Categories Business Planning

Do you really need a business plan to start up?

A little planning -- whether you put together a formal document, a one-page sketch or a simple paragraph -- can boost your confidence and create a roadmap for business success. Just remember: the best business plans change over time, so include Plan B's in your Plan A, and always stay open to opportunity.

Never Stop Improving Your Product

Build a product that solves a real problem — and then never, ever stop improving it.

“Stopping Out” of College to Start Up? 3 Ways to Prepare

College tuition keeps rising, but good jobs aren’t exactly piling up in the meantime. If you’re weighing entrepreneurship vs. a degree, college “stopout” Stacey Ferreira has a few tips.

Kick-Start Your Independent Career: 5 Tips for Millennials

Shama Kabani shares 5 key tips to help the growing number of Gen Y freelancers, solopreneurs and consultants succeed in their independent careers.

5 Things to Do Before You Quit That Job and Start a Company

Ken Sundheim believes that a positive attitude and a willingness to go all-in are critical traits for entrepreneurial success. What would you add to his list?

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