Category: Startup

July 2, 2024

As America celebrates her Independence Day this week, what better time to highlight the military men and women and their families who have continuously made that freedom possible? There’s no way to adequately thank members of the military or veterans […]

May 9, 2024

It’s true, there is no one-size-fits-all advice that every business owner can follow with respect to productivity. But your business is probably also trying to reach a huge profit margin and there are a few tips that can help. This […]

May 6, 2024

Proactive financial management means being adaptable and smart with your money. It means tracking cash flow and understanding your income and expenses, which helps you anticipate financial needs and avoid cash shortages. Startups focusing on strategic financial planning, such as […]

April 29, 2024

When Magdaline Hurtado-Rosario launched her hair accessory brand HelloUpdo in March 2020, she was an MBA student at American University with $30,000 in savings and a plan to bootstrap the business. That nest egg was not enough to cover the […]

April 18, 2024

For entrepreneurs, launching a new startup is an exhilarating experience. It’s what we live for. One of the biggest hurdles of starting a new venture is making sure the business has enough funding to not only keep the doors open […]

April 15, 2024

Cash-strapped but brimming with potential? Welcome to the exciting (and sometimes nerve-wracking) world of launching a startup. Fear not, fellow entrepreneur! Marketing magic doesn’t require a bottomless bank account. With a dash of creativity and a strategic plan, you can […]

April 11, 2024

Today, you’ll be hard-pressed to find someone who hasn’t — at the very least — played with the idea of launching an ecommerce business. The U.S. is the global leader with an estimated 14 million ecommerce sites, and that number […]

March 22, 2024

Opening a restaurant is an exciting venture filled with possibilities and pitfalls that can derail even the most promising establishments. From underestimating financial requirements to neglecting customer experience, numerous mistakes can impede success. Avoid making these critical mistakes when opening […]

March 5, 2024

When you become self-employed, you join millions of other business owners hoping to materialize their dreams. However, navigating the murky waters of self-employment can be challenging, especially during the early stages. While there are no guarantees in business, there are […]

February 22, 2024

When did you start Lovesac as a side hustle, and what inspired it? It’s 1995, and I’m 18, sitting on my parents’ couch in Salt Lake City, Utah. One morning, I had an idea and thought, Wouldn’t it be funny […]

February 21, 2024

Starting a business is the American dream, but it can often be a scary and complex process. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, around 20% of new businesses fail within their first two years. That’s where buying a franchise […]

February 7, 2024

Growing potatoes for a living is a big enterprise like some other agricultural business ideas. The American harvest was worth $4.06 billion USD in 2021. With potato prices rising, these are good crops, and commercial farming is fairly straightforward. Simple […]

February 5, 2024

Organic dairy farming has experienced significant growth in recent years, establishing a niche market. Consumers are increasingly concerned about the quality of their food and the environmental impact of agriculture, which has led to a rising demand for organic dairy […]

January 29, 2024

The startup scene across the United States is expanding at almost unprecedented rates. Data from the Economic Innovation Group (EIG) shows that the country’s business startup rate in 2021 was the highest since the Great Recession. This statistic alone illustrates […]

January 24, 2024

Email marketing stands as a powerful channel for making money online. Its effectiveness lies in the ability to create targeted and personalized campaigns that resonate with recipients. When executed well, email campaigns can become a significant source of revenue. They […]

January 23, 2024

A membership website offers exclusive content or services to its members. These sites can offer free or paid memberships, providing a steady income stream and building a loyal community. If you’ve always wondered if you could succeed in starting a […]

January 17, 2024

The transition from military service to entrepreneurship is filled with potential and challenges for veterans. In business, one of the most significant hurdles is securing financing. Finding financial resources for veteran entrepreneurs means understanding the landscape of personal and business […]

January 11, 2024

Taking a startup from a big idea to a reality is a challenging undertaking anywhere in the world. Differing economic conditions, hard-to-understand legal frameworks and great variation in consumer preferences are just three of the areas startup founders need to […]

January 10, 2024

As someone who has started their own company, I know how tempting it can be to leave a stable job in pursuit of being your own boss. However, there is no guarantee of success, and it’s important to understand both […]

January 9, 2024

Many aspiring entrepreneurs dream of opening their own business, but they fear that they’ll need to invest a lot of money to do so — and will end up losing that money should their business fail down the road. Thankfully, […]