate Brands
Follow these insights and actionable tips for leveraging PR to enhance the reputation and visibility of your real estate brands.
Why the Coaching Industry Is Poised for Transformative Growth in the Gig Economy Era — and How to Navigate the Waves of Change
This article highlights five trends shaping the coaching industry and offers insights into how entrepreneurs can adapt and thrive in this evolving landscape.
Young Entrepreneurs Often Make These Tax Mistakes. Here's How to Avoid Them.
The right tax tactics and guidance may help you run a business and achieve your objectives more confidently.
5 Industries That Will Most Likely Never Adopt a Subscription Model
Many industries are adopting a subscription model — but these five well-known industries will probably never make the full jump.
7 Link-Building Tactics You Need to Know to Skyrocket Your Website's Rankings
An essential component of SEO, link building is not just a 'Set them and forget them' proposition, but a dance of skills and strategies.
Want to Test Your Business Idea Without Spending Much Money? Use the "Mousetrap" Model
Instead of building products and then learning who wants them, you can test demand before really investing your time and energy.
From $0 to $10 Million — Here's How to Build a Winning Prop Trading Team
Do you need to know what skill set is required to be a successful leader in one of the most rapidly changing niches in finance? This article sums up the recommendations of a "prop trading" pioneer.
Her College Side Hustle Led to an Immediately Profitable Product That Sells for Up to $450 — and She Didn't Even Consider Herself 'a Business Person'
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This Flexible Side Hustle Is Helping Millions Earn Extra Cash — and Might Be 'More Attractive' Than an Office Job
Side hustles remain popular for additional income — and have many questioning the 9-5 model altogether.
This Dad Started a Side Hustle to Save for His Daughter's College Fund — Then It Earned $1 Million and Caught Apple's Attention
In 2015, Greg Kerr, now owner of Alchemy Merch, was working as musician when he noticed a lucrative opportunity.
2 Ways to Instantly Improve Your Pitch
By improving the start and finish of your pitch you can instantly help stand out from the crowd and increase your chance of raising venture capital.
Avoid These 9 Pitch Deck Mistakes When Asking Others For Money
Crafting an efficient pitch deck requires serious effort, but at least it's not wandering in the dark since certain rules are shaped by decades of relationships between startups and investors.
4 Steps to Take Before Asking Investors for Money
Entrepreneurs need to ensure their company has sufficient capital. Raising funds is a fundamental way to do so.
How to Better Manage Your Brand's Reputation in the Digital Age
In the review economy, a proactive approach to addressing complaints can help brands rise above negativity.
How to Maintain Brand Authenticity in an Increasingly Skeptical World
What does it mean to be truly authentic, and how do you convey authenticity to consumers? Here's what you need to know.
How This Entrepreneurial Couple Is Revolutionizing Brand Loyalty
Wife and husband co-founders Amanda Huh and Stephen George discuss the launch and growth of their powerful membership platform Amaze.
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Who You Hire Matters — Here's How to Form a Team That's Built to Last
Among the many challenges related to managing a small business, hiring a quality team of employees is one of the most important. Check out this list of tips and best practices to find the best people for your business.
The Entrepreneur Who Made 'Avengers,' 'Game of Thrones' and 'Stranger Things' Sound as Awesome as They Look
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Free Webinar | May 7: How to Write Your One-Page Business Plan Workshop
Did you know entrepreneurs with business plans are 260% more likely to launch? Join our workshop on May 7th and learn how to create a one-page business plan that will help you get your business off the ground. Register now!
How Entrepreneurs Can Harness the Power of Stoicism to Build Resilience and Thrive in the Business World
Here's how the ancient philosophy of Stoicism can benefit modern entrepreneurs.
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7 Easy Ways To Manage Cash Flow Surprises In Your Business
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Elyse Oleksak and her husband Nick founded their mini bagel business in 2013 — and it was an instant hit.