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.

8 Simple Tips for Perfecting Your Company Logo

Your logo is more than just a fancy design. It’s a brand message communicator.

Meet Marc Nager, Chief Community Officer of Techstars

Think of your customers as real people with real needs — not just numbers on a spreadsheet.

The Best (And Most Surprising) Strategy for Crushing Your Competition

In this case, the best strategy can often feel counterintuitive.

Meet Anshey Bhatia, Principal of Verbal+Visual

When you’re building your business, don’t let the thought of failure derail your focus.

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