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 Ways to Overcome Your Fear of Failure

Bringing in the new year is all about stepping out of your comfort zone and trying new things.

YEC Member Spotlight: Brian Honigman, Marketing Consultant, Honigman Media

When running a business, you can’t get caught up in the little things or they will bring you down.

YEC Member Spotlight: Anthony C. Johnson, Co-Founder and CEO, American Injury Attorney Group

Have the confidence to create something awesome and you will succeed.

YEC Member Spotlight: Ross Beyeler, CEO of Growth Spark

If you can teach something, you have successfully learned it.

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