Friends and Family
I Treated My Child's Rare Diagnosis Like a Startup Challenge — And Won
Running a family like a business structure may sound unromantic, but it can lead to groundbreaking results — just like building a business from scratch.
How to Pick the Right Friends and Family Investors for Your Business
It is only natural for new or young entrepreneurs, who are just embarking on his or her entrepreneurial journey, to approach friends and family.
Who's in Your Inner Circle? How Your Closest Connections Shape Your Success
Your success is shaped by the five people you spend the most time with — choose wisely.
Family is Like a Built-In Drama — 3 Tips for Making Family Business Transitions Harmonious
Separating the family business from the business of the family can be tricky, but preserving family harmony even as you transition away from your business is possible.
How to Ask Friends and Family for Money Without It Getting Awkward
Your friends-and-family fundraising round doesn't have to be scary, says celebrated investor Mike Maples Jr.
I Started a Business With My Childhood Friend Over 15 Years — Here Are The Biggest Pros and Cons
Winning formula or a recipe for disaster?
The CEO of Kitchen United Says This Is His Most Essential Business Tool
Kitchen United CEO Atul Sood discusses the power of relationships, communicating with authenticity, and sharing your struggles with others.
How to Fund Your Business Through Friends and Family Loans and Crowdsourcing
You want to cast a wide net when raising funds. Here are two great sources to help build momentum.
Family Harmony is an Entrepreneur's Secret Weapon — and This 7-Step Process is the Secret to Achieving It
As an entrepreneur and parent, I've learned that success in business is directly tied to success at home.
How to Balance Entrepreneurship and Family Life in 2023 and Beyond
Our evolved definition of success underscores the undeniable importance of mental and physical well-being.
From Awkward to Awesome: A Guide to Handling Family and Friend Discount Requests Like a Pro
"So, what's the special price for your friends?" Here are some tips on handling such situations with grace and professionalism.
Ease Your Business's Financial Burden With These 4 Funding Sources
Securing capital for a growing enterprise can be complex, but it doesn't have to be.
Running Out of Things to Say On Zoom? This Communication Expert Wants to Help.
Some advice on walking the line between glib and gloom when you're asked "How are you?" 500 times a day.
How Cultivating Relationships Helps You (and Your Company) Thrive
It's important to keep yourself anchored to people and communities outside of work.
The Best Way to Borrow From Friends and Family to Grow Your Business? Here's How to Do It Right
Getting a loan from loved ones can pay off -- with some parameters.