No one ever said that starting, running and growing a small business was easy. Most entrepreneurs know they’ve got their work cut out for them when they start up, but many are unprepared for just how difficult it can be until they get there. Platforms like VENTUREAPP, a marketplace for businesses to submit requests for […]
No matter how much industry experience you have, you won’t know everything there is to know about running a business the moment you launch your first startup. There’s a pretty steep learning curve, and odds are you’ll find yourself saying, “I wish someone had told me that,” at least a few times along the way. […]
Angel investors are still the lifeblood of early-stage startups, despite the surge of activity in crowdfunding and an increasing early interest from venture capitalists. According to the Angel Capital Association, at least 300,000 people have made angel investments in the last two years, totaling $24 billion in the U.S. alone. These are all accredited investors […]
It’s hard to deny that altruism is a selling point. When millennials hit the job market, businesses were forced to confront a new reality — and it was definitely not business as usual. Suddenly, marketing wasn’t just about products. Now it’s about storytelling, and your company culture is part of the tale. 1. Why giving […]
All successful entrepreneurial ventures have one thing in common: They solve a specific problem. Whether they fill a gap in the market or improve upon what’s already out there, good business ideas demonstrate what the issue is and why they have the unique ability to address it. If you’ve been racking your brain for a way […]
Obviously, when you start a small business, you want to succeed. After all, it is said that most businesses will fail in their first year. But, there are things that you can do in order to make sure that this doesn’t happen, and that your business is indeed a successful one. Here are seven more […]
Do you have an idea for the “next big thing”? You may think your idea is perfect the way it is, but it’s wise to test it out before you spend a lot of time and money developing a business or product for which there’s no market. Here are six steps to help you make […]
Did you know that you can be one of the most brilliant minds in your field, but lack what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur? This is because in addition to needing hard skills (technical knowledge), you also need soft skills. If you don’t have these skills, you cannot successfully develop a business, work […]
Many people dream of launching the startup that will make them millions of dollars and lead them to respect and success within their industry. There are many things about entrepreneurship that sound good. You’re your own boss. You can set your own hours. You’ll be working towards your vision, and not another person’s. What’s remarkable […]
Silicon Valley tech startups spend more on travel and expenses than their Big Apple counterparts. That’s according to an analysis of spending habits of 450 New York and California startups in 2015 by Abacus, a New York City-based expense management startup. California startups spend 1.4 times what New York City startups spend on travel and […]
Know how the risk of starting a business from scratch can weigh heavy on the mind behind the idea. No doubt, entrepreneurship requires a whole lot of mental energy. With its highs and lows, excitement and fear—which you may feel all at once—there are times when time feels too short and failure seems to be […]
Startups demand a unique blend of skill and personality. Do you have what it takes to work for a break-the-mold organization? Entrepreneurship has enticed dreamers, visionaries, and creatives for centuries. In recent years, they have become a cultural obsession—even those who aren’t interested in being at the helm are lured by the temptation to create […]
