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10 Resources for Women Starting a Business in 2021
As you step into the role of entrepreneur, you’re going to learn countless lessons along the way. Fortunately,…
This Young Entrepreneur Shares Her 4 Tips for Startup Success
What do you think of when you hear the word “entrepreneur”? When most people think of an entrepreneur,…
How to Get Out of the Comparison Trap and Move Your Business Forward
When you start out in business, it’s normal to research those who have gone before you and try…
How to Select a Business Name and Trademark It
Picking out a name for your business is an exciting step. As you start to brainstorm ideas for…
Thinking of Starting a Business with Your Spouse? 5 Tips to Ensure Success and Productivity
It’s not uncommon for couples to consider going into business together. After all, your life partner is an…
4 Common Reasons Why Startups Fail (and How to Overcome These Obstacles)
Most startups fail—up to 90% in 2019—and unfortunately, more often than not, the founders themselves are responsible. Financial…
Why Entrepreneurs Need Mental Strength to Succeed
The lure of launching your own business can be enticing; but striking out on your own has a…
9 Essential Skills You Need to Start and Run a Successful Business
It’s easy to feel under-qualified when you’re about to start a new business. It’s a huge undertaking! There…
A Step-By-Step Guide to Writing a Killer Business Plan
A business plan is as important to a new business as a map is to a ship, or…
Why Recessions Are a Good Time to Start a Side Hustle
The truth is, recessions happen, and they happen often. Since 1900, the U.S. economy has averaged one recession…
10 Common Traits of the Most Successful Entrepreneurs
Many people dream of being an entrepreneur. They envision their business as majorly successful; allowing them to make…
Why the Beginning of the Year is the Best Time to Start a Business
The beginning of the year has always been a popular time to start a business. If you’ve been…
How the Pandemic Has Inspired More Women to Start Businesses
Over the last month or so, I’ve engaged in 100 conversations with female entrepreneurs on Instagram. I was…
4 Questions Aspiring Business Owners Should Ask Before Launching a Business
Deciding to start your own business is big step, and one that requires a lot of upfront research…
Setting These 3 Types of Goals is Essential to Your Startup’s Success
The following is excerpted from “Exit Rich: The 6 P Method to Sell Your Business for Huge Profit” (January…
15 Business Leaders Share Their Experiences and Insights on Getting Through COVID-19
There’s no doubt that COVID-19 set the economic tone for 2020. The pandemic has hit investor and customer…
Planning on Starting up in the New Year? Here’s What You Can Learn From the Resilient Entrepreneurs of 2020
As an aspiring entrepreneur, you might wonder what it’s like to start a business after a year marked…
Why You Must Be Self-Reliant to Succeed as an Entrepreneur
Over the years as an entrepreneur, I have fallen flat on my face many times. Looking back, I…
The Buddha and the Business
On a colorful autumn commute this past season, I found myself stuck behind a rural caravan in a…
Why You Should Start a Business to Solve a Common Problem
Silicon Valley is known for its revolutionary ideas, grandiose statements and ability to challenge the status quo. By…