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.

YEC Member Spotlight: Jonathan Simkin, CEO at Swyft

“The customer is always right” doesn’t just apply to customer service.

YEC Member Spotlight: Jake Thompson, Chief Encouragement Officer at Compete Every Day

Staying true to your mission allows you not just to compete, but to succeed.

YEC Member Spotlight: Douglas Baldasare, CEO of ChargeItSpot

Accepting and spreading nothing but truth will take you far in business and in life.

YEC Member Spotlight: Clarence Bethea, Founder and CEO at Upsie

Keep in mind that one good (or bad) employee can truly affect your business success.

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