Startup Basics: Page 2

Starting a Business

I've Co-founded Over 20 Firms — These Are the Five Critical Questions You Need to Ask to Evaluate Your Startup's Health

Have you checked your startup's pulse recently? If not, here are five questions to assess how your company is doing and which areas need more attention.

Growing a Business

Starting or Growing a Business? Here's How to Know When You Should Hire Your First Employee.

When enlisting help, follow these steps to make the best decision for your company.

Starting a Business

Don't Start a Business Until You Consider These 5 Things

Thinking about starting a business? Here's what you need to know before you get registered, invest in your startup costs or make your first sale.

Starting a Business

Most People Have No Business Starting a Business. Here's What to Consider Before You Become an Entrepreneur

You need to find the right business opportunity at the right time and take the right steps to beat the odds.

Starting a Business

Watch Now: Tapping into Your Unconventional Thinking and Using It to Create a Million-Dollar Business

This husband-and-wife power duo is the founder of the fastest-growing direct-to-consumer kid's food brand in the U.S. Here's their advice to our subscribers.

Science & Technology

4 Ways AI Startups Can Avoid Becoming Obsolete

Navigate the AI revolution with these strategic insights to build startups resilient enough to withstand rapid AI advancements and the ever-evolving tech ecosystem.

Starting a Business

Upcoming Event: This Couple Shares How They Turned Unconventional Thinking Into a Million-Dollar Business

In this exclusive Q&A, the founders of Little Spoon — one of the fastest-growing consumer brands in the U.S. — share their insights for all entrepreneurs.

Business Plans

4 Actions Start-Up Founders Need to Take (But Often Overlook) to Protect Their Business

Here are four key actions that early-stage founders need to take to reduce the potential for catastrophic antitrust violations down the road

Starting a Business

How Can You Make Sure Your Business Will Survive Anything? Try These 3 Proven Strategies

No matter how uncertain the economy is, you can survive anything as long as you prepare. Here are a few strategies to consider.

Starting a Business

Why Indonesia Is Becoming the Next Serious Player in Entrepreneurship

These four insights are providing a roadmap for success in Indonesia's diverse and challenging business environment.

Starting a Business

4 Launch Strategies for Startup Success and Longevity

With these strategies, startups can create a loyal customer base that supports their brand for decades.

Starting a Business

The Legal Lowdown of Starting a New Business: A Startup Lawyer Explains

More than 5 million new U.S. businesses were started in the U.S. last year — and startup founders need to be wary of the legal obstacles that could derail their success.

Starting a Business

How to Crack the US Market — Startup Growth Secrets for 2024

A startup's expansion into a new market is exciting, but it also entails risks.

Side Hustle

The Most Creative Side Hustles We Learned About in 2023

Here are some of our favorite side hustle stories that we reported on last year.

Growing a Business

How to Navigate Business Challenges — 5 Reflections as I Enter Year 4 of My Startup

Success in the startup world combines innovation, adaptability and perseverance.