Tag: entrepreneur

Turning Down a Client: How and Why
Turning down a client might seem like the opposite of what a freelancer should do, but sometimes it's the best option for both parties. Find out when to turn away a client, and how to do it well in this...

Five Entrepreneurial Archetypes
Your entrepreneurial archetype can make or break your business, depending on how well you manage both the positive and negative aspects of your business personality. Find out which type of entrepreneur you relate to the most, and how to handle...

Startups: 7 Early Symptoms of Failure
In this post, we discuss some of the common reasons that startups are unsuccessful. One of these mistakes alone may not mean the end of your business, but if you’re making a combination of these errors, then it may be...

Entrepreneurship: What 28 Small Business Owners Love Most
To celebrate Small Business Week, we asked small business owners and entrepreneurs what they love most about what they do. From freedom to contributing to the community, see what they had to say in this post.

Bootstrapping Basics: How to Self-Fund Your Startup
Self-funding a startup requires determination and hard work, but has several advantages, including keeping the equity in your company and avoiding interest payments on a loan. In this post, learn how to make bootstrapping work for your business.

6 Questions to Ask Before Starting a Business With Your Spouse
Thinking about starting a business with your significant other? Ask yourself these questions to determine if you and your spouse would make good business partners.