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 Things You Should Never Do When Naming Your Company

When it comes to choosing the perfect name for your new business, avoid these common mistakes.

11 Foolish Excuses for Not Pursuing Entrepreneurship

Never let excuses stand in the way of pursuing entrepreneurship.

YEC Member Spotlight: Brian Adams, Founder, BA Interests & Rumber Materials

Entrepreneur Brian Adams has learned a few important lessons while running his company.

3 Reasons Startups Fail and How They Can Do Better

It may seem counterintuitive, but Ilya Pozin explains why a laser focus on features is among the top reasons startups fail.

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