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What’s Hot in the StartupNation Community Forums?

The StartupNation community forums provide an online space for like-minded entrepreneurs to share advice, discover new data and strategies and connect with one another. It is also an outlet for dreamers to learn the necessary...

byRyan O'Bleness

September 19, 2017

7 Necessary Steps to Take Before Opening a Franchise

The process of finding and opening a franchise can seem long and confusing. Likely because of this, many people rush through the process and risk ending up unhappy with their choice, running an unsuccessful business,...

byFranchiseHelp

September 8, 2017

Why Millennials Should Join the Gig Economy Before Becoming Entrepreneurs

Last year, a study from McKinsey Global Institute reported that in the United States alone, nearly three in 10 American workers are employed in independent positions. Most independent work is generally of the freelance variety...

byDeborah Sweeney

August 31, 2017

Unlocking the Secrets of the $100 Startup with Chris Guillebeau

StartupNation had the pleasure of interviewing Chris Guillebeau, author of "The $100 Startup." In writing the book, Guillebeau identified 1,500 individuals who have built businesses earning $50,000 or more from a modest investment. The book...

byStartupNation

May 25, 2017

4 Ways Your Business Can Improve by Joining a Coworking Space

Coworking spaces are all the rage these days. Just go to any major city and you can find a coworking space in every neighborhood. From small spaces above coffee shops to massive international chains, there...

byAmanda Abella

May 18, 2017

StartupNation: Build Your Business, Live Your Dream

If you're ready to escape the grind, write your own future and be wildly successful, StartupNation has all the resources you need to start, grow and manage your business. The most reliable resource for entrepreneurs,...

byStartupNation

April 29, 2017

4 Realities of Bootstrapping a Business From Nothing

I started my business back in 2010 with absolutely no money. The first month I decided to try freelancing I made $5. Granted, back then, freelancing was still seen as something you did when you...

byAmanda Abella

March 30, 2017

Q&A with Our Inaugural StartupNation Story Competition Winners

In January, we announced the five winners of our inaugural StartupNation Story Competition. While we introduced you briefly earlier, we want our audience to get to know each of our winners a little bit better. Learn...

byStartupNation

March 20, 2017

Marketing Strategies for Startups That Don’t Cost a Cent

The average startup doesn't have much capital. According to the Small Business Administration, the average entrepreneur spends $30,000 launching a startup. However, other businesses are started for less than $3,000. Entrepreneurs that start businesses on tight...

byRehan Ijaz

February 19, 2017

Why Millennials Are Taking on Entrepreneurship

Millennials have been getting some serious hate in the media for years, but they also have a lot of fans for their love of entrepreneurship. Forbes called them the “true entrepreneur generation,” Fortune noted how millennials...

byAmanda Abella

February 9, 2017

Announcing Our Inaugural StartupNation Story Competition Winners!

StartupNation would like to thank each and every one of you who shared your journeys for our inaugural StartupNation Story competition. While we initially planned to select just one finalist, the response from our community...

byStartupNation

January 20, 2017

8 Essential Steps to Take Before Launching Your Startup

The last few months have led to the momentous occasion of finally launching your startup. You’ve spent the past few weeks reviewing your timelines and scope of work in various facets of the business. Everything...

byFelix Tarcomnicu

January 11, 2017

7 New Year’s Resolutions to Be More Entrepreneurial in 2017

Perhaps your company has expressed an appreciation for entrepreneurial thinking, and you’re wondering how to expand your creativity. On the other hand, perhaps you’re considering starting your own venture, but are unsure how to get started. Or,...

byAngela Bradbury

December 28, 2016

Remote Hiring: Tips for Finding Successful Employees

Remote hiring can be a challenge as well as a deviation from the norm. Many of us are more comfortable with an in-person, intimate setting in which we can assess a candidate’s suitability for a...

bySimon Slade

December 23, 2016

Have an Entrepreneurial Story to Tell? Join the Competition!

Have you built your own business from the ground up? If so, StartupNation wants to hear from you! We are now accepting submissions for our inaugural “Share Your StartupNation Story” competition. StartupNation is looking for...

byStartupNation

December 12, 2016

Startup Cities: Ranking of the Best Around the World [Infographic]

The internet and the rise of digital technologies have revolutionized the business landscape. Never before have companies been able to emerge and grow so fast, with so little physical infrastructure. Today, entrepreneurs can identify a...

byEdna Oliveros

December 11, 2016

Should Your Startup Hire an HR Firm?

Most small business owners understand the frustration of spending time on non-revenue generating activities. Be it recruiting and compensation or benefits and training, managers and directors can spend a significant proportion of their workweek engaged...

byTracy Collins Ortlieb

December 4, 2016

What it Takes to Be a Winner in Business

I was prepared to do well in the Beijing Games of 2008 in my javelin throw discipline. I trained daily for 15 years, and I was persistent and motivated. Even though I easily threw the...

byInga Stasiulionyte

November 21, 2016

Is Your Product or Service Revolutionary or Evolutionary?

When an entrepreneur brings an idea to an investor, sometimes they are referred to as the next Facebook, or “the Uber for (insert any industry).” Unfortunately, the harsh reality is that many ideas and businesses are...

byMichael S Melfi

November 16, 2016

Improve Your Startup with Strategic Team Management

Now is a fantastic time to start a business. The internet is full of information on how to get started, the marketplace is bristling with technology and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) can help you take care of...

byDaniel Matthews

November 14, 2016