How Routine Problems Led to Business Innovation: 20 Stories
What begins as an everyday challenge can often spark groundbreaking innovation. In this article, business owners and founders…
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Activating the Entrepreneurial Spirit with an 8-Step Problem-Solving Process
Pursuing opportunities to capitalize on the problems of potential customers is at the heart of the entrepreneurial spirit.…
Bootstrapped and Global from Day One: The Story of Linktree
The link-in-bio startup Linktree reported in May 2024 that it had surpassed 50 million users. Of those 50…
How 12 Successful Business Titans Set Themselves Apart From the Competition
Personally and professionally, it’s harder than ever to stand out and make yourself heard. These industry leaders and…
From Concept to Delivery: Tips for Perfecting Your Investor Pitch
Raising money for a startup is a long process, but an important one. Securing funding may not be…
How to Channel Your Skills and Find Your Best Side Hustle
Are you ready to test the waters of entrepreneurship? Start with a side hustle. Having a side hustle…
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…
Choose a Profitable Niche for Your Business in 3 Simple Steps
You have an exciting new business idea and have been studying how to start a business. But have…
What is Product-Market Fit? How to Leverage Customer Development to Move Your Business Forward
So, you’ve got a startup idea. The first major challenge you’ll need to overcome is achieving product-market fit.…
5 Ways to Deliver Value to Your Customers and Boost Sales
Yesterday, I received the following email from a customer, whom I had spoken with on the phone earlier…
Sustainable Furniture Brand Floyd Raises $15 Million in Series B Funding
Based in Detroit, Floyd is a sustainable furniture startup founded by Alex O’Dell and Kyle Hoff. On Wednesday, April…
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…
The Case for Testing Your Company’s Potential New Hires
The following is adapted from “Fireproof” by Mike Morse Not many people enjoy taking tests when applying for…
How Entrepreneurs Can Create a Successful Online Course or Program
It’s no secret that online learning is ridiculously popular. Even before COVID-19 forced many businesses and industries to…
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,…
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…
The Benefits of Starting a Business During a Recession
At the time of writing this, the world is in the midst of a global recession. Induced by…
What Entrepreneurs Can Learn from the COVID-19 Pandemic (So Far)
Hundreds of thousands of American deaths and counting. Staggering unemployment numbers nationwide. Unprecedented hardships for small businesses and…
The Benefits of Patenting: When to Protect Your Inventions and Why
Patents are one of the ways to keep track of the immense advancement of our society. According to…
Further COVID Stimulus on Hold for Now: What Does That Mean for Small Businesses?
Last week, the president announced that COVID stimulus is on hold for now and that further negotiations on…