starting up Archives

Getting Started: Advice for When You Want to Start a Company

The following is excerpted from "Dear Founder: Letters of Advice for Anyone Who Leads, Manages, or Wants to Start a Business" by Maynard Webb. Copyright © 2018 by the author and reprinted with permission of St. Martin's...

byMaynard Webb

September 25, 2018

7 Lessons for Entrepreneurs in the First Month of Business

Startups are all about innovation, but there is an overall formula for success that is not unlike that of any other business. Here are seven essential lessons every entrepreneur can complete within their very first...

byPiyush Jain

January 2, 2018

No Try, Only Do: Early Lessons in Entrepreneurship [Book Excerpt]

The following edited excerpt is reprinted from “No Try, Only Do,” Copyright © 2017 by Andy Bailey, CEO, founder and head coach at Petra Coach, a national business coaching firm. Published by Advantage. It’s the gift and curse of...

byAndy Bailey

July 18, 2017

The Big Idea Asks for Help

The producers at The Big Idea called asking if I'd make myself available to help out one of their viewers in need. His name was Tony, and here was his situation: He's a dad of...

byRich Sloan

September 29, 2008

When raising money, use the Goldilocks Approach

Love the instincts and wisdom you entrepreneurs demonstrated in the "Show Me the Money!" blog challenge! There are two really important principles to remember when seeking funding for your business. 1. Make sure you have...

byRich Sloan

June 16, 2005

Starting Up Every Day

My first attempt working at home was in the early 1990's. My husband was offered a promotion and transfer to my hometown of Philadelphia. My entire family is there. How could I say “no”? I...

byJoan Isabella

May 11, 2005

Baseball and the Passion of Starting Up

I had baseball practice tonight. Now this is real hardball, none of this old-guy softball stuff. It's actually old-guy baseball. I'm playing another season in the over 40 league. As my 44 year old body...

byJoel Welsh

May 10, 2005