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.

10 Must-Read Books for Entrepreneurs

Flip through a couple of these if you’re a business owner or want to be a better communicator.

15 Ideas for Using a Podcast to Build Your Personal Brand

Podcasts are a great way to broadcast your areas of expertise to a loyal subscriber base.

9 Strategies for Recovering Quickly From the Side Effects of Starting Up

Fight through those late nights and early mornings with these tips.

10 Aspects of Starting Up That You Shouldn’t Dread

These parts of starting up are not as intimidating as many business owners let on.

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