Browsing Tag
How To
336 posts
How-to guides for all things entrepreneurship.
Want to Start a Lower-Risk Business? Become a Franchisee
The day I became a franchisor, the ceiling collapsed. Literally. I was at Kidville headquarters in New York…
How to Establish Yourself as a Thought Leader in Your Industry
When asked “who are you?” you might answer the question by saying “I’m a business owner” and sharing…
Learn How to Run a Successful Franchise on StartupNation Radio
On today’s franchise-themed episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff is joined by co-host Chris McCuiston of Goldfish Swim School…
How to Use Earned Media Coverage to Drive Your Startup’s Sales
Do you believe PR doesn’t work? If so, you might be telling the wrong kinds of stories in…
Stop Trying to Sell to Everyone: Here’s How to Find Your Target Audience
Every year, amazing businesses fail simply because the people who would buy from them (their target audience) didn’t…
The 4 Key Steps to TikTok Success for Startup Brands
With over 680 million active users worldwide, TikTok has become a force to be reckoned with. It’s offered…
6 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make When Vying for Media Coverage (and How to Fix Them)
Positive media coverage can be a very valuable asset for your company. To put it simply, it’s free…
How to Design and Deliver a Business Pitch That Secures Startup Funding
A business pitch is a presentation put together to entice an investor or group of investors. The goal…
How to Crack Your Life’s Purpose and Unlock Your True Calling
Inspiration is everywhere. The business of personal development coaching and live or virtual events that “transform your life…
How to Find the Perfect VC Partner, Even During Times of Uncertainty
While the pandemic has certainly had an impact on the startup space, speculations were off about one thing:…
8 Ways to Avoid Burnout When Starting a New Business
We’ve all felt burned out at one point or another — that feeling of total fatigue, both mental…
6 Accomplished Entrepreneurs Share How to Start a Business with $100
Many would-be entrepreneurs never start a business because they’re waiting for the perfect idea or don’t have enough…
3 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make When Launching an Online Course (and How to Fix Them)
The creator economy is made up of 50 million creators, who are all living out their dream jobs…
How to Maximize Your Profitable Growth in Your Chosen Market Segments
The following is excerpted from “Choose Your Customer: How to Compete Against the Digital Giants and Thrive” by…
How to Build a Slick Website That Converts from Day One
There are countless articles on the web about how to A/B test your website and optimize it post-launch.…
This Entrepreneur Shares How to Start a Six-Figure Side Hustle
Plenty of side hustles can earn you a bit of side income, but only some have the potential…
How Startups Can Achieve B Corp Status (and Why it’s Important)
The idea of starting and running a business for any reason other than profit may seem counterintuitive to…
How to Use Video Marketing to Boost Your Rewards-Based Crowdfunding Campaign
Showing and telling are both essential elements in any rewards-based crowdfunding campaign. Nevertheless, without the show, you’ll never…
7 Common E-Commerce Pain Points (and How to Fix Them)
Customer pain points refer to problems that shoppers experience that prevent them from making a purchase. For example,…
Impostor Syndrome: How to Recognize the Voice of the Impostor (and What to Do About It)
Have you ever felt like you didn’t really measure up to the assumptions that others have made about…