Business ideas are a dime a dozen these days—everyone has a good one. What separates the successful entrepreneur from a dreamer is their ability to turn that idea into a plan. There is a common misconception that the moment you are struck with a valid business idea, you need to write a business …
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Advice to My Startup Self: Jessica Dawson of Founder Nonfiction
Jessica Dawson is the Editor-in-Chief at Founder Nonfiction, a publishing house dedicated to telling the stories of business owners and entrepreneurs. She and her team collaborate with business owners who should have books, but who don’t have the time to devote to learning the fine details of …
5 Reasons Why a College Degree Can Help You Run a Successful Business
You have watched every episode of Shark Tank. You have read Mark Cuban's biography. You have opened your fair share of lemonade stands. Now, it is time for you to open your own business. Although everyone has his or her own opinion on the benefit of a college degree, here are five reasons how a …
5 Helpful Places to Go for Small Business Advice
When you own your own small business, this often means wearing many hats—at least in the beginning stages, if not through your entire entrepreneurial career. For example, as a freelance writer, I’m my own accountant, appointment keeper, and marketer. I’m also my one and only employee, which means …
Resources for Veterans Who Want to Start a Small Business
If you have served your country in the armed forces, you have developed unique skills and experiences that are well suited to becoming a small business owner. Veterans tend to possess many of the top characteristics of a successful entrepreneur, including discipline, leadership and risk analysis …
Should You Get a Small Business Coach?
When I first quit my government-paid job and began freelance writing, I connected with a woman who seemed to have her life almost exactly where I wanted mine to be. She worked solely for herself, had been featured by various different reputable entities, and even had her own television show. I …
