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By Jessica Zemple
What do you think of when you hear credit union? Some of you may think of 1960, grandparents or limited, closed-associations. Some of you may even be asking whether credit unions even exist anymore. During the early-May THINK 16 conference, Max Schorr, co-founder of GOOD, compared credit unions to the DMV, with antiquated technology and inefficient processes, at least from a perception standpoint.
Perception is definitely not reality in this case and,...
Dale Carnegie's business philosophies have always had a seat at our family's dinner table and my two sisters and I were required to read the famous book How to Win Friends and Influence People (thanks, dad). Selling over 30 million copies, it has certainly withstood the test of time. As I have started and more recently shut down a startup, these quotes are more...
by Annie Pilon
You don’t have to be an adult to start your own business. In fact, there are many different business opportunities that teens can use to get their entrepreneurial journeys started. Here are 50 business opportunities for teens.
Business Ideas for Teens
Academic Tutor
For students that excel in certain subjects, you can offer assistance to other students that need help...
by Dave Hochman
When one hears the phrase “Startup Hub,” the mind’s eye most likely automatically conjures up images of locations like New York City, San Francisco/Silicon Valley, Boston. However, the Midwest region has been developing some real challenger cities to the “Startup Hub” throne. According to The Kauffman Index of Entrepreneurship, which is an “umbrella of annual reports that...
By Neil Patel
Psychology and business success go hand in hand. It's been well documented that people like Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, and Richard Branson all have unique mindsets that have contributed to their success.
Thoughts become words, words become actions, actions become habits, habits become character, character becomes destiny, and all that jazz. Not to be annoyingly philosophical, but your thoughts...
Great ideas and great companies can and should start anywhere. Here are some ways local leaders can foster thriving startup communities.
by Emma Peck
As an organization that supports the growth of entrepreneurship across America, we have heard one question over and over again from policymakers and community leaders: “How can I make the next Silicon Valley?”
Over the past half-century,...
by David Mercer
Are you feeling trapped by a hum-drum job that leaves you unsatisfied and short of cash at the end of each month? Do you love solving problems, being creative, and being a hard-working, dedicated self starter who’s not afraid to get their hands dirty?
If that sounds like you, then it’s likely that starting a new business might...
by TNW Deals
Not all entrepreneurs started out their businesses fresh from college – or quit halfway through.
Most entrepreneurs already had careers before they decided to go it alone. But making the jump can be terrifying, especially if you have overheads to pay. That’s why a growing number of people are choosing to build side businesses while maintaining their current...
by Josh MacDonald
Personally, I enjoy reading books, especially when I know I can recommend them in the future, in place of long explanations on a topic. For example, someone may ask me how I gain such a following on Instagram, and in turn I’d recommend them a book on that topic. Here is a set of books that I’ve...
For many success stories, it's all in the mindset: staying dedicated, keeping focused, and not allowing doubt and fear to be greater than your sense of conviction. But in the age of the start-up with so many people starting businesses, it can be hard to stay confident on your path.
The bottom line is: obstacles will always come in your...