Articles tagged "Entrepreneurship"

How to avoid common mistakes when starting your own business

I knew there were a lot of possible pitfalls to being a contractor even before I walked off the last job where I wasn't my own boss. I knew it because I'd seen it with my own eyes.

Not everyone wants to be a leader

Leadership: "the action of leading a group of people or an organization." The official definition of the word uses its own word to describe it. It's vague and mysterious, and yet it's the key to lifelong success. Or so it's made out to be.

Founders speak up: What I wish I knew while starting my business

I know firsthand that building companies is hard—really hard—and I love talking to other folks who've done it. I had a chance to speak with three other founders at Zapier's first-ever user conference, ZapConnect. Here are my main takeaways.

9 mistakes you're making as a founder

Startups are scary. It's like the first day of kindergarten on repeat. Except you don't actually know where your classroom is—or where your school is, for that matter.

How to find business ideas and validate them quickly with Reddit (and other tools)

5 lessons entrepreneurs can learn from teachers

As a teacher, resources are limited and stakes (and potential for impact) are high. Sounds a lot like being an entrepreneur, right? So with this in mind, here are the lessons entrepreneurs can learn from some of our most innovative workers: teachers. 

58 best businesses to start with $10K or less

Looking for businesses to start with $10K or less? From pet sitting and dropshipping to furniture flipping and pressure washing, discover the top low-cost startups.

Business startup checklist: How to launch a startup step by step

Launching a new business can seem daunting, but it doesn't need to be. Download our business startup checklist to guide your first steps as an entrepreneur.

How to get your customers' attention—and keep it—with a compelling narrative

I spoke with Peep Laja, CEO of Wynter, which hosted a conference in April of 2021 on the importance of storybranding. He told me that there are only two ways businesses can compete in the crowded marketplace today: on innovation or on brand.

Automation for startups: is automation your untapped competitive advantage?

It's no secret: automation is essential for organizational success in 2021. And that's not just true for big, multinational conglomerates. The same can be said for businesses of any size, including lean, nimble startups like yours.