Startup Advice

The Best Career Advice I Didn't Take
Advice

The Best Career Advice I Didn't Take

Security and stability? A role that offers a comfy perch? Pfff! Don't listen to those people!
Marty Fukuda | 3 min read
The 4 Worst Tips I Got When I Started My Business
Startup Basics

The 4 Worst Tips I Got When I Started My Business

With so many people talking in your ear when launching a new venture, there's bound to be some bad advice. Ignore them for your own good.
Jess Ekstrom | 4 min read
8 Tips for Anyone Starting a Child-Care Service
Starting a Business

8 Tips for Anyone Starting a Child-Care Service

We asked established child-care operators to share their best advice. Here's what they said.
The Staff of Entrepreneur Media, Inc. | 7 min read
8 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Find and Get Value From a Great Mentor
Mentors

8 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Find and Get Value From a Great Mentor

The first step to finding a career-boosting mentor is simply admitting you need one.
David Salinas | 6 min read
Advice From 14 Successful Entrepreneurs for Everyone Beginning the Journey
Startup Advice

Advice From 14 Successful Entrepreneurs for Everyone Beginning the Journey

To get started, listen to your gut. To succeed, listen to people you respect.
Kimanzi Constable | 5 min read
5 Things to Know Before Starting a Business With Friends
Starting a Business

5 Things to Know Before Starting a Business With Friends

Having your closest friends around when you start a business can be very rewarding.
William Litvack | 5 min read
Believing These 7 Myths Will Stunt Your Startup
Myths

Believing These 7 Myths Will Stunt Your Startup

So much is uncertain when you're hustling to grow your company but count on receiving a lot of dumb, discouraging advice.
Fredrik Nilsson | 7 min read
5 Myths -- and One Really Big Truth -- About Being an Entrepreneur
Entrepreneur Mindset

5 Myths -- and One Really Big Truth -- About Being an Entrepreneur

Think you're ready to own a business? Are you sure?
Carol Roth | 5 min read
5 Business Truths I Wish Someone Had Told Me 5 Years Ago
Startups

5 Business Truths I Wish Someone Had Told Me 5 Years Ago

Advice to help you and your startup get ahead -- fast.
William Vanderbloemen | 6 min read
What to Look For When Hiring Your First Employees
Driving Business - Driving Success

What to Look For When Hiring Your First Employees

Your startup's initial employees can make or break the place. Choose wisely.
Paula Andruss | 4 min read
7 Business Tips From Mom -- 'Cause She Is the Boss of You
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7 Business Tips From Mom -- 'Cause She Is the Boss of You

The great advice we got as kids still applies today -- and without the astronomical consulting fees!
Ted Devine | 6 min read
Battle-Tested Startup Advice From 6 Awesome Entrepreneurs
National Small Business Week

Battle-Tested Startup Advice From 6 Awesome Entrepreneurs

The six finalists in the running for National Small Business Person of the Year share what they wish they'd known as they were getting started.
Catherine Clifford | 7 min read
Shark Tank Star Lori Greiner's 10 Tips for Entrepreneurs
Advice

Shark Tank Star Lori Greiner's 10 Tips for Entrepreneurs

The investor and entrepreneur shares her best advice about money, product packaging and more.
Carly Okyle | 5 min read
How to Recognize You are on The Right Path as an Entrepreneur
Startup Basics

How to Recognize You are on The Right Path as an Entrepreneur

Reflect. Analyze. And always challenge yourself.
Elinor Stutz | 3 min read
What Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Real-Estate Developers
Advice

What Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Real-Estate Developers

The all-stars of brick-and-mortar have a pretty good system for success.
Joanna Schwartz | 4 min read