Starting a dropshipping business website is a great way to get started in ecommerce with relatively low startup costs and no inventory risk. One of the best parts about dropshipping is that you can run your business from anywhere - it's 100% digital. Keep reading to get an overview of what dropshipping is, the pros and cons of dropshipping, and how to start your own ecommerce … [Read more...]
How to Find Your First 10 Business Clients
Whether you’re a freelancer, consultant, or you're starting a business, one of the most important things you can do is to find your first 10 business clients. These are the people who will help get your business off the ground, talk about you with others, and support you as you grow. 5 Steps to Prepare to Land Your First 10 Business Clients You can’t get your first clients … [Read more...]
Ultimate Guide to Starting a Small Business as a Female Entrepreneur
You've decided you're ready to start your own business, but what do you do first? There are so many things to consider when starting a small business - from the initial planning stages to the day-to-day tasks of running your company. It can seem overwhelming, but don't worry. Just go one step at a time and follow the tips discussed below. In this guide, you'll learn everything … [Read more...]
How to Know if Your Startup Business Idea is Good
You've got a great business idea, and you're ready to make it a reality. That’s great, but before you start investing time and money into your new venture, you need to make sure that it's actually viable. Can your idea be profitable? Is there a market for it? Getting answers to all of your questions can be difficult, but don't worry, this article provides tips to determine if … [Read more...]
11 Tools to Help Startups Launch, Manage and Grow Their Businesses
Brought to you by What Is UP: To successfully launch, manage, and grow your startup, you need to work smarter, not harder, and you need to be as efficient and productive as possible. Fortunately, there are many tools available at affordable costs that you can use to do exactly that. Let’s take a look at 11 tools that can help your startup be more successful. Founder … [Read more...]
5 Business Lessons on Starting a Brand During the Pandemic
I started a brand during the pandemic. Below are some of the learnings I've discovered along the way that I hope will help other female entrepreneurs starting their own business ownership journeys. 1. The Greater the Risk, the Higher the Reward The pandemic may have thrust the economy into uncharted territory, but it also served as a litmus test for entrepreneurs to identify … [Read more...]
5 Proven Strategies to Ensure Your Startup is Successful
Starting a company is extremely challenging. From tweaking product features to estimating demand, predicting where your company will be even two years from now seems almost impossible. After months of researching, experimenting, and talking to successful entrepreneurs, I have finally come up with the five most successful strategies when starting your company. These tips not … [Read more...]
Why the Boston Startup Scene is Perfect for Women Entrepreneurs
Sponsored by Lesley University: In 2015, I attended an event in Boston held specifically to connect women entrepreneurs looking for startup funding with investors. The Boston Women’s Venture Summit, hosted by Babson College, was where I learned just how much the city of Boston was focusing on becoming a hot spot for startups, particularly women-led startups. Even the city’s … [Read more...]
How to Transition into Entrepreneurship
So you want to start a business, but you don't yet have a game plan. Need some solid tips to get you started? You’ve come to the right place. For the purpose of this article, we’ll assume that you are working full-time right now and dreaming of having your own business. You know you have something to offer a client or customer (skills or products). You are not afraid of … [Read more...]
Starting a Business? Here’s What You Need to Know [Infographic]
Globally, the median amount required to start a business is $15,000, but 29% of businesses fail when the owner runs out of money. That’s because 82% of startup funding comes directly from the owners or their families. Only one out of 100 entrepreneurs will ever get venture capital to help make their businesses successful. [Tweet "Only 1 in 100 entrepreneurs will get venture … [Read more...]