The Pros and Cons of Founding With Friends
by Andrew Deen
Should you start a business with a friend? To help you decide if you can “make it” as business partners, take a look at these pros and cons of founding with friends. Read more »
4 Ways to Improve Your Online Storefront
by Chelsea Trautman
Your website is your store—and if your store isn’t in order, your ability to leverage the high growth of sales online will be threatened. Here's how to optimize your ecommerce site. Read more »
How to Write a Business Plan in Under an Hour
by Noah Parsons
Does the idea of writing a business plan sound drawn-out and intimidating? It doesn't have to be. It’s possible to write your initial business plan in less than an hour—and here's how. Read more »
How to File Patents in Multiple Countries
by Kanika Sharma
Patent laws are country specific, which means a U.S. patent won’t protect your invention everywhere. Here's how to file a patent in multiple countries. Read more »
Extremely Valuable Tips for Creating a Financial Forecast During the Early Stages of an Entrepreneurial Journey
by Cobus Vurren
Creating a thoughtful forecast can be time-consuming, but it will help you to make informed decisions. These tips will help you build a financial forecast. Read more »
How Seniors Can Use Technology to Become Entrepreneurs After Retirement
by Lindsay Engle
If you’re a retiree looking for business ideas or ways to leverage your skills and experience into a new project or business opportunity, here are some ways you can use technology to get started. Read more »
5 Tips for Starting a Business With Your Spouse
by Sally Strebel
If you and your partner share a dream, perhaps you've considered starting a business together. Here's how to start a business with your spouse—without it negatively impacting your relationship, or the success of the business. Read more »
The One Thing That Makes the Difference Between Success and Failure in Business
by Howard Partridge
We all need support, encouragement, and accountability. In short, we all need a community around us to help us succeed. Having a coach can make a huge difference in the overall performance of your business. Read more »
3 Books Every New Business Owner Must Read
by Bill Widmer
Not all information is created equal. These three business books have immediate, actionable takeaways that you can (and should) implement the day you start your business. Read more »
Seven Steps to Successful Project Planning
by Varju Luceno
Lack of proper planning and failure to create a systematic approach can be fatal to projects. This approach to project planning will help ensure that your projects are successful. Read more »
Crafting Your Brand? Here Are 3 Things You Haven’t Thought About
by Jonathan Herrick
Branding is even more important now that people have increasingly more access to products and services from anywhere in the world. A standout brand is the best way to attract their attention, but first, you need to know exactly who your customers are and what appeals to them. Read more »
How to Write a Company Overview
by Angelique O'Rourke
A company overview is essential, and should be exactly what it sounds like—an overview containing all of the most important points about your company. Here's how to write one. Read more »
The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Setting Up Your First Website
by Robert Mening
Here’s the entrepreneur's guide to getting your first website off the ground. We’ll look at your options, and determine the best way to get started, depending on your business goals. Read more »
How to Get Your First 100 Customers for Any Business
by Johnathan Grzybowski
You've just launched your business, and you need your first 100 customers—like, now. Here's a strategy that will help you get there. Read more »
How Social Entrepreneurship Is Changing Businesses
by Matthew Hughes
Social entrepreneurship is on the rise—a growing number of startups are launching with the intention of helping to bring about positive change. Here's how it works. Read more »
How to Pitch to Investors in 10 Minutes and Get Funded
by Caroline Cummings
Sometimes you only get 10 minutes to pitch your business idea to investors. Here's a pitch format that has worked successfully for both veteran and first-time startup CEOs to secure funding. Read more »
5 Ways Creative Entrepreneurs Can Keep Motivated
by Keren Lerner
If you’re a creative entrepreneur and have big “smart” goals for your business that you’re determined to reach, these tips will help you get there. Read more »
Why Do Shoppers Abandon Their Carts—and What Can You Do About It?
by Dmytro Tkach
A customer wouldn't just abandon a full cart of groceries in the middle of a supermarket—so why do they abandon shopping carts online? Here are some reasons why abandoned carts happen—and how to fix it. Read more »
Choke the Churn: How to Prevent Employee Turnover in Startup Businesses
by Billie Peacock
Losing and replacing employees is expensive. Here's how to reduce employee turnover (or "churn") in your startup business and build a strong company culture. Read more »
How to Start a Business—Even If You’re Drowning in Debt
by Andrew Josuweit
Don't let debt get in the way of your dream to start a business. Here's how you can start a business while still paying off your student loan debts, or any other personal debts you might be repaying. Read more »
