Advice is one of the most valuable assets an entrepreneur can get — yet most of us are terrible at asking for it, and even worse at returning the favor.
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.
Top Do’s and Don’ts for Naming Your New Startup
Coming up with an idea is one thing; naming your startup is another. Top entrepreneurs share their do’s (and don’ts) for choosing a smart business name.
YEC Member Spotlight: Eddy Badrina, Co-Founder of BuzzShift
Entrepreneur and YEC member Eddy Badrina (of Buzzshift) shares his best pointers for other aspiring entrepreneurs — among them, get a mentor as soon as you can to sound off on big decisions.
Look Under the Hood: 3 Rules for Buying a Website
If purchasing a new website seems daunting, you’re not alone. Matt Mickiewicz (of Flippa, 99designs and Sitepoint fame) shares three ways to make sure you’re doing your due diligence first.
