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9 Essential Skills You Need to Start and Run a Successful Business

The trends of entrepreneurship seen in 2000-22 accelerated last year. More people than ever are starting new businesses, according to U.S. Census Bureau figures, evidence that entrepreneurship is alive and well despite the risks inherent...

byEmerson De Oliveira

April 24, 2024

Level Up Your Digital Skills: Free Right Now with Verizon Small Business

These events and courses from Verizon Small Business Digital Ready are for the week of April 21. They are just a sample of the program's benefits. Join Verizon Small Business Digital Ready and enroll in...

byStartupNation

April 19, 2024

Think You Need a Technical Background to Launch a Tech Startup? Think Again

There are countless myths and misconceptions in the world of entrepreneurship, just waiting to be busted. One that still holds sway amongst many budding business leaders is that to be a founder of a tech...

byPhil Alves

July 2, 2020

Should You Start Your Business with a Partner?

Starting a business is no walk in the park. It requires an inordinate amount of patience and fortitude, not to mention time and money! Deciding to start up with a partner might seem like a...

bySusan Guillory

January 15, 2019

How Non-Technical Startup Founders Can Thrive

Five years ago, it was nearly impossible for a non-technical entrepreneur to get into mobile app or software development of any kind without a technical partner. Of course some did so successfully, but for your...

byKyle Gantzer

March 2, 2018

4 Common Challenges to Starting a Side Hustle

Having a side hustle is a great way to increase your income, and it can produce enormous benefits when balanced with your main job. Depending on what your side hustle is, it may allow you to...

byAlec Sears

January 3, 2018

How to Choose the Right Business Partner [Infographic]

Starting a new business can be the most exciting time of your life. When you’re sitting on a big idea, it’s natural to want to share it. Plus, you’re likely to need a bit support...

byG. John Cole

April 9, 2017

12 Online Small Business Resources to Help You Grow

We live in a digital world, which, in many ways, makes it easier to run a business. Whether you live in a major city chock full of resources dedicated to small businesses, or you live...

bySusan Guillory

September 7, 2016

6 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Develop Business Skills

Many business owners realize their skills deficit after launching their startup, then quickly scrambled to bridge the gap. Whether you’re preparing to start a new company or you want to become a better leader, here...

byJess Harris

August 15, 2016

You need to be the best in the world at … something

I was in a Starbucks the other day for a mid-afternoon pick-me-up and I was amazed at how the caffeine-ologists were able to create drink after drink without looking at anything in writing. One “associate”...

byJoel Welsh

February 1, 2007

NFL Players: Life planning after football

It's Super Bowl week here in Detroit and StartupNation is heading to a special NFL players sanctioned event this afternoon. The Sloan brothers are giving a presentation to current and former NFL players and other...

byJoel Welsh

February 3, 2006