Startup
Where Top Entrepreneurs Started and Where They’re Going
Starting a business can be stressful. There’s a lot to consider. What if someone comes up with the same idea and they beat you to the punch? What if you can’t find the right team…
Ice Cream Entrepreneurs: Phin & Phebes
Crista Freeman, an entrepreneur with an art degree and background in e-commerce, started making ice cream with her partner Jess Eddy in their kitchen. Now, it’s sold across the country. The ice cream market is…
How I Became a Mompreneur and Made My Dreams a Reality
As cliché as it sounds, everything really does happen for reason. Thinking back to two years ago, I enjoyed my job but an unexpected divorce thrust me into being a single mom of three kids,…
How to Become an Entrepreneur with No Business Background
You don’t always need a fancy degree or lengthy resume to realize your dreams. A background in business is not a prerequisite to entrepreneurial success. Sure, a relevant background and some formal training can give…
6 Characteristics of a Successful Startup Content Plan
Content marketing isn’t as easy as it once was. Today, every company with an online presence has a company blog. We’re all battling over keywords and rankings, and we all use multiple social media channels…
Why You Should Avoid Entrepreneurship
It is a ride many people dream about and most wish they had never gotten on. This article was written for visionaries and masochists alike. During a particularly tough business cycle, I asked my friend…
Top Tips on How to Succeed as a Female Entrepreneur
There are a growing number of women facing the challenge of starting and growing a new business. These women have a wealth of knowledge and experiences that could be vital to the success of budding…
3 Reasons Non-Disclosure Agreements Aren’t All Bad
Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) are the Lex Luthor of business contracts—controversial, seemingly self-serving, revered by their supporters and lambasted by their detractors, and it’s the detractors’ voices that are heard the loudest. For a multitude of…
5 Signs You’re Meant to Be a Franchise Owner
You’ve got the passion and drive it takes to run your own business, and you’re considering buying a franchise as a feasible option. It’s important to note that running a franchise is a bit different from running…
Bootstrapping is Much More Fun Than Investors
If you really want to start a business your way without a boss or professional investor hovering over you, then just fund it yourself or through friends and family, and grow it organically. It’s more…