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.

Going All In: Business Risks That Are Worth It

The craziest of risks can be worth the highest rewards.

Meet Chris Gronkowski, CEO of Ice Shaker

A former NFL player turned entrepreneur, Chris explains why it’s important to start small and crawl before you can run.

11 Helpful Strategies for Getting the Most Out of Your Time Working With a Virtual Assistant

Working with an assistant of any kind requires ongoing communication to get where you want to be.

Meet Adam Mendler, CEO of The Veloz Group

“In order to succeed in business, you need to develop a broad-based skill set that isn’t specific to a single profession.”

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