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 Steve Gentile, Partner and Creative Director of Pinpoint Promotions

You can try to learn and prepare as much as you want, but if you don’t take action, you won’t get any results.

Meet Dan Speicher, CEO of Vontera

“Never be the reason someone can’t do their job.”

How to Ask for What You Really Want in the Business World

As an entrepreneur, it never hurts to ask — but you need to keep your expectations in check.

Meet Amber Anderson, CEO and Founder of Kayson

Not sure where to get started on a business idea? Pick a task on your list and do it. The easiest way to gain confidence is to get a few quick wins under your belt.

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