Startup
Integrity and Honesty—for YOUR Sake
In his new book, The Leadership Crisis And The Free Market Cure, John Allison defines Integrity as, “the harmony of mind and body” and says that, as a principle, it “guides us to act consistently with our beliefs.”
All in the Family: Running a Small Business Together
Mom and pop shops are a big part of our American culture. It’s the picture many of us conjure up when we visualize main street America—very Norman Rockwell.
3 Ways to Know if It is a “Good” Idea
As an entrepreneur, you likely have a new business idea every day, if not every hour. How do you know the difference between just another idea and one that can really be a winner?
4 Questions to Ask Before Committing to a Business Idea
When starting any business, the initial business idea is crucial. After all, it is essentially the foundation that you will build your business on.
The One Question You Must Ask a Franchisor
There are plenty of questions you should ask before you decide on a franchise business. But there’s one that would-be franchisees often fail to ask—and yet it can be one of the most informative.
Investing in an Existing Franchise
In a sense, all franchise business opportunities are existing businesses. No one is going to believe you if you say that you’re opening a Little Caesar’s or 7 Eleven start-up; the whole point of a franchise is that the business is already successful.
Top 10 Fundraising Ideas for Your Startup
Finding a way to fund a tech startup can seem like a never-ending cycle. After all, you want to start a business so that you can make money, but getting a business going requires money.
Extending Your Runway
Use your board to help you to navigate through control over these five resources. If you don’t have a viable, relevant board, build one no matter what your size and stage of development. One thing is usually sure: an entrepreneur cannot successfully do it all alone.
The “Secret” to Overnight Success: What You Can Learn from Drake
For a long time, I was EXTREMELY FRUSTRATED. I was sick of being stuck in the same place, and I would have done anything to get massive results really quickly.
You Aren’t in Kansas Anymore, Dorothy: The Realities of Transitioning to an Entrepreneur
Once you’ve embraced the nuances of the small business world, I bet you’ll find it the best time of your life. It’s high risk and high reward, but I’d never trade it for the corporate world. Small business is the American dream.