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 Roger Wasson, Co-Owner and VP of Sales and Marketing at Elite Promotions

Don’t be afraid to shake up something that’s always been done one way.

Luigi Wewege, President and CEO at Vivier Group

It’s never too early to create organized processes for every aspect of your business.

Meet David Herzka, Founder and CEO of David Fin Ties

Never rush into a partnership without considering the implications first.

Meet Ajay Yadav, Founder and CEO at Roomi

Even if you’re offered a good deal, wait for the right investors. It will be worth it in the end.

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