Why Startups Make a Mess of Financial Planning (and 4 Tips for Making Things Right)
It’s no secret that starting and running a small business amounts to a challenge. The rate of private-sector…
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Learn How to Start and Build a Successful Lifestyle Brand
You’ve developed a great line of products or services. Now what? How do you turn everything up a…
How To Use a Fishbone Diagram To Resolve Startup Issues
Entrepreneurs for the most part love to solve problems. The most successful startups, in fact, are those that…
The 7 Benefits of Forming a Corporation
With new business applications picking up steam halfway through the year, according to the Census Bureau, 2024 promises…
How to Build a Brand for the Modern Consumer
Think about the companies that come to your mind when someone asks you what brands you like. Ask…
Estimating Startup Costs for a New Business
Even with inflation easing in 2024, the rising costs that small businesses face present a significant challenge to…
6 Steps to Choosing a Business: Follow Your Passion, Measure Your Risk
Americans set a record in 2023 for starting businesses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. A record 5.5…
Hard Lessons I Learned on My Journey as an Entrepreneur
Small businesses are the lifeblood of the U.S. economy, and that role is only growing as new business…
For Anyone Wanting to Start a Business, There Is a Season
Is there such a thing as the “best” time of year to start a business? That is a…
15 Quotes That Will Motivate You to Start a Side Hustle (and Be a Better Entrepreneur)
If you are one of the record number of people who have taken on a side hustle of…
Raise, Cut or Hold Interest Rates? How Federal Reserve Action Affects Your Startup.
Seeing the path of core inflation as promising but still uncertain, the Federal Reserve held the line Wednesday…
11 Reasons Why You Need a Side Hustle
Side hustles aren’t new, but in today’s uncertain or even volatile economy more people than ever are working…
10 Common Traits of an Entrepreneur
The number of people dreaming of entrepreneurial success is again on the rise. Applications filed to start new…
9 Essential Skills You Need to Start and Run a Successful Business
The trends of entrepreneurship seen in 2000-22 accelerated last year. More people than ever are starting new businesses,…
7 Cost-Efficient Benefits to Enhance Job Satisfaction at Your Startup
As a startup, your business likely lacks the financial means of well-established organizations. This stark reality can make…
How Entrepreneurs Find Harmony and Life Balance Working from Home
When your work life is intrinsically intertwined with your home life, the lines can become blurry. This is…
The Best Funding Options for Minority Entrepreneurs
Getting funded can be a challenge for any investor. But for minority entrepreneurs, finding and securing capital can…
How To Future-Proof Your Startup in 2024
The startup world is characterized by its dynamism and unpredictability. As a founder or entrepreneur, you’re constantly navigating…
The Importance of Building Confidence as a Leader
The last few years have taken a toll on the confidence that managers feel in leading their teams,…
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, and with good…