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How Entrepreneurs Find Harmony and Life Balance Working from Home

When your work life is intrinsically intertwined with your home life, the lines can become blurry. This is true for remote employees of all kinds but especially home-based entrepreneurs. You put your all into getting...

byCharlie Fletcher

February 18, 2024

12 Keys to Choosing and Building Your Best Side Hustle

There is a reason that January is a popular time to start a business. New Year, new you, fresh start, all that. The good thing about a side hustle is that you don't have to...

byColin McMahon

January 9, 2024

How Businesses Can Be a Source of Good in the World in 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of the business world, 2024 marks a significant shift in how companies are perceived and operate within society. Gone are the days when the sole purpose of a business was to...

byJT Ripton

December 24, 2023

How to Embrace Adaptability and Thrive in the Face of Uncertainty

In the ever-changing world of entrepreneurship, adaptability and resilience are key. We've gathered insights from 18 industry leaders, including founders and CEOs, to provide you with a comprehensive guide to navigating uncertainty. From avoiding clinging...

byBrett Farmiloe

December 23, 2023

Entrepreneurs vs. Solo Entrepreneurs: What Are Your Financing Options?

Working Americans choose to start their own business for any number of reasons. There’s increased flexibility and independence, as well as more ambitious goals, like fulfilling a lifelong vision or dream. According to the U.S....

byMeredith Turits

March 26, 2023

3 Reasons Why You Must Be a Great Leader to Be a Great Entrepreneur

Do you really need to be a great leader in order to become a great entrepreneur? The question of leadership, and how much it actually means to entrepreneurs and their startups, is a hot topic...

byDeborah Sweeney

August 18, 2022

10 Ways to Create a Successful Business Pitch

Recently, the term "business pitch" has become as popular as the term "startup." A pitch is essentially a business plan that one presents verbally to potential investors of a business. A shorter summary of the...

byVeronika Tondon

November 29, 2021

From Employee to Owner: How I Bought My Business

Every entrepreneur’s story is unique. Many individuals start off with a good idea. This idea allows them to create an offering or product that helps solve a problem facing customers. They acquire the necessary legal...

byDeborah Sweeney

September 18, 2021

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: New SBA Grant Program Announced (Episode 285)

On today's Business Beat, Jeff discusses a new grant program from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) which is designed to help small businesses in today's changing world. Tune in to the Business Beat, below,...

byStartupNation

September 7, 2021

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Information Regarding Angel Investing (Episode 284)

On today's Business Beat, Jeff speaks with Marcia Dawood, chair of the Angel Capital Association Board of Directors, regarding the advantages of angel funding to finance and launch a business. Tune in to the Business...

byStartupNation

September 3, 2021

Why Entrepreneurs Need Mental Strength to Succeed

The lure of launching your own business can be enticing; but striking out on your own has a less glamorous side too. There’s a psychological price you might pay for being an entrepreneur. StartupNation exclusive...

byAmy Morin

January 2, 2021

The Gen Z Guide to Starting a Business

Each generation leaves a significant mark on entrepreneurship. Gen Z is currently entering the working world in a time of great uncertainty amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Many Gen Zers are also watching businesses make significant...

byDeborah Sweeney

October 28, 2020

Former NFL Player Kamerion Wimbley Tackles Entrepreneurship Post-Football Career

If you watched NFL football any time from 2006 through 2014, you've likely heard the name Kamerion Wimbley. Wimbley was a nine-year NFL veteran who played for the Cleveland Browns, Oakland Raiders and Tennessee Titans....

byRyan O'Bleness

February 2, 2020

Ready to Become an Entrepreneur? Ask These 5 Questions First

Entrepreneurship, to an outsider looking in, may appear exciting and glamorous. Business owners get to set their own schedules, work at their own pace and follow their dreams. It’s so appealing that many envious individuals...

byMyCorporation

October 16, 2019

StartupNation Radio feat. Break a Whey and The Lip Bar

This episode of StartupNation Radio is brought to you by Pappas Financial On this episode of StartupNation Radio, your host, Jeff Sloan, interviews Jeff Kulis of Break a Whey and Melissa Butler of The Lip...

byStartupNation

August 17, 2019

Patriot Boot Camp Helps Veterans Launch Tech Startups

After they leave the service, some military veterans choose to pursue entrepreneurship rather than taking a civilian job. But until recently, these vets often had to forge a new path and find startup resources on...

bySusan Johnston Taylor

November 11, 2018

Which 4 Personality Types Make the Most Successful Entrepreneurs?

Whenever I think about the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator test, I can’t help but compare it a bit to Harry Potter’s Sorting Hat. As soon as it was placed on your head, the Sorting Hat knew...

byDeborah Sweeney

September 12, 2018

5 Women Entrepreneurs Disrupting the Wine Industry

One of my favorite quotes about wine is “a bottle of wine is actually alive,” as spoken by actress Virginia Madsen in the film, "Sideways." Her character, Maya, goes on to discuss wine’s continued evolution...

byDeborah Sweeney

July 11, 2018

How Quitting My Job and Becoming an Entrepreneur Unleashed My Creativity

Two years ago, I had it all. I was working for a venture-funded company, we were growing, and I was in a leadership position with a decent equity stake. Honestly, I was living the dream, and I...

byTyler Hakes

May 25, 2018

Entrepreneur Chris Guillebeau’s Formula for Creating a Side Hustle in 27 Days

Author, speaker and entrepreneur Chris Guillebeau is best known for his renowned books, "The $100 Startup" and "The Art of Non-Conformity." He is also an expert travel hacker, and host of the annual World Domination Summit in Portland, Oregon....

byCara O'Bleness

May 9, 2018