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.

Meet Kyle Goguen, Founder and President of Pawstruck

Don’t underestimate the power of email marketing, especially in the e-commerce industry.

Meet Codie Sanchez Baker, Entrepreneur, Investor and Speaker at CSB LLC

Don’t be afraid to ask for what you want — the more no’s you get, the closer you are to a yes.

10 Things All E-Commerce Business Owners Should Consider When Creating a Mobile App

When you don’t have a physical storefront, your mobile presence becomes even more important.

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