Has your mom’s friend been talking about her recent entrepreneurial ventures into selling Herbalife? I’m afraid we’ve got some bad news for her… While joining the lower ranks of a pyramid scheme isn’t technically entrepreneurship (or profitable, for that matter), there is something to be said for the freedom of owning your own business. And … Read more
Daniel Álvarez Yunes wove through the mass exit looking for the man. The event at Panamerican University was ending, and Yunes was searching for the alumnus who had spoken at his table earlier in the day. Yunes was an engineering student moonlighting as an entrepreneur. During his freshman year, he launched a clothing brand called … Read more
On the surface, it would seem that Juliana Pache landed her dream job. The New York native was the head of social media at Rolling Stone – the famed music magazine. But in reality, the gig was anything but. Despite working in a job that blended her two passions – music and social media – … Read more
Just because you start a business doesn’t mean you automatically inherit the confidence and swagger paraded by entrepreneurs on social media. It can take time to believe in yourself, your product, and your brand. If you’re struggling to maintain healthy habits or lacking the tenacity to tackle the next challenge in your business, there’s hope. … Read more
Want to become a world-class rock climber? Watch Alex Honnold. Looking to become the next President of the United States? Study about Barack Obama. Want to become a successful entrepreneur? Learn from Arianna Huffington and Gary Vaynerchuk. While you can kick back, relax, and watch YouTube videos and Netflix documentaries about these masters of their … Read more
For entrepreneur Assie Khoussa, the boundaries between work and personal life are almost nonexistent. Some of this industriousness comes from necessity – running a baby brand as a single mother is no easy feat, requiring Assie to be in work mode 24/7. But, the success of her small business also stems from Assie’s ability to … Read more
The moment I learned about my young daughter’s medical diagnosis is permanently etched in my memory like a bad tattoo. I had just switched off the TV in the living room when a notification popped up on my phone with her MRI results. My worst nightmare ensued. We traded our live-on-a-beach summer plans with visits … Read more
Can I share a concern with you? Too many people want to learn how to become an entrepreneur just because it seems cool. Having gone through the sweaty, unglamorous, haven’t-showered-for-days slog that is starting a business, I can say with confidence this is a recipe for failure. That’s why it’s so crucial that you figure out … Read more
Starting and running a business is undoubtedly one of the most stressful things you can do. Whether you’re at the early stages or further along your journey, the pressure is always on. And on top of this, there’s the constant uncertainty you have to deal with. It can be stressful and lonely to deal with … Read more
As an entrepreneur, you’re asked to know a little about a lot. That includes finance. As you run a small business, you’ll run into all kinds of financial lingo. We’ve put together a dictionary of the most important financial terms and concepts that every small business needs to know. This guide will get you up … Read more
