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.

Is Your Startup Fit for an Incubator?

What’s in an incubator? A lot, it turns out, especially for early-stage startups looking for a big boost in networking and mentorship.

5 Strategies for Finding Your Ideal Mentor

Mentors can mean the difference between success and failure. But where do you find a willing pro to take you on? Hint: everywhere.

How to Turn Your Former Employer Into a Client

Trying to turn your former employer into a client? Here are 11 tips from the YEC on closing the deal.

How Good Is Your Idea?

Before you jump headlong into a new venture, take some time to evaluate just how viable your idea is.

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