Thought Leaders
5 Fears I Overcame to Become an Entrepreneur
Courage is more important than money when facing the risks inherent in starting a business.
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Building a Business
Innovation Inhibitors Include Dependency on New Infrastructure and Investor Risk Tolerance
Be aware that attempting innovation in certain times and places is extremely risky.
Thought Leaders
The Leadership Mistakes of Willy Wonka
Good leaders are willing to take risks on their products and their employees.
Thought Leaders
Don’t Fear the Fear — Let It Drive You
Fear is an assault on your ambition and innovation. It strips you of your confidence. It undermines your decision making and stops all progress. But you can beat it.
By Jason Ankeny
Thought Leaders
The Dozen Difficult Steps Necessary to Succeed at Entrepreneurship
From launch to success is a long, exciting journey the weak of heart cannot complete.
Building a Business
8 Things McDonald’s Can Teach You About Business Success
One could argue that McDonald's has created one of the greatest business models to follow.
By John Rampton
Building a Business
The 7 Fears All Entrepreneurs Must Conquer
Don't be scared -- overcome and conquer.
By Aaron Agius
Thought Leaders
Becoming an Entrepreneur Might Not Be as Risky As You Thought
A new study from UC Berkeley suggests taking the entrepreneurial plunge does indeed pay off.
Thought Leaders
9 Lessons Explorers Can Teach You From Their Impossible Expeditions
Draw inspiration from stuntmen, aviators, mountain climbers and other opportunists who conquered against the odds.
By Adam Toren
Building a Business
5 Things Every Entrepreneur Should Know About Risk-Taking
Focus on the known factors when you can, accept ambiguities -- and understand that failure is never the end of the road.
By Larry Alton
Thought Leaders
4 Ways Documenting the Journey Has Become More Popular Than Celebrating the Outcome
Social media is all about demonstrating the work -- not just glorifying successes.
Building a Business
How to Tap Your Inner Business Futurist
Scenario planning can elevate your entrepreneurial vision, leading to increased value and growth potential.
Thought Leaders
Dare Great in Order to Be Great
You cannot be an entrepreneur if you are not capable of taking risks.
Building a Business
Is Your Company Still Operating Like a Startup?
We like to grow up, but there are benefits to running your sustainable business like you just opened the doors.
Building a Business
Deal or No Deal? Here Are 7 Ways Due Diligence Can Help Before a Final Commitment.
Due diligence might sound daunting, but it's really just an in-depth common-sense risk analysis before closing a business deal.
Buying a Franchise
How Secondhand Clothing Gave This Woman a Second Chance
Rita Cortese risked everything for her Plato's Closet franchise.
By Gwen Moran
Building a Business
The Reality of Royalties
An expert explains why investors ask for them and what that means for you and your company.
By Joe Worth
Building a Business
Don’t Let Caution Turn to Cowardice. Leave Doubt Behind.
You can't let yourself be paralyzed by the need to be as informed as possible lest you risk missing out on a key opportunity to grow your business.
By Boland Jones
Thought Leaders
Bravery: The Entrepreneurship X Factor
Courage is key when entering a field with so many unknowns.
Thought Leaders
8 Ways to Think Like an Entrepreneur
When it comes to entrepreneurship, it's not what you do -- it's your mindset that matters.
Building a Business
No Pain, No Gain in Startups: Short-term Suffering Leads to Lasting Rewards
You'll be broke and overworked in the beginning of a new business venture, but there will be lots of light at the end of the tunnel.
By John Tabis
Thought Leaders
6 Ways Playing Poker Can Help You in Business (and 2 Ways It Can’t)
Many skills needed in the game of poker translate well into being an entrepreneur. A couple don't.
By John Roa
Building a Business
How to Take Control of Your Career … Now!
When it comes to your career, it's a big mistake to ignore what you think you can't control and focus on what you think you can.
By Steve Tobak
Entrepreneurs
What the High Dive Can Teach Entrepreneurs About Dealing With Fear
A project may seem wonderful in your head, but sometimes you freeze when it comes time to make the leap. Here are four steps to deal with that anxiety.
Business Ideas
4 Steps to Taking Calculated Risks That Move Your Business Forward
Every opportunity should drive forward your company's long-term vision, but you must ensure you're making smart moves and not blind leaps of faith.
Building a Business
4 Ways to Lower Your Risk When Investing in Other People’s Businesses
Making minority investments in privately-held companies is risky business, but it can be done successfully.
Building a Business
Can’t Find a Job? Try This Instead.
Show me someone who says that nobody will give them a good job and I'll show you someone who doesn't really want to work.
By Steve Tobak