Categories Starting Up

Nothing is more exciting -- or terrifying -- than starting a new business.

You have an idea you love and believe in. Maybe you have a name, or a couple of names, you’re thinking about. You might even have a simple one-page (or even one-paragraph!) business plan to guide you. And you’re ready to dive in and get started. But you need help: from getting your potential customers to test your business model to finding your ideal mentor, starting up successfully is no easy task. Our mentors describe what it's really like -- and what they wish they'd known before they did it.

Starting Up? 6 Questions to Tackle First

Starting a new business is a lot of fun — but it’s the boring issues that can trip you up. Before day one, make sure you’ve got these 6 questions covered.

YEC Member Spotlight: Corey Michael Blake, President of Round Table Companies (RTC)

Corey Michael Blake, founder and president of Round Table Companies (RTC), shares some startup wisdom with fellow young entrepreneurs — including how to hire the right people.

12 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Give Back and Do Good

From making good part of their company mission to volunteering on days off, young entrepreneurs are invested in giving back to the community. Here are a dozen ideas to inspire you to do the same.

YEC Member Spotlight: Robert Glazer, Founder and Managing Director of Acceleration Partners

Acceleration Partners founder and managing director Robert Glazer offers his insights about business to first-time entrepreneurs — especially with respect to getting the right people on your team at the start.

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