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5 Barriers to Starting Your Own Business — and How to Overcome Them

By Catherine Alford | 3 Comments | September 16, 2014

Want to have your own business? You might think these barriers stand in your way, but here’s how to get around them. Read »

How to Resign: 9 Keys to Leaving Your Job on Good Terms

By Mike Kappel | 1 Comment | May 30, 2014

The best beginning to your new business is a good ending at your old employer. Follow these nine tips for a successful break with your soon-to-be former job. Read »

3 Important Lessons for Young Entrepreneurs

By Young Entrepreneur Council | 3 Comments | May 28, 2014

Entrepreneurship requires a deep understanding of new technologies. Use these three lessons to leverage these tools. Read »

Starting a Business? Here’s How to Avoid the Burnout Trap

By Mike Iamele | 2 Comments | April 22, 2014

No one wants to do business with a burnt-out entrepreneur. Here’s how to avoid burning out as you lay the groundwork for success. Read »

Solid Advice on Starting a Small Business, From People Who’ve Been There

By Thad Baker | 2 Comments | December 17, 2013

While running your own business has its advantages, it can be rocky in the beginning. Here’s some advice to help you get off on the right foot. Read »

What It Takes to Succeed in Business (Hint: It’s Not Smarts)

By Mike Kappel | 8 Comments | December 2, 2013

If you think you’re not smart enough to start your own business, think again. Here’s what you really need to be successful. Read »

5 Things You Should Know Before Starting Your Own Business

By Young Entrepreneur Council | 9 Comments | November 27, 2013

Want to run a successful business? Before you leap into entrepreneurship, take a minute to read these important tips. Read »

Want to Quit Your Job and Work for Yourself? Follow These Steps First

By Sarah Kathleen Peck | 6 Comments | November 19, 2013

Making the leap to entrepreneur or consultant is always scary, but planning now will prepare you for the unexpected later. Read »

5 Simple Steps to Stop Worrying About the Competition and Start Building Your Business

By Laurel Staples | 8 Comments | November 1, 2013

Does your competitors’ success intimidate you? Follow these tips to avoid the entrepreneur comparison trap and finally launch your own business. Read »

Career Success: Just 50 Cups of Coffee Away?

By Team Brazen | 1 Comment | September 26, 2013

Considering a big idea like changing careers, starting a business or moving to a new city? Here’s why you owe it to yourself to have some coffee dates first — 50, as a matter of fact. Read »

How to Turn Someone Else’s Problems into Your Success

By Eric Neuman | 2 Comments | September 17, 2013

Whatever your motivation behind launching your startup, follow these steps to ensure your business will be successful from day one. Read »

How One College Student Launched an Impressive Business

By Alan Martin | 1 Comment | August 13, 2013

How a self-made entrepreneur turned his big idea into a successful business. And no, he hadn’t done this before. He made his first sale as a college student. Read »

6 Startup Lessons from Man’s Best Friend

By Young Entrepreneur Council | No Comments | July 18, 2013

Entrepreneurs can learn a thing or two from their furry friends. Here are just a few of the lessons learned by real startup founders from their pets. Read »

6 Reasons to Start Your Business Now

By Young Entrepreneur Council | 1 Comment | July 10, 2013

Even a struggling economy presents opportunities for ambitious entrepreneurs—you just have to know where to find them. Read »

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