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 Ben Walker, Founder and CEO of Transcription Outsourcing, LLC

Keep your social media channels up to date; they’ll do wonders for your networking capabilities.

9 Questions Successful Influencers Ask Their Teams Frequently

You don’t get to be a top leader if you don’t ask the right questions along the way.

Networking Advice From Joanna Schneier, CEO at Cognotion

Don’t be afraid to talk to people you meet about your passions. You never know what will come of it.

5 Simple Steps to Achieve Personal and Professional Success

Staying positive will do wonders for your personal and professional success.

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