Tips and Resources for Starting a Business

How to be a business owner and have a life

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It's a busy life as a business owner—but that doesn't mean you should accept feeling constantly overwhelmed. Here's how to find balance and actually have a life.

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How to manage the stress of starting your own business

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Throughout your career as an entrepreneur, you’re going to need to prioritize healthy stress management. By tackling that part of your well-being, you’re increasing the chances of being able to thrive under pressure.…

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How to prepare for startup postpartum

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You’ve been dreaming of this moment for years; the moment that the dream of owning your own business becomes a reality. Your business, after all, is your baby. It’s your passion and your purpose.  But now the fa…

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How to find the right business mentor

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Some of the most common advice for new entrepreneurs is to “find a mentor.” It’s understandable—after all, it’s good advice; having a mentor relationship is often a dream come true. A mentor is a teacher, a tru…

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How to make your business successful

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Are you starting a business? You’ll need more than a good idea. Check out these expert-driven tips for starting a business to improve your chances of success.

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Common reasons businesses fail and how to avoid them

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Just half of new businesses survive for the first five years and only one-third of new businesses are able to survive for 10 years. Understanding reasons your small business could fail will help you avoid them.

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Possible pain points when starting a business

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Owning your own small business can be hugely rewarding, but there are inherent challenges that you'll have to face. Here's how to navigate them successfully.

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How to reduce risk when starting a business

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I understand that many of you are in startup mode or still contemplating whether to embark on the risky business of becoming an entrepreneur. My goal for the next few years is to encourage waverers to start their own bus…

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How to keep your new business on track

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You're up and running, but there are some key aspects of your business to keep in mind as you move through your first few years in business, in order to lock down your long-term success.

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How to start a business with no money

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Is it possible to start a business with no money? Check out this proven process to get your business off the ground without spending a dime.

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How to start a business while employed

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“I quit!” Don’t those two magic words sound like music to your ears if you have been dreaming of starting a company? You bet. But for anyone considering quitting their job to start their own company, there are plen…

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How to start a new business after bankruptcy

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All set to start a business after bankruptcy? Here's how you can rebuild your business credit and start a new business.

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How to start a business during a recession

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Starting a business during an economic crisis seems risky, but it doesn't have to be. Here are 8 tips to successfully start your business in a recession.

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How to start a business when you’re drowning in debt

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If you feel like debt is taking over your life, you need only take a look at household debt statistics from the New York Federal Reserve to see that you’re not alone. Student loan debt stands at more than $1.…

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Pros and cons of starting with friends

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You’re going into business with your best friend—what could go wrong? Take note of the pros and cons and how to protect the business and your friendship.

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Tips for mothers to start a business

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Starting a business can be an exciting and sometimes intimidating prospect, especially when you’re a mom. As you navigate the world of being a business owner and juggling the demands of home and family, here are a few …

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Is it too late to start a business?

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I’m almost 29, is it too late to start a business or to build a startup? It’s Monday again and you’re back at your desk at work, wondering why you still haven’t started your own business; why you’re still havin…

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Lessons to learn before starting a second business

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So you launched your first business and found success. Now you're ready to start another. Just be sure you consider 4 things before you do.

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Essential resources to help start your business

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These are the tools that we know, love, and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend—many of them we use ourselves. Use them to propel your startup into success and growth.

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Best free online business tools

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As we head toward the new year, you’re likely thinking about setting goals and getting things organized. To help you prep, I’ve collated a list of tools—for both web and mobile devices—that have helped me and oth…

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Essential books to read when starting a business

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Books: falling out of fashion, perhaps, but – business books, for sure – still so amazingly practical. What’s an hour of your time worth? How much time can a business book save? I posted here last week, in this con…

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How SBDC’s can help your small business

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Starting a new small business? Looking for some professional consulting to help you think through your business plan or your strategies for growth? Your local Small Business Development Center (SBDC) can help. Here are t…

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What these experts wish they knew before starting a business

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While it’s generally good to be forward thinking and avoid dwelling on the past, most of us have made a few key, crucial mistakes that we’d reverse if we could. The same is true for small business owners. In every st…

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