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.

Inside Consumer Brands, LLC with Michael Gleason

Take everyone’s personality and interests into account when planning your first company outing.

Meet Kasey Kaplan, Co-Founder and President of Urban FT

“It’s good to be aware of potential opportunities, but it’s essential to execute on what will keep the business running or else you just wind up spinning your wheels and going nowhere.”

Meet Tommy Mello, Owner of A1 Garage Door Service

Creating a successful business starts with creating a powerful team.

6 Must-Attend Conferences Founders Are Most Looking Forward to This Fall

It’s time to mark your calendar for September, October and November.

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