StartABiz Staff
by Kat Nouri
And learn from them
The Entrepreneur Insiders network is an online community where the most thoughtful and influential people in America’s startup scene contribute answers to timely questions about entrepreneurship and careers. Today’s answer to the question “How do you stay inspired to run a business?” is written by Kat Nouri, founder and CEO of Modern-Twist.
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By Andrew Gazdecki
San Francisco has long been hailed the home of the tech startup — the place to be for entrepreneurs looking to lay the foundation for the next big thing. As a mobile app platform with high aspirations, we joined the mix, sharing an area code for four years with the lauded engineers of Silicon Valley and inserting...
The world’s most successful businesses have at least one thing in common: they are always evolving.
Small businesses can take a cue from these success stories, especially when it comes to developing new, innovative ideas.
Whether it is adding new products to the lineup, debuting a new service, or just freshening up what you already offer, every small business must change...
By John Lincoln
How do you know if you've got a great business idea?
Before you proceed with your venture, it's a great idea to do some market research and assess the potential for success.
Here are 15 questions to ask before you waste time, money and blab about how great it is going to be to all your friends.
1. Do You Solve...
It’s become a universal truth that there is a lack of leadership in both the public and private sectors. In fact, many would believe that leadership is quickly becoming extinct. Given the cultural demographic shift, most leaders lack the readiness to see diversity and inclusion as a profit center rather than a traditional cost center. Let’s face it, today’s...
The first interaction with a customer is hard, and sometimes pretty terrifying. You’ve got about six seconds to pique your customer’s interest, and to prove you understand something substantial about them. Six seconds to earn another six seconds, then another.
You share a secret with your customer, and you’ve worked incredibly hard to build something based around that secret. You’ve...
By Beatrice Simons
If you are new to business, you need to know that marketing can make or break your new business idea or concept, no matter how brilliant. There is a feeling that even when the word about your company is negative, it is somehow still good for your business because people are talking about you. As the saying...
by Nick Lucs
Before you get too stressed to run your business well, start thinking of the rewards.
A lot of stress in the business world tends to lead to a lot of money, as long as you do not crash and burn. There are several ways to deal with stress while also being proactive in your business.
Focus on some of...
by Kate Thorn
As with any spring clean, the amount of junk and clutter you’ve collected over the winter is seriously panic-inducing. One of the biggest culprits of them all? The home office. Even if you managed to keep your workspace somewhat tidy all winter long, there are probably still a few things that you’re hanging on to that should be tossed. We turned to professional...
You’re excited to start a business. Maybe you have an idea, or you’re just fascinated with the idea of launching and growing your own enterprise.
You’re willing to take some risks, like leaving your current job or going without personal revenue for a while.
But there’s one logistical hurdle stopping you: You don’t have much money.
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