Checks and Imbalances in the Entrepreneurial Mind Business 2 CommunityThe entrepreneurial mind often skews to idealism. Pull out those rose-colored glasses. Optimism signals confidence, abilities, perseverance and positive outcomes. These are clearly the traits startup founders need to get their first customers, funding or boost employee morale. Also, in some situations, confidence even trumps accuracy. Sounds great doesn’t it? I can almost hear the... More »Checks and Imbalances in the Entrepreneurial Mind
The entrepreneurial mind often skews to idealism. Pull out those rose-colored glasses. Optimism signals confidence, abilities, perseverance and positive outcomes. These are clearly the traits startup founders need to get their first customers, funding or boost employee morale. Also, in some situations, confidence even trumps …
- Future V.S Current Earnings Business 2 Community
I think one of the reasons people just throw themselves into a dead-end job is because they do not consider their future earnings, or at least choose not think about it. Think long and hard how much do you want to be earning in the future. Knowing what limit you’ll be satisfied with highly determines... More »Future V.S Current Earnings
I think one of the reasons people just throw themselves into a dead-end job is because they do not consider their future earnings, or at least choose not think about it. Think long and hard how much do you want to be earning in the future. Knowing what limit you’ll be satisfied with highly determines...
- How to Start an Employee Wellness Program Young Entrepreneur Council
No company can be successful without paying attention to the well-being of their people. But how do you get started?
No company can be successful without paying attention to the well-being of their people. But how do you get started?
Startup Diaries: Being Young and in Business Yahoo! Contributor NetworkAmanda Kaiser and her husband purchased a struggling New Orleans coffee shop in October 2011. After nearly a year in business, Hurricane Isaac hit in August 2012, causing significant property damage that has closed the doors at Avenue Cafe. More »Startup Diaries: Being Young and in Business
Amanda Kaiser and her husband purchased a struggling New Orleans coffee shop in October 2011. After nearly a year in business, Hurricane Isaac hit in August 2012, causing significant property damage that has closed the doors at Avenue Cafe.
- YEC Member Spotlight: Miguel Ramirez, CEO, Soccerly.com Young Entrepreneur Council
Soccerly.com CEO Miguel Ramirez has some choice words for first-time entrepreneurs: "Use your brain first and then your wallet." More »YEC Member Spotlight: Miguel Ramirez, CEO, Soccerly.com
- How to Know When You Need a Contract Young Entrepreneur Council
Do you really need a legal agreement for every business relationship you enter into? Lawyer Rachel Rodgers offers her insights. More »How to Know When You Need a Contract
- Hiring a Web Developer? 4 Interpersonal Skills to Look For Young Entrepreneur Council
Anyone can be a brilliant coder -- but startups need web developers they can actually trust. More »Hiring a Web Developer? 4 Interpersonal Skills to Look For
3 Key Questions to Ask Before Hiring for Your Startup Business 2 CommunityOne of the hardest but most exciting things about being a young entrepreneur, first-time business owner or even a startup manager is the hiring process. But there are a few things you have to think about before green-lighting a new startup employee, especially in the earliest stages of starting up. Here are 3 questions to... More »3 Key Questions to Ask Before Hiring for Your Startup
One of the hardest but most exciting things about being a young entrepreneur, first-time business owner or even a startup manager is the hiring process. But there are a few things you have to think about before green-lighting a new startup employee, especially in the earliest stages of starting up. Here are 3 questions …
If You’re so Afraid of Spilling the Beans That No One Knows You Have Any … Business 2 CommunityDuring my years as a full-time journo, I crossed paths with many a startup technology venture that claimed to be operating in so-called stealth mode. It was the early 2000s, before the process of getting technology to market was as socially enabled as it is now, and startup CEOs seemed to consider it hip and... More »If You’re so Afraid of Spilling the Beans That No One Knows You Have Any …
During my years as a full-time journo, I crossed paths with many a startup technology venture that claimed to be operating in so-called stealth mode. It was the early 2000s, before the process of getting technology to market was as socially enabled as it is now, and startup CEOs seemed to consider it hip and...
- 11 Ideas for Financing Your New Company Business 2 Community
Question: What are some ideas for financing your new startup — without bank loans? Question by: Ashley Blend Your Product With Consultancy “Many successful “startups” were actually consultancies that went into product building (37signals, MetaLab, etc.). Use consulting to pay for the development of your products. You’ll never have to go into debt, and if... More »11 Ideas for Financing Your New Company
Question: What are some ideas for financing your new startup — without bank loans? Question by: Ashley Blend Your Product With Consultancy “Many successful “startups” were actually consultancies that went into product building (37signals, MetaLab, etc.). Use consulting to pay for the development of your products. You’ll …
- Why Entrepreneurs Choose Freedom Over Money Entrepreneur
Starting your own business often means thankless hours, measly pay and the stress of being at the helm. Yet entrepreneurs report greater job satisfaction than their employed counterparts. Here's why. More »Why Entrepreneurs Choose Freedom Over Money
Starting your own business often means thankless hours, measly pay and the stress of being at the helm. Yet entrepreneurs report greater job satisfaction than their employed counterparts. Here's why.
- 4 Ways to Sell More Than the Competition Young Entrepreneur Council
Want to sell more than the competition? Be more transparent with prospects from the get-go. More »4 Ways to Sell More Than the Competition
Beware of Self-Employment Myths Business 2 CommunityYour biggest break can come from never quitting. Being at the right place at the right time can only happen when you keep moving toward the next opportunity. Arthur Pine Have you been dreaming about becoming self-employed, but feel that you do not have the money, the time, the knowledge, or the skills to get... More »Beware of Self-Employment Myths
Your biggest break can come from never quitting. Being at the right place at the right time can only happen when you keep moving toward the next opportunity. Arthur Pine Have you been dreaming about becoming self-employed, but feel that you do not have the money, the time, the knowledge, or the skills to get...
- YEC Member Spotlight: Web Smith, Co-Founder of Mizzen+Main Young Entrepreneur Council
Gary Vaynerchuk taught Web Smith two key lessons: one interaction can change your trajectory, so take it seriously -- and give before you ask. More »YEC Member Spotlight: Web Smith, Co-Founder of Mizzen+Main
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