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: Sam Gaddis, CMO at Mutual Mobile

Sam Gaddis of Mutual Mobile has some important advice for young entrepreneurs: “The only thing that matters is getting at least one customer to pay you for something.”

16 Business Lessons for Generation Y

What’s almost as good as a time machine? Advice from people who can help you avoid mistakes before you make them.

YEC Member Spotlight: Chris Cancialosi, Founder & Managing Partner, gothamCulture

gothamCulture founder Chris Cancialosi goes to work with a sense of purpose every day.

10 Reasons to Write a Business Plan (Even If You Think You Don’t Need One)

Even if you’re not looking to raise money right now, drafting a business plan can only benefit your business — now and down the road.

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