YEC
The Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) is an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched StartupCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of entrepreneurs start and grow businesses. Follow the YEC on Twitter @YEC.
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A Comprehensive Guide to Creating a Solid Business Plan
In order to create a successful company, you need a solid business plan. Some people try to skip this step and jump right into the nuts and bolts of starting a business. Others think that…
5 Points to Weigh Before Converting Your Business into a Corporation
We help launch dozens and dozens of startups each year. In the vast majority of cases, we form a Delaware C-Corp. However, lately we have seen many startups that formed their own LLC and now…
How the Leapfrog Effect May Affect Your Business
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The Power of Female Leadership: 3 Important Behaviors to Adopt
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What Matters Most to Venture Capitalists
Make no mistake—pitching your startup to investors is tough. You may think your company is the next big thing, but so do a lot of other founders. And just like you, they’re keen to get…
9 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Choosing a Business Partner
Launching a business is both one of the toughest and most rewarding experiences an entrepreneur will encounter. For that reason, many entrepreneurs join forces with a partner in order to defray costs, build creativity and keep their…
5 Reasons Your eCommerce Startup Might be Struggling
When the chips are down and your business isn’t moving inventory, it can be incredibly frustrating and confusing. It’s tempting to look at flashy marketing efforts, gimmicks, “growth hacks” or other quick fixes and feel like your…
How to Succeed in a Crowded Market
As entrepreneurs, we often look for an untapped market or “blue ocean” opportunity to make our mark. The path less traveled, right? But if your passion and experience direct you right into the middle of…