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.

7 Unusual Questions to Ask Your Business Mentor

It’s the questions they probably won’t expect that will give you the greatest insight.

12 Genius Business Ideas We Wish We’d Thought Of

Here are the top business ideas we can’t believe slipped through our fingers.

Meet Ivan Matkovic, CEO and Founder of Spendgo

Don’t let seeing your competitors’ names in the press bring you down.

5 Ways to Build an Unforgettably Positive Presence

Contrary to popular belief, captivating a room is a skill that can be taught.

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