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5 Actionable Goals for Your Startup to Set and Achieve

While the pandemic has created numerous obstacles for entrepreneurs, some of the best and most inventive ideas have been born out of adverse circumstances. January is the perfect time to re-evaluate what worked and what...

byNatalie Bleza

January 18, 2022

5 Revolutionary Business Ideas Changing the Startup Landscape

While the pandemic has shaken the world from every corner, it’s also motivated new businesses to think smarter. From automating mundane processes to satisfying changing customer demands, startups count on agility and creativity to see...

byJeremy Moser

January 17, 2022

How to Keep Flight-Risk Employees From Joining the Great Resignation

Throughout the last year, a myriad of U.S. employees quit their jobs, leaving many positions unfilled. And today, companies are still struggling to fill positions as we enter the new year. The reasons for the...

byAleksandra Bugajska

January 17, 2022

How to Build a Slick Website That Converts from Day 1

There are countless articles on the web about how to A/B test your website and optimize it post-launch. While these guides are helpful, we recommend you do one better: apply conversion thinking in the planning...

byIrwin Hau

January 16, 2022

Here’s How to Set Your New Business up for Success

Are you finally ready to follow your dreams and be your own boss? Do you have an incredible idea for a business that can really help solve a problem that you just know many consumers...

byRay Blakney

January 14, 2022

How Do Smart Contracts Work for Startups?

Smart contracts use the blockchain, the technology that powers crypto, to generate self-enforcing and digitally distributed contracts. They can execute themselves automatically when certain conditions are met and are difficult to manipulate or spoof, preventing...

byShannon Flynn

January 11, 2022

7 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Taking the Leap into Entrepreneurship

The growth of social media, the internet and the freelance economy has created a wave of excitement around entrepreneurship. More people are becoming entrepreneurs due to the unpredictable job market and the fact that technology...

byTim T. Mercer

January 7, 2022

From VC to DeFi: 6 Realistic Ways to Fund Your Startup in 2022

The world is changing. The status quo is being challenged. Business models are evolving, and the future of finance has never been more promising. There are fantastic rewards to be had for those who know...

byJordan Bishop

January 6, 2022

5 Tips to Keep in Mind as You’re Starting a Business

Starting a business is incredibly exciting, but it also requires a lot of strategic planning if you want to create something going to last for years. Follow our top five checklist for precisely what new...

byStephanie Trovato

January 4, 2022

Gary Vaynerchuk and Other Top Entrepreneurs Share How They Kickstart a Successful Week

If you’ve got the Monday blues, you’re starting the week off on the wrong foot. Here’s how to stop longing for the weekend, feel better about the day, and prepare for the week ahead, according...

byThe Oracles

January 3, 2022

Entrepreneurs Share Tips for Overcoming E-Commerce Product Launch Obstacles

With consumers spending more than ever online, it’s no wonder why so many entrepreneurs are joining e-commerce marketplaces in droves. Consumers around the world spent $900 billion at online retailers in 2020, according to report...

byMichelle Covey

December 29, 2021

8 Emerging Business Opportunities in the Post-Pandemic World

The pandemic has changed the way business works. While the economic effects caused many businesses to fail, it also paved the way for many emerging business opportunities. Returning to pre-pandemic is no longer an option,...

byStephanie Trovato

December 17, 2021

Technology, Sustainability, AI and Other Trends That Will Impact Small Businesses in 2022

As the year comes to a close, it’s important for marketers and small business leaders alike to get a sense of what their consumers will be expecting from them in the future. So, what's to...

byMorgan Smith

December 16, 2021

Shattering Myths: Tips to Successfully Launch and Run a Family Business

Starting a family-run business is a great way to build a legacy and earn money based on your own terms. The impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on American job loss has more individuals ditching...

byHenry Wall

December 12, 2021

Impostor Syndrome: How to Recognize the Voice of the Impostor (and What to Do About It)

Have you ever felt like you didn’t really measure up to the assumptions that others have made about you? Do you wonder if your success may be the result of luck and timing, rather than...

byKris Kelso

December 9, 2021

How to Achieve Startup Success from Day 1

The decision to take the leap into starting your own business is never an easy one, regardless of your experience or industry. But as venture capital (VC) firms grow, with the average seed deal growing...

byAlejandro Turell

December 2, 2021

Unnecessary Expenses That Startups Should Avoid

Starting a business can be an exciting time, and the idea of being your own boss and doing what you love is alluring to many. However, with startups being so young, they’ll have additional deficits...

byWilson Field

December 1, 2021

4 Things Entrepreneurs Need to Know to Successfully Launch and Monetize a Website

Launching your first website is exciting. However, figuring out how to turn that website into a successful business can feel like a grueling task. As an entrepreneur, you want your content to boost your website...

bySuhaib Zaheer

November 24, 2021

Why You Should Buy an Online Business Instead of Building One From Scratch

Good news. You can purchase an existing online business. Whether you’re using an online marketplace, personal network or broker, there are many avenues to purchase an online business. Some business owners no longer have the...

byBlake Hutchison

November 18, 2021

How Main Street Businesses Can Learn From an Economic Downturn

The pandemic has had a major impact on the world economy with small and medium Main Street businesses taking the heaviest blow. But for those that managed to survive, it’s time to start preparing so you...

byJordan Bishop

November 15, 2021